Advice on buying used X5

enginenine · 10-25-2018, 12:36 PM

Hey guys, I'm planning to buy an X5 and saw a decent deal...

It's a 2016 xDrive35i - M Sport, it's only got 24,000km on it, and I can get it for $46,000 CAD after taxes from a Mazda dealership.

Only thing is from the Carproof, it's indicating "front center" collision that happened during the 18,000km mark, and insurance has paid $28,000 CAD to fix. No further details regarding what was damaged or even shop it was repaired at is available...

It's been inspected, and I know BMWs can cause a ridiculous amount to fix even simple things, but $28,000 still seems high. My main concern is if there was body frame or engine damage, etc.

What do you think?

crackerjack15 · 10-25-2018, 12:41 PM

I say keep looking. Why pick one that has been damaged? Unless your keeping it till dead. It would be harder to resell again too. Is it certified pre owned?

jero1213 · 10-25-2018, 12:46 PM

$28k to get something fixed from a front collision? airbags deployed?
That definitely raises some flags for me ..
The mileage is great considering it's a '16. But if it was possible to get more information on the incident, that would be really helpful, I think.

Any other packages on it?

Good luck with the hunt!

enginenine · 10-25-2018, 02:07 PM

Right?! They weren't able to tell me any other details. So no idea what the exactly type and extent of damage was. It's not certified as I cannot confirm whether or not it was BMW who did the repairs.

The intention is to drive this vehicle long-term, I won't be reselling it. I'm more worried about damage I can't see and having parts of it break down on me after BMW's service period ends.

jero1213 · 10-25-2018, 02:39 PM

I know it's possible to get BMW to get it looked at prior to buying it. So you could do that for more peace of mind, if you were to go with it. Get it certified at a BMW dealership. It's pretty pricey, so I would suggest to do that if you were ready to go with this X5. They offer a couple of inspections, in your case with this certain X5, I would suggest to get the more in depth inspection.

Feelin Nauti · 10-25-2018, 03:06 PM

I would say RUN.... These cars are so damn fickle anyhow... You are better off waiting and find the right deal on the right vehicle with a clean history. I know it took me 3 months to find exactly what I wanted for the price I was willing to pay. If you plan to keep it long term defiantly start off on the right foot.

smyles · 10-25-2018, 03:34 PM

A lot of people are hyper sensitive re accident records, so if you expect to be selling it while it's still in the 'premium' category (I'd say 150k miles, $10k price range), such record will be a factor. If you plan on running it to the ground and selling at scrap value aka Craigslist special, then who cares, look at the car actual condition.

The Libertine · 10-25-2018, 06:31 PM

Pass for me.

Russmov · 10-25-2018, 07:18 PM

I don't think I'd be taking a chance on this one. While the price seems great, that 28k repair could prove to be problematic. There are plenty of great X5's out there, keep searching.

redline9001 · 10-25-2018, 08:42 PM

I would generally say pass, but take it to Calgary BMW get it inspected.

As a reference my x5 got hit in a parking lot and when I say hit I use that turn loosely. A lady got out of her Jeep, did not put it gear or put the ebrake on... it rolled 25 feet and bumped my x5 it was -20 and it cracked the bumper... 7k later it was fixed... crazy

Depending on what was hit, but Calgary BMW should be able to pull service records and damage...

jelt110 · 10-25-2018, 09:46 PM

I'd get a used BMW from a BMW dealer. Mine had high mileage, but coming from a reputable dealer- I felt better they would not sell me something with obvious problems.

IMO- a Mazda dealer will not care about the BMW reputation.

You will probably really like the x5- get one with no potential problems.

Shaw · 10-29-2018, 12:16 PM

I'd say pass. Especially if it is coming from a Mazda dealer. They just want to get rid of the vehicle that was part of a trade probably.
I PM'd you.

mrfochon · 10-29-2018, 12:25 PM

Pass as well. Not the type of car you want with a bad track record and for this money you can get a new X1 for instance or maybe X3.

10-25-2018, 12:36 PM	#1
enginenine Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Advice on buying used X5 Hey guys, I'm planning to buy an X5 and saw a decent deal... It's a 2016 xDrive35i - M Sport, it's only got 24,000km on it, and I can get it for $46,000 CAD after taxes from a Mazda dealership. Only thing is from the Carproof, it's indicating "front center" collision that happened during the 18,000km mark, and insurance has paid $28,000 CAD to fix. No further details regarding what was damaged or even shop it was repaired at is available... It's been inspected, and I know BMWs can cause a ridiculous amount to fix even simple things, but $28,000 still seems high. My main concern is if there was body frame or engine damage, etc. What do you think?
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10-25-2018, 12:41 PM	#2
crackerjack15 Major 856 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	I say keep looking. Why pick one that has been damaged? Unless your keeping it till dead. It would be harder to resell again too. Is it certified pre owned?
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10-25-2018, 12:46 PM	#3
jero1213 Private First Class 95 Rep 101 Posts Drives: F15 MSport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	$28k to get something fixed from a front collision? airbags deployed? That definitely raises some flags for me .. The mileage is great considering it's a '16. But if it was possible to get more information on the incident, that would be really helpful, I think. Any other packages on it? Good luck with the hunt! __________________ Current: 2015 F15 X5 35i MSport - BSM/Black - RC RS - BMS CP Past: 2002 E53 X5 3.0i Sports Pkg - Titanium Silver/Black
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10-25-2018, 02:07 PM	#4
enginenine Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Right?! They weren't able to tell me any other details. So no idea what the exactly type and extent of damage was. It's not certified as I cannot confirm whether or not it was BMW who did the repairs. The intention is to drive this vehicle long-term, I won't be reselling it. I'm more worried about damage I can't see and having parts of it break down on me after BMW's service period ends.
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10-25-2018, 02:39 PM	#5
jero1213 Private First Class 95 Rep 101 Posts Drives: F15 MSport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I know it's possible to get BMW to get it looked at prior to buying it. So you could do that for more peace of mind, if you were to go with it. Get it certified at a BMW dealership. It's pretty pricey, so I would suggest to do that if you were ready to go with this X5. They offer a couple of inspections, in your case with this certain X5, I would suggest to get the more in depth inspection. __________________ Current: 2015 F15 X5 35i MSport - BSM/Black - RC RS - BMS CP Past: 2002 E53 X5 3.0i Sports Pkg - Titanium Silver/Black
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Feelin Nauti Feelin Nauti 104 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 650i M Sport Frozen Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Galveston Texas iTrader: (0)	I would say RUN.... These cars are so damn fickle anyhow... You are better off waiting and find the right deal on the right vehicle with a clean history. I know it took me 3 months to find exactly what I wanted for the price I was willing to pay. If you plan to keep it long term defiantly start off on the right foot. __________________ 2014 650i M Sport Frozen White Matte Metallic 2015 X5 M Sport 50i Mineral White 2012 650I Conv Sapphire Black 2013 Harley Softail, Road King, Road Glide show bikes 2010 40' Express Cruisers Yacht
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10-25-2018, 03:34 PM	#7
smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	A lot of people are hyper sensitive re accident records, so if you expect to be selling it while it's still in the 'premium' category (I'd say 150k miles, $10k price range), such record will be a factor. If you plan on running it to the ground and selling at scrap value aka Craigslist special, then who cares, look at the car actual condition.
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10-25-2018, 06:31 PM	#8
The Libertine Major 1237 Rep 1,222 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Macan Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South East, MA iTrader: (0)	Pass for me.
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10-25-2018, 07:18 PM	#9
Russmov Major 1328 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I don't think I'd be taking a chance on this one. While the price seems great, that 28k repair could prove to be problematic. There are plenty of great X5's out there, keep searching. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i-Current 2016 BMW X4 xDrive 28i-Sold 2014 Lincoln MKX-Sold
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10-25-2018, 08:42 PM	#10
redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	I would generally say pass, but take it to Calgary BMW get it inspected. As a reference my x5 got hit in a parking lot and when I say hit I use that turn loosely. A lady got out of her Jeep, did not put it gear or put the ebrake on... it rolled 25 feet and bumped my x5 it was -20 and it cracked the bumper... 7k later it was fixed... crazy Depending on what was hit, but Calgary BMW should be able to pull service records and damage... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts
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10-25-2018, 09:46 PM	#11
jelt110 Private 27 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2014 3.5x w/RC RS; M sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NW chicago burbs iTrader: (0)	I'd get a used BMW from a BMW dealer. Mine had high mileage, but coming from a reputable dealer- I felt better they would not sell me something with obvious problems. IMO- a Mazda dealer will not care about the BMW reputation. You will probably really like the x5- get one with no potential problems.
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10-29-2018, 12:16 PM	#12
Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,806 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d \| 2019 X3 30i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	I'd say pass. Especially if it is coming from a Mazda dealer. They just want to get rid of the vehicle that was part of a trade probably. I PM'd you.
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10-29-2018, 12:25 PM	#13
mrfochon Captain 211 Rep 627 Posts Drives: X5 F15 M package Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 BMW / 318 TDS ... [0.00] 2015 BMW / X5 [0.00]	Pass as well. Not the type of car you want with a bad track record and for this money you can get a new X1 for instance or maybe X3.
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