05-09-2021, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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I am scheduled to take delivery of a 2018 50i from Carvana later this month. It has 41,000 miles. I saw the recent post about someone refusing a 50i from Carvana, and another commented that getting a BMW V8 from Carvana would be a big risk. So of course this has given me some pause.
The other option would be to stick with the 35i. I currently have a 2016 35i with 31,000 miles. The reason for the trade is that I have regretted not getting ACC since the beginning. It is a feature I used heavily in my previous vehicles, and I sort of thought it was standard on all cars at this point. In any event, it has proven terribly difficult to find a local 35i with ACC. The 50is I've seen generally are much better appointed. I have found a 35i that is spec'ed how I want but it would mean shipping from an out of state dealer, and that also complicates the trade-in process (need to trade to seller to get WA sales tax credit). What is the forum's recommendation? Ditch the 50i, stick with it but get an extended warranty, wait for a local 35i? I find the folks on this forum to be very knowledgeable, so any advice is appreciated. |
05-09-2021, 05:34 PM | #2 |
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I should add that the 50i is in fact a lease return. Oil changes just at 10k mile intervals. I called my local BMW dealer to inquire about the service history. While they didn't give me much specific detail, the SA indicated that from what he could see it was all standard so far and nothing unusual.
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05-09-2021, 06:05 PM | #3 |
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I can't see buying the 50i just to get ACC. If you find the 35i lacking in power and the usual chips/Flashes won't suffice, then sure, get the more powerful engine. Otherwise, I would hold out for a 35i with the options you want.
I would have liked to have ACC on my car as I got used to it on my previous one, but buying a car without it was an easy sacrifice to make when I found one with other options I would enjoy more. |
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05-09-2021, 07:05 PM | #4 | |
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1. Given how hot the used car market is, the only way Carvana gets a lease return from BMW is because the dealers don't want it… 2. When I looked closely at the Carvana cars for sale, the seats and general condition seemed much rougher than the miles would indicate. 3. As far as I know you can't add BMW extended warranty to a Carvana purchased vehicle - anyways not the CPO Wrap that you can get from the dealer for a later model X5 Why don't you look at BMW's official CPO stock? 2018 is in the sweet spot now. They are a little more expensive, but from my experience so far, you can get a car that is practically new. You can also add a full extended warranty for 7 years, unlimited miles for around $3.5K. Lastly, so far I am really impressed with my dealer in how responsive they have been. Almost all wear and tear items like tires, brakes, battery and even door seals, etc are all new! The paint and rims are flawless. I believe they did all that as part of the CPO process. Last edited by FCX5; 05-10-2021 at 06:34 AM.. |
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05-10-2021, 03:16 PM | #5 |
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Yes, I don't disagree with your logic. Assuming I don't cancel the deal beforehand, I'll plan to scrutinize the car to get a clue as to how roughly it was treated. I am also going to inquire with some dealers about warranty options. I'll see whether a BMW extended warranty is a possibility. Thanks for your thoughts. I'll also check out the CPO offerings.
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05-10-2021, 03:54 PM | #6 |
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Hey Floop. I'm in a similar situation. Taking delivery of a 50i this week from Vroom. I plan on having a pre-purchase inspection by my local BMW independent shop that has stellar reviews. I'll keep you posted as to my experience with the online retail process. So far, selection of the car, arranging trade-in, financing, delivery, etc. has been largely without issue. (Aside from the trucking company only giving me a few hours notice on the trade-in pick up almost two weeks before scheduled delivery of my new X5).
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I think I posted earlier that when I got mine, the merino leather had deep creases since the foam on the seats is a little weak on the X5 (this probably is why the Dakota leather often cracks completely). Anyway, the dealer replaced the seat cover completely and I am pretty sure it was expensive. They then replaced one of my keys with a brand new one because the pin that holds the mechanical key was damaged... Plus anytime I take the car in they give me a loaner - even got a G05 for a week since the seat replacement took longer than expected. Good luck. The X5 is really one of the best cars I have ever owned. So much fun to drive and I like the nice clean looks of the F15. |
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Was wondering if it is the same as the poste refuses in that post:
Refused a very rare 50i delivery from Carvana yesterday https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1819615 |
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Took delivery yesterday. Overall, I'm impressed by Vroom in just about every regard except communication. I'm going to post a full review of my experience, but the car (2016 X5 xDrive50i w/35k miles) is truly in exceptional shape. CarFax leads me to believe that this is a recently sold CPO as I'm the third owner and I found CPO brochures in the glove box. As I said, I'm going to have my local shop take a deep dive, but I'm very satisfied. I would have liked to go with a CPO 2018, but price differential here was substantial, and after watching my local dealerships for sometime for a 50i to no avail, I finally took the plunge. I'll post pics and review ASAP. |
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05-12-2021, 07:37 PM | #14 |
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I ended up cancelling the Carvana deal. I decided it was best to just wait for a 35i that meets my needs. Cancellation was very easy, merely involving two clicks in the app.
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