Need urgent purchase advise! Thank you!

[Captain comic]

Found out too late, but maybe someone can still comment. Long story short - I'm buying a F15 2015 X5 35i CPO at the BMW dealership. I have choice of 3 cars with around 24k miles. Was previously e90 owner and I was wondering if someone can comment on "must have" options so I won't have regrets later on haha

I understand it depends on personal preferences, but maybe there are common things that are worth hunting for in a F15 X5. Any consensus on that?

Thank you

P.S. Any issues with 2015 model years I need to avoid?

[superdog]

Imho, M package is a must. I'd also want the dynamic handling package as well. For me, it's the only way to have this car.

[P1]

Absolute minimum requirements are M Sport, LED headlights, HUD, Driver Assistant, Multi Contour Seats and 20 or 21 inch wheels.

[Wardman]

Dynamic handling and stereo upgrade, mppk.

M package - just looks as far as I can tell

[P1]

Originally Posted by Wardman

Dynamic handling and stereo upgrade, mppk.

M package - just looks as far as I can tell

But looks are important. And agree: HK stereo is a must.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Wardman

Dynamic handling and stereo upgrade, mppk.

M package - just looks as far as I can tell

Yeah, M package us just for looks. For me, it's a big part of the equation.

Stereo, not so much. I listen to talk radio 95% of the time, so I'm all set.

So subjective as to what is important to people.

[DocOct]

The only mandatory package is M sport as the base model just doesn't look complete. I have HUD on both of my cars and miss it when in a rental car. I have LED on the M4 but only xenon on the X5 and there is definitely a difference, but not a deal breaker.

[P1]

Originally Posted by superdog

Yeah, M package us just for looks. For me, it's a big part of the equation.

Stereo, not so much. I listen to talk radio 95% of the time, so I'm all set.

So subjective as to what is important to people.

Definitely. But I think in terms of eventual resale also.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by P1et

Definitely. But I think in terms of eventual resale also.

If it costs more to get it, and then you get more when you sell it, does that really make any discernible difference in terms of resale?

[P1]

Originally Posted by superdog

If it costs more to get it, and then you get more when you sell it, does that really make any discernible difference in terms of resale?

Strippers plummet in value faster than desirable, loaded models.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by P1et

Strippers plummet in value faster than desirable, loaded models.

That makes sense.

[sj22]

picked up a non-M

coming from a f01, cold weather, HUD, adaptive cruise control were must for me, if you think you will need 7 seats then decide that now also.

also instead of m-sport, i picked up the 50i

[P1]

Originally Posted by sahiljain22

picked up a non-M

coming from a f01, cold weather, HUD, adaptive cruise control were must for me, if you think you will need 7 seats then decide that now also.

also instead of m-sport, i picked up the 50i

Are M Sport 50i hard to find?

[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by superdog

If it costs more to get it, and then you get more when you sell it, does that really make any discernible difference in terms of resale?

Adds almost zero in resale. Lucky if you get a couple hundred after a few years. But if you use it and see value in it, then it might be worth it.

[Snow-Kidney]

Originally Posted by P1et

Strippers plummet in value faster than desirable, loaded models.

That's absolutely not true.

HUD, ACC etc give you little resale value. It sometimes makes it easier to sell but for not much more. People buying used are buying for price. It is rare to find the used buyer who must have LED headlights. Very rare and that buyer will not pay much for it.

Options like rear view camera will probably give you every penny back. The higher end options is almost a complete loss.

Also, many buyers want to stay away from the techy options because that is another pricey problem if it goes south.

Dealers care about it even less because they know used buyers are shopping on price.

The more loaded your car the higher depreciation you will experience.

[P1]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

That's absolutely not true.

HUD, ACC etc give you little resale value. It sometimes makes it easier to sell but for not much more. People buying used are buying for price. It is rare to find the used buyer who must have LED headlights. Very rare and that buyer will not pay much for it.

Options like rear view camera will probably give you every penny back. The higher end options is almost a complete loss.

Also, many buyers want to stay away from the techy options because that is another pricey problem if it goes south.

Dealers care about it even less because they know used buyers are shopping on price.

The more loaded your car the higher depreciation you will experience.

I sell my cars private party. Those buyers know exactly what options they want, and are willing to pay for it. My 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 was the most expensive listed on Autotrader, and it sold for full ask to a discrerning buyer across the country.

[Kr0m3assass1n]

Originally Posted by Snow-Kidney

That's absolutely not true.

HUD, ACC etc give you little resale value. It sometimes makes it easier to sell but for not much more. People buying used are buying for price. It is rare to find the used buyer who must have LED headlights. Very rare and that buyer will not pay much for it.

Options like rear view camera will probably give you every penny back. The higher end options is almost a complete loss.

Also, many buyers want to stay away from the techy options because that is another pricey problem if it goes south.

Dealers care about it even less because they know used buyers are shopping on price.

The more loaded your car the higher depreciation you will experience.

+1

I have pretty much a fully loaded F10 5 series except for DHP and I constantly find similarly equipped vehicles going for just a small amount more than far less loaded models. Even though I paid almost $7-8k in purchase cost over the other model that sold for about $1000 less.

[F15GorDe]

DHP, DA, DA+ w ACC, M-Sport, HUD, HK, & Multi Comfort seats. LED package, once it's coded, is well worth it, if you travel. 19" wheels provide many more tire options, and a more compliant ride!

[puckybadger]

Mileage and condition determine resale value if trading with a dealer. I paid plenty of extra thousands for the 50i knowing full well that when my F15 has 200K miles it's not going to be worth any more than a 35i.

[Kzang]

Why even bother arguing about resale value when the value of Luxury cars like BMW's tank so much first year anyway..

OP, My pick would be Msport / Cross fingers that it has at least Adaptive m suspension or hope for Dynamic Handling Package, LED headlights, driver assistance and plus+, 20" wheels.

[jlstyle]

After two years in this car, must options for me would be the M-sports (not because of the exterior look but mostly for the better steering wheel), HK stereo, 20" rims and HUD.
Everything else, while they are nice to have but not the biggest factor when shopping for CPO.

[Maverik259]

I just picked up mine 2 weeks ago and have t looked back. Must for me was the M sport. All around camera and I love it more and more each day. Going through the tight drive through to parking in a tight spot and then realizing nope way to close and then finding a new spot. And my wife loves it cuz it helps her stay in the lines. Protects the rims from curbs and backing out of spaces that have poles or cars that pull in too close to you.

My other most was the multi contour sears. I hated the "sport" sears from my multiple test drive. An unfortunate example where sport simply means cheaper and not anything to do with sporty.

And finally the dhp or at least adaptive suspension. The standard suspension is awful especially if you have people in the back regularly.

Good luck!

Ps the only options I didn't get was night vision tow Package and rear comfort seats. Not by choice. Just what I ended up finding for the price I deemed acceptable.