buying x5m with damage to left rear corner

[Garcia_f24]

Hey all,

I went to check out an X5M today and dealership (non BMW ) was upfront about the previous damage and showed me the carfax which stated that the estimate to the left rear corner was $17,358.09.

They don't know what the damage was or how serious it was since this was a trade in, but it passed all of their inspections.

Do you guys see this as a major red flag? the car is about $9,511 below the average of similar cars same year similar mileage. I would obviously take it to a bmw dealer for a pre purchase inspection and get them to check everything on that left rear corner, but I wanted to get peoples opinion on this one.

Thanks for the input and help guys

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by Garcia_f24

Hey all,

I went to check out an X5M today and dealership (non BMW ) was upfront about the previous damage and showed me the carfax which stated that the estimate to the left rear corner was $17,358.09.

They don't know what the damage was or how serious it was since this was a trade in, but it passed all of their inspections.

Do you guys see this as a major red flag? the car is about $9,511 below the average of similar cars same year similar mileage. I would obviously take it to a bmw dealer for a pre purchase inspection and get them to check everything on that left rear corner, but I wanted to get peoples opinion on this one.

Thanks for the input and help guys

Wow 17k worth of damage? There's a reason it's $9511 below market value. Unless you plan to drive it until the wheels fall off, you'll most likely take a hit on resale value as well. That accident damage reported to Carfax will never come off.

[tastelid]

Whats a new set of wheels and tires cost, 4-5k? Probably needed a new exhaust too?

[TheVazha]

Originally Posted by DeeO

Wow 17k worth of damage? There's a reason it's $9511 below market value. Unless you plan to drive it until the wheels fall off, you'll most likely take a hit on resale value as well. That accident damage reported to Carfax will never come off.

Yeah totally, but you're getting a deal up front too. Actually, on resale the discount is even less.

On a $60K car accident drops the price $10K? What about in three years when it's worth $40? The discount for accident is no longer $10K, it's maybe $5-$7?

In any event, $17K worth of damage is no joke.

[Garcia_f24]

yeah that's what I thought. It is way too much so I'll move on to the next test drive this weekend. Thanks for the input guy, really appreciate it

[gqgambler]

Avoid. Pricey damage repair. They would only replace the left wheel and tire, not the whole set as someone suggested so its about $16K in replacement parts and labor. Estimate half of that for a labor charge and you are at about $7-8K in parts replacement not including a wheel and tire.

[quick]

It might look fine but what you won't know/feel until days/weeks later, be the rattles/creeks and annoying suspension vibrations etc.

If I was you, I'd rather spent $10,000 and save all the hassle/time trying to figure out those issues.

[TheVazha]

Originally Posted by quick

It might look fine but what you won't know/feel until days/weeks later, be the rattles/creeks and annoying suspension vibrations etc.

If I was you, I'd rather spent $10,000 and save all the hassle/time trying to figure out those issues.

100%

At this price point just get one that hasn't been rolled. Haha