Advice Needed - Buying Pre-Owned X5 M / X6 M

neon_ether · 10-16-2018, 10:21 AM

Hello All,

First-time poster here and I have a question for those that have purchased F85/F86 non-CPO vehicles.

My 2015 X5 35i lease is set to expire soon and I am looking to purchase a MY 2015 X5M or X6M with fewer than 30,000 miles and I’m noticing that very few are CPO. This isn’t meant to be a, “Which is better” question, rather I am looking for insight/advice from those that have experience with non-CPO M vehicles and how that’s gone for them. Should I even consider this at all or be patient and hold out for CPO vehicle? If non-CPO then a third-party warranty is probably a must, correct?

I’m kicking the tires on a couple of non-CPO vehicles right now. Both clean CarFax with regular service history:

1. 2015 X5M | 11,023 miles | Black Sapphire/Sonoma Beige | $66,800
2. 2015 X6M | 23,610 miles | Donington Gray/Black | $66,998

The X5 looks flawless (photos and video) and the low miles is attractive. Add on about $1,300 to ship.

The X6 has better options such as BO sound (cool) and rear entertainment (does nothing for me) but is a little more dinged up which is to be expected. The dealer also offers an extended “comprehensive coverage” warranty for 5 years or 100,000 miles at $5,141.

I am based in Long Beach, CA so if any Southern CA folks have leads I will certainly take them. Ultimately I know there is added risk and likely added cost going non-CPO and curious to hear from those that have experience if they would do it again.

Thank you in advance, your input is much appreciated.

Kraftwerk AG · 10-16-2018, 02:46 PM

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DgjoX6M2016 · 10-18-2018, 10:58 AM

I just got (10/1/18) a 2016 X6M CPO 35k miles for 66.8. Probably could have gone lower but I was sick of shopping and this one was mint. Every option but night vision and rear entertainment. Donnington/black interior, perfect shape. Brand new Michelin's and full service history including run-in service at 1200. I added $2400 (not in the 66.8) for 2 years full maintenance. In case that helps.

Oh...the bonus find post-sale was the dealer installed Dinan Dinantronics. Lol. I bought the car sight unseen and that was a nice surprise.

Kraftwerk AG · 10-18-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DgjoX6M2016

I just got (10/1/18) a 2016 X6M CPO 35k miles for 66.8. Probably could have gone lower but I was sick of shopping and this one was mint. Every option but night vision and rear entertainment. Donnington/black interior, perfect shape. Brand new Michelin's and full service history including run-in service at 1200. I added $2400 (not in the 66.8) for 2 years full maintenance. In case that helps.

Oh...the bonus find post-sale was the dealer installed Dinan Dinantronics. Lol. I bought the car sight unseen and that was a nice surprise.

Congrats on the F86 and the added bonus! Did you discover the door jamb sticker or find the piggy under the hood?

DgjoX6M2016 · 10-18-2018, 12:35 PM

Thanks you!

I saw the door jamb sticker while confirming GVWR on VIN sticker and was like what the hell is this?! I saw Dinan on a white label and thought, nah. That can't be. The dealer would surely have mentioned that. So I had to verify..... sure enough, the Dinan module was there with another sticker under the valance near the master cylinder. I was surprised as hell. It had the bmw dealership install written on the label as well, so it was professionally done. Lucky day!!

Kraftwerk AG · 10-18-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DgjoX6M2016

Thanks you!

I saw the door jamb sticker while confirming GVWR on VIN sticker and was like what the hell is this?! I saw Dinan on a white label and thought, nah. That can't be. The dealer would surely have mentioned that. So I had to verify..... sure enough, the Dinan module was there with another sticker under the valance near the master cylinder. I was surprised as hell. It had the bmw dealership install written on the label as well, so it was professionally done. Lucky day!!

That's exactly what happened to me! When I took my eventual M for a test drive with the BMW genius alongside, he had no idea, and it wasn't advertised as such either.

And after the test drive, I just couldn't wipe that silly grin off my face.

It made my previous stock E70 M feel so slooow & sluggish. It made my day too. Enjoy in good health!

neon_ether · 10-18-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DgjoX6M2016

I just got (10/1/18) a 2016 X6M CPO 35k miles for 66.8. Probably could have gone lower but I was sick of shopping and this one was mint. Every option but night vision and rear entertainment. Donnington/black interior, perfect shape. Brand new Michelin's and full service history including run-in service at 1200. I added $2400 (not in the 66.8) for 2 years full maintenance. In case that helps.

Oh...the bonus find post-sale was the dealer installed Dinan Dinantronics. Lol. I bought the car sight unseen and that was a nice surprise.

That's awesome, congratulations. I'm where you were at... getting sick of shopping. Starting to widen the circle of my search...

DgjoX6M2016 · 10-18-2018, 03:55 PM

I stuck to the BMW USA web site and ignored all others. There are some sketchy cars out there IMO. Really low/no risk if you are buying from BMW IMO. All service records are likely right there. It's usually a low like mile lease return. If the price is too low, it is too good to be true.

I would not be afraid to have shipped either. Get a lot of pics, ask for any dings or dents, confirm not smoked in, get service records and off you go! I also got 4% bmw financing and no hassles. I think it was pretty fair.

There are also services like WeGoLook to inspect cars you can't get to. Added layer of comfort.

Good luck!

neon_ether · 10-18-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DgjoX6M2016

I stuck to the BMW USA web site and ignored all others. There are some sketchy cars out there IMO. Really low/no risk if you are buying from BMW IMO. All service records are likely right there. It's usually a low like mile lease return. If the price is too low, it is too good to be true.

I would not be afraid to have shipped either. Get a lot of pics, ask for any dings or dents, confirm not smoked in, get service records and off you go! I also got 4% bmw financing and no hassles. I think it was pretty fair.

There are also services like WeGoLook to inspect cars you can't get to. Added layer of comfort.

Good luck!

Thanks. That's been my approach as well, except using CarGurus since the BMWUSA site limits the range to 500 miles.

DgjoX6M2016 · 10-18-2018, 05:16 PM

You can go nationwide on BMW. Take a closer look. The filtering is clumsy but I saw the entire country.

neon_ether · 10-18-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DgjoX6M2016

You can go nationwide on BMW. Take a closer look. The filtering is clumsy but I saw the entire country.

Wow. There it is. Sigh...

cmyx6go · 10-20-2018, 01:19 PM

I just turned in my ‘16 X6M. Check out Open Road Edison NJ CPO inventory. Its listed for $69. I think it had 29600 miles.

neon_ether · 10-21-2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I just turned in my ‘16 X6M. Check out Open Road Edison NJ CPO inventory. Its listed for $69. I think it had 29600 miles.

Thank you. Will do.

neon_ether · 10-21-2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I just turned in my ‘16 X6M. Check out Open Road Edison NJ CPO inventory. Its listed for $69. I think it had 29600 miles.

Thank you. Will do.

HarryWild · 10-21-2018, 07:09 PM

I still looking but am kind of scared about the service and repair aspect of the X5M. I heard that an extended warranty is mandatory on these vehicles. I check out some of the plans including BMW Platinum plan. Very expensive! I may just go back to buying a BMW f10 sedan. They are not as popular and dealers are willing to deal!

neon_ether · 10-24-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryWild

I still looking but am kind of scared about the service and repair aspect of the X5M. I heard that an extended warranty is mandatory on these vehicles. I check out some of the plans including BMW Platinum plan. Very expensive! I may just go back to buying a BMW f10 sedan. They are not as popular and dealers are willing to deal!

Yeah that's why I became pretty firm on CPO. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2016. Giving myself one more day to make sure.

Kraftwerk AG · 10-24-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by neon_ether

Yeah that's why I became pretty firm on CPO. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2016. Giving myself one more day to make sure.

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neon_ether New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Advice Needed - Buying Pre-Owned X5 M / X6 M Hello All, First-time poster here and I have a question for those that have purchased F85/F86 non-CPO vehicles. My 2015 X5 35i lease is set to expire soon and I am looking to purchase a MY 2015 X5M or X6M with fewer than 30,000 miles and I’m noticing that very few are CPO. This isn’t meant to be a, “Which is better” question, rather I am looking for insight/advice from those that have experience with non-CPO M vehicles and how that’s gone for them. Should I even consider this at all or be patient and hold out for CPO vehicle? If non-CPO then a third-party warranty is probably a must, correct? I’m kicking the tires on a couple of non-CPO vehicles right now. Both clean CarFax with regular service history: 1. 2015 X5M \| 11,023 miles \| Black Sapphire/Sonoma Beige \| $66,800 2. 2015 X6M \| 23,610 miles \| Donington Gray/Black \| $66,998 The X5 looks flawless (photos and video) and the low miles is attractive. Add on about $1,300 to ship. The X6 has better options such as BO sound (cool) and rear entertainment (does nothing for me) but is a little more dinged up which is to be expected. The dealer also offers an extended “comprehensive coverage” warranty for 5 years or 100,000 miles at $5,141. I am based in Long Beach, CA so if any Southern CA folks have leads I will certainly take them. Ultimately I know there is added risk and likely added cost going non-CPO and curious to hear from those that have experience if they would do it again. Thank you in advance, your input is much appreciated.
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DgjoX6M2016 F86, G05, E91 455 Rep 778 Posts Drives: F86 X6M Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I just got (10/1/18) a 2016 X6M CPO 35k miles for 66.8. Probably could have gone lower but I was sick of shopping and this one was mint. Every option but night vision and rear entertainment. Donnington/black interior, perfect shape. Brand new Michelin's and full service history including run-in service at 1200. I added $2400 (not in the 66.8) for 2 years full maintenance. In case that helps. Oh...the bonus find post-sale was the dealer installed Dinan Dinantronics. Lol. I bought the car sight unseen and that was a nice surprise.
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DgjoX6M2016 F86, G05, E91 455 Rep 778 Posts Drives: F86 X6M Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks you! I saw the door jamb sticker while confirming GVWR on VIN sticker and was like what the hell is this?! I saw Dinan on a white label and thought, nah. That can't be. The dealer would surely have mentioned that. So I had to verify..... sure enough, the Dinan module was there with another sticker under the valance near the master cylinder. I was surprised as hell. It had the bmw dealership install written on the label as well, so it was professionally done. Lucky day!!
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DgjoX6M2016 F86, G05, E91 455 Rep 778 Posts Drives: F86 X6M Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I stuck to the BMW USA web site and ignored all others. There are some sketchy cars out there IMO. Really low/no risk if you are buying from BMW IMO. All service records are likely right there. It's usually a low like mile lease return. If the price is too low, it is too good to be true. I would not be afraid to have shipped either. Get a lot of pics, ask for any dings or dents, confirm not smoked in, get service records and off you go! I also got 4% bmw financing and no hassles. I think it was pretty fair. There are also services like WeGoLook to inspect cars you can't get to. Added layer of comfort. Good luck!
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DgjoX6M2016 F86, G05, E91 455 Rep 778 Posts Drives: F86 X6M Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	You can go nationwide on BMW. Take a closer look. The filtering is clumsy but I saw the entire country.
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cmyx6go Colonel 15778 Rep 2,043 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	I just turned in my ‘16 X6M. Check out Open Road Edison NJ CPO inventory. Its listed for $69. I think it had 29600 miles.
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HarryWild New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Shopping for X5M-X5 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I still looking but am kind of scared about the service and repair aspect of the X5M. I heard that an extended warranty is mandatory on these vehicles. I check out some of the plans including BMW Platinum plan. Very expensive! I may just go back to buying a BMW f10 sedan. They are not as popular and dealers are willing to deal!
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