Thoughts on Used x5

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

I seriously can’t figure the dude out.

Then stop bullying him and leave him alone.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Then stop bullying him and leave him alone.

You took the words out of my mouth sir.
I was just expressing an opinion/preference.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by alvav

So, to summarize your advice:
-don’t buy CPO
-buy salvage and don’t have it inspected.

I did take French, but I don't think I am proficient in it.
My advice: do extensive research, then compare. Back a year ago, I had 35k limit, did not care about M Package, or any other package for that matter.
Was just looking for a low-mileage good vehicle.

if you want to "buy up", i.e. X5M, and willing to take some risk, it's up to you.

[alvav]

Originally Posted by menelaos

I did take French, but I don't think I am proficient in it.
My advice: do extensive research, then compare. Back a year ago, I had 35k limit, did not care about M Package, or any other package for that matter.
Was just looking for a low-mileage good vehicle.

if you want to "buy up", i.e. X5M, and willing to take some risk, it's up to you.

I have absolutely no issue with budgets. Some people will always have more and less than others. It's that you say to do your research but you purchased a salvage car without inspecting it. I'm not questioning how much you paid, whether it's a good deal, etc; just that you decided not to have it inspected despite it being a salvage vehicle (inherently riskier). Now, you say that it has been problem free and I really am happy for you that you didn't have any issues. But you took a HUGE risk...a lot more so than someone that buys a CPO as any issues would be covered. Not the case for yours.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

He must be doing something right

Could have got an X5M!!

https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/car...GE_HOUSTON_TX/

This thing goes up on live auction shortly! It's pretty entertaining to see all the salvaged cars get auctioned real time. The X5m comes up shortly.

Just saw a 2011 Z4 that runs & drives with flood damage go for 9k.

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Then stop bullying him and leave him alone.

Lol “bullying”...

This is a car forum filled with men. Or at least I thought it was...

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by alvav

I have absolutely no issue with budgets. Some people will always have more and less than others. It's that you say to do your research but you purchased a salvage car without inspecting it. I'm not questioning how much you paid, whether it's a good deal, etc; just that you decided not to have it inspected despite it being a salvage vehicle (inherently riskier). Now, you say that it has been problem free and I really am happy for you that you didn't have any issues. But you took a HUGE risk...a lot more so than someone that buys a CPO as any issues would be covered. Not the case for yours.

I did take a risk on the surfaced, but guy reassured me there was no issue and it turned out to be ok.
CPOs are not technically a risk so long as they're within the time they're covered, the lack of risk has a high premium....so you pay in advance that something that may never happen, i.e. a major mechanical flaw.

Truth be told, I looked for insurance on the open market.
But these companies do not cover prior-salvage vehicles.

Personally, if I could build an X5M, w/low mileage and a salvage title, for 50k for which I had the budget to do it, I would consider it. I understand that most people would not. Nothing wrong with that.

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

Lol “bullying”...

This is a car forum filled with men. Or at least I thought it was...

It was starting to remind me of high school.

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

It was starting to remind me of high school.

Maybe the thin skinned shouldn’t go out in public.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

Maybe the thin skinned shouldn’t go out in public.

Agreed...If the responses in this thread are considered bullying, we're all screwed.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Agreed...If the responses in this thread are considered bullying, we're all screwed.

This was bullying, no question.
That does not mean I can't take it.
It's an open forum, and I believe in freedom of speech.

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by menelaos

This was bullying, no question.
That does not mean I can't take it.
It's an open forum, and I believe in freedom of speech.

https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbu...-it/index.html

I'm no bullying expert or anything but I fail to see where that discussion was bullying.

[CT335xi]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbu...-it/index.html

I'm no bullying expert or anything but I fail to see where that discussion was bullying.

I would have to agree as lots of the back and forth talk is constructive criticism and matter of opinion, but I would agree with most as I would certainly pony up a few more bucks for a cpo vehicle for peace of mind. I know for sure I wouldn’t want a bill for an engine on a just out of factory warranty car.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbu...-it/index.html

I'm no bullying expert or anything but I fail to see where that discussion was bullying.

Bullying is when you trying to impose a perception that there is some short of defect, physical or mental, on an individual.
Of course, those who bully don't realize it

[CeeTeeX5]

Originally Posted by menelaos

Bullying is when you trying to impose a perception that there is some short of defect, physical or mental, on an individual.
Of course, those who bully don't realize it

Then one can say you were bullying as well.

Or is me saying that now considered bullying??

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by alvav

Uh, how are you going to get a warranty from BMW when buying from an individual?

The remainder of the factory warranty transfers to the new owner. If the new owner is interested in extended protection, they can purchase an extended service contract from BMW.

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

Well, my CPO X5 is covered til 2020, or 100,000 miles. I can’t find the flaw in that deal versus paying the same amount from a private seller and NOT having a warranty and having to pay out of pocket for things like a door handle light that’s out, wheels corroding, etc...

You’re just not making any sense, man.

You might want to take a closer look at what the CPO covers because I am pretty sure those items that you listed above would not be covered.

[alvav]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

The remainder of the factory warranty transfers to the new owner. If the new owner is interested in extended protection, they can purchase an extended service contract from BMW.

Factory warranties are cancelled on salvage vehicles.

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by alvav

Factory warranties are cancelled on salvage vehicles.

I am not, nor was I ever referring to a salvaged vehicle.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Then one can say you were bullying as well.

Or is me saying that now considered bullying??

If you follow what he wrote from the beginning, he did not simply criticize my purchase, which is ok.
He went further that my changes are KINDA M package, as if buying non M package is something inferior. It's the arrogance and sense of "superiority" implied that constitutes bullying.
When you make changes to your vehicle, it's should reflect what you like, not what the audience likes.

Let's end the controversy here because I will become a "Major" if this keeps going!

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

The remainder of the factory warranty transfers to the new owner. If the new owner is interested in extended protection, they can purchase an extended service contract from BMW.



You might want to take a closer look at what the CPO covers because I am pretty sure those items that you listed above would not be covered.

Mine was covered, and repaired. Mine has original BMW warranty until 2019 or 50,000 miles. Then CPO for an extra 2 years, or 100,000.

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

Mine was covered, and repaired. Mine has original BMW warranty until 2019 or 50,000 miles. Then CPO for an extra 2 years, or 100,000.

It doesn't surprise me that the factory warranty would cover those items, but I am pretty sure the (much more limited) CPO would not cover them.

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

It doesn't surprise me that the factory warranty would cover those items, but I am pretty sure the (much more limited) CPO would not cover them.

Most CPO's still fall under the factory warranty at least for several months for the new owner. At least all of the ones I looked at still had remaining factory warranty.