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      08-14-2016, 12:18 PM   #1
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Question On the fence regarding preowned 2014 MSport xDrive50i

I stumbled across a local dealer offering a 2014 xDrive50i M-Sport fairly loaded up:
  • M-Sport
  • Executive
  • Mocha Design on Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Dynamic Handling
  • Lighting Package
  • Driver Assistance Plus (no ACC Stop+Go)
  • Cold Weather
  • Ventilated Seats
  • Rear Comfort Seating
  • 469M wheels with nearly-new P-Zeroes

Unfortunately the miles are high (40,500) and the price is firm at $54K, but it appears well-maintained and is in good condition for the mileage. I have the full service history from the prior owner, the residual BMW Maintenance Plan and original Tire & Wheel coverage package is transferable. The relationship with my local BMW dealership is top-notch, having purchased my prior 335i from them, and my former SA is ready to assist with anything on this X5.

I'm coming from a near-pristine CPO 2014 Audi SQ5 built exactly the way I wanted with just 14,500 on the clock and a ton of fun mods ready to go in the garage. The F15 would have been my first choice but I didn't need anything so roomy and the SQ5's mannerisms drew me in to try something different-- it really feels light on its feet and is easy to toss around.

Should I bite? The dealer offered a fairly high trade number on my SQ5 but I'd be sad to see it go with the way I cared for it.
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I've driven this F15 in question and came away with a couple sticking points:

-It was built with the rear comfort seating option, but no rear climate for some reason. Rear climate became packaged with Executive for MY15.

-It has the first-gen ZF 8HP. Is this a disadvantage over the revised ZF 8HP with a wider ratio set for 2015+? BMW claims the transmission revision results in a reduction of .2 sec 0-60

-Noticing a hesitation and varied "surging" feel when laying on the throttle. I suspect misfires with the N63tu. Two coil packs were recently replaced on it and it's worth another look by the dealer.

-A consistent plastic rattle to the rear of the interior, especially when hot
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Classified has a member selling 2015 m sport 50
$62k around 20k miles
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BMW V8 is a questionable engine with long history of issues. High heat is its weak point and leaving in TX is probably not the best place for it.
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Just took a look at it on the website, and it certainly looks like a very nice example. I don't think the price is bad at all, and you have some very desirable options. DHP is a rare find, especially with all the other creature comfort packages it comes with. I would not worry about the fact is has 40K miles.

Question: does it have extended maintenance? Or is this factory maintenance? Isn't it $700 to transfer that?
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Classified has a member selling 2015 m sport 50
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Yeah, it looks great and is configured nearly the way I want except for DHP, Ventilated Seats, LED Lighting and interior trim. I'd also be on the hook for transportation to get it back to TX and finding a buyer for my car.
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Question: does it have extended maintenance? Or is this factory maintenance? Isn't it $700 to transfer that?
This is just the remaining BMW factory maintenance (to 50,000 miles) but is transferable for MY14.
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