[mkmccoy]

Great forum, been reading up and it has helped me take the plunge on the CPO 2014 535xi (13,400 miles) I am picking up from a dealer here in STL tomorrow - details:

-Imperial Blue
-Ivory Nappa Leather
-Cold Weather
-Lux Seating
-M Sport
-Premium
-2TB Sport shift w paddles (denoted as $500 option)
-323 soft close doors
-3AG rear view camera
-508 Park distance control
-688 HK surround
-Z06 back kidney grilles (not grills for some reason...)
-set of all weather mats

Asked $39,995, agreed on $38,000 with full tank, new set of carpet mats (PN 51477351387), two key fobs, original manuals/guides/documents and a copy of the original window sticker (MSRP $70,215 (I'm told)).

Original warranty (including full maintenance excluding tires) runs to April 2018, then two more years of the CPO coverage.

Could have done a bit better on price by finding a non-CPO, higher mileage version, but with shipping and lack of extended coverage, I think it's a wash. We have bought cars from this dealer in the past (5 series wagon and two Infinitis) and the sales/service experience has been first rate.

Looking forward to (re)joining the ranks (also had a 5 speed 318i and a 325i back in the day) and following the forum.

Cheers!

[Ickdeep]

Welcome! that's an awesome deal and really like the low miles. Cant wait to see pictures.

[exred]

Nice find, looking forward for pics.

[gabypr]

Very nice ride and deal man. Welcome!

[johnhva]

Nice car, low miles, CPO, what's not to like? I really enjoy nappa lux seating and HK on my '14. Congrats!

[lsturbointeg]

Congrats! don't forget to post some pictures!

[mkmccoy]

Thank you for the welcome - pix tomorrow afternoon.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by mkmccoy

Thank you for the welcome - pix tomorrow afternoon.

preferably with a hot model just a suggestion...and we don't mean you!

do you plan to keep it stock or do you have some mods in mind for her?

[zinengineer]

Sounds like an excellent deal, congrats

+1 for some pics

[mkmccoy]

No mods in mind right away - it has a blacked out looking front end, which is very sharp. Reading up on here, looks like I may want to switch to smoother running tires when the time comes. I also see a lot of 'coding' discussed, but not really sure what that entails and what the upgrade/mod choices are with doing the coding.

I also see a lot of ventilated seat discussion, most of it derogatory on the quality - that's a downer, as I use that feature all the time, as I run hot, and having just relocated to STL, I'm being greeted with 100 degree plus temps this week.

I love the wheels, restrained M-type ground effects, black grill(e) - I don't think there is anything else exterior-wise I'm looking for.

Q: Compared to the orig warranty, what does the CPO warranty I will have through 2020 NOT cover. This is the regular CPO, not the upper tier warranty. I assume there is a deductible...

I'll miss the Tundra, but with the rear seats down, I may be able to keep up with the wife's daily need for recycling of boxes (Amazon, etc...).

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Other cars in the house: 2018 Volvo v90 Inscription/2007 Jaguar XKR Convertible

Pix later. Mike

[johnhva]

Here's what's not covered by CPO:
http://cpo.bmwusa.com/Content/docs/B...NotCovered.pdf

I use the ventilated seats almost every day in this hot summer. It's true that the perforated nappa isn't as durable as Dakota but you just need to take care of it.

MyCarly is a simple and easy way to do coding for typical preferences that aren't available through the car's iDrive settings.
http://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-codings/

[mkmccoy]

It's near mint(y). Cannot see the ding they removed. Back tomorrow to pick up new mats and dealer is going to refurb the bit of curb rash on the wheels. Details: Remove dealer sticker on back hatch and learn the infotainment system - what is consensus on Logic 7 - -on or off? Leaning off.

[The Beast]

Congrats looks great

Personally I'd debadge it, the trunk lid will look so much cleaner and less cluttered because of the extra xdrive badge.

I debadge all my car's regardless of engine size...

[zinengineer]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Congrats looks great

Personally I'd debadge it, the trunk lid will look so much cleaner and less cluttered because of the extra xdrive badge.

I debadge all my car's regardless of engine size...

yes, very nice car indeed.

agree on debadge the trunk; consider also the gloss black roundels front/back from IND.

[johnhva]

Originally Posted by mkmccoy

... - what is consensus on Logic 7 - -on or off? Leaning off.

Flatten all equalizer setting and turn Logic 7 on.

[mkmccoy]

Thank you for the feedback and the nice words. Those gloss black roundels are calling to me....

[zinengineer]

Originally Posted by mkmccoy

Thank you for the feedback and the nice words. Those gloss black roundels are calling to me....

Add the body color side reflectors (they use the OEM base regardless of color) and gloss black wheel caps - all set. Don't forget the body color side/back reflectors

[mkmccoy]

The IND sites I'm finding do not have the gloss black roundels I've seen here - does anyone have a link to the correct site for those and the upgraded side reflectors and caps? Thanks - I'll keep looking in the interim.

[zinengineer]

I'm not at a computer, but I dealt with Ryan at IND. They had to order one of the roundels before painting it. I think he's on these boards

Or, the old fashioned way - a phone call

https://ind-distribution.com/

[mike@x-ph.com]

Welcome!

[Kr0m3assass1n]

Originally Posted by mkmccoy

It's near mint(y). Cannot see the ding they removed. Back tomorrow to pick up new mats and dealer is going to refurb the bit of curb rash on the wheels. Details: Remove dealer sticker on back hatch and learn the infotainment system - what is consensus on Logic 7 - -on or off? Leaning off.

Consider some paint protection film on the front M Sport bumper. It's a freaking bug & rock chip magnet. And a pain to clean because of the various indents and plastic trim pieces.

[Quicksilv3r]

Originally Posted by The Beast

Congrats looks great

Personally I'd debadge it, the trunk lid will look so much cleaner and less cluttered because of the extra xdrive badge.

I debadge all my car's regardless of engine size...

Originally Posted by Kr0m3assass1n

Consider some paint protection film on the front M Sport bumper. It's a freaking bug & rock chip magnet. And a pain to clean because of the various indents and plastic trim pieces.

Sound advice.