is this a good deal?

thejackyltm · 12-20-2014, 08:26 AM

So I drive a 325i 2006 with almost 104000 miles on it. While browsing car inventories in the area I came across this 2010 535i with rounded up, 70000 miles. I love my 325i wish it was faster but knew going in it wasnt the quickest. But depending on what this headlight issue is I'm having I may be in the market to get a new car. So was thinking of this- and all opinions are appreciated and is this a good deal.

http://www.evansvillekia.com/invento...NW1C53AC165653

1 owner and bought and serviced at the local BMW dealership.

thejackyltm · 12-20-2014, 08:27 AM

http://www.evansvillekia.com/invento...NW1C53AC165653

thejackyltm · 12-26-2014, 03:28 PM

anyone have thoughts on this???

Pimpsy · 12-26-2014, 04:31 PM

A beautiful car for $20K, but a used 5 series with 70K miles is a big gamble and if I was going to go that route I would probably chip in a few extra dollars for an F10.

The real issue is an expected repair bill(s) potentially doubling the cost of the car in the next 5 years, at which point a CPO starts to sound like a much better deal.

Good luck with whatever you do.

thejackyltm · 12-27-2014, 05:07 PM

are the 5 series more prone to issues than the 3 series? I bought my e90 3 series with 84k on it. i wouldnt drive the car much but I do understand what you mean. Just wondering if the 5 series is more problem prone than the 3?

NewM3driver · 12-27-2014, 05:31 PM

My thought process is if you are going to get a new, or even newer car, get one with low miles, like under 20K. Then you are getting a nice fresh example of whatever is new to you.

I have had a couple of pre owned cars, a 1991 MIATA I purchased in 1992 with 8000 miles, and a 1993 toyota 4x4 pickup purchased in 1994 with 6500 miles. Both cars, after I detailed them, looked and drove like new, and in my my mind were mine as new. The Miata perished in a flash flood at our beach house (submerged in salt water), and I still own the toyota (the little truck that can) with 204,000 miles.

Get the latest model, with less than 20k, in the best possible condition you can afford. Find a good, reputable mechanic that works on german cars, and start a relationship. For what BMW wants for those certified warranties, you can pay for a LOT of repairs.

My vote is to stay away from a car with 70 thousand miles on it.

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thejackyltm Lieutenant 20 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2013 335MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (1)	is this a good deal? So I drive a 325i 2006 with almost 104000 miles on it. While browsing car inventories in the area I came across this 2010 535i with rounded up, 70000 miles. I love my 325i wish it was faster but knew going in it wasnt the quickest. But depending on what this headlight issue is I'm having I may be in the market to get a new car. So was thinking of this- and all opinions are appreciated and is this a good deal. http://www.evansvillekia.com/invento...NW1C53AC165653 1 owner and bought and serviced at the local BMW dealership.
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Pimpsy Captain 419 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	A beautiful car for $20K, but a used 5 series with 70K miles is a big gamble and if I was going to go that route I would probably chip in a few extra dollars for an F10. The real issue is an expected repair bill(s) potentially doubling the cost of the car in the next 5 years, at which point a CPO starts to sound like a much better deal. Good luck with whatever you do.
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thejackyltm Lieutenant 20 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2013 335MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (1)	are the 5 series more prone to issues than the 3 series? I bought my e90 3 series with 84k on it. i wouldnt drive the car much but I do understand what you mean. Just wondering if the 5 series is more problem prone than the 3?
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	My thought process is if you are going to get a new, or even newer car, get one with low miles, like under 20K. Then you are getting a nice fresh example of whatever is new to you. I have had a couple of pre owned cars, a 1991 MIATA I purchased in 1992 with 8000 miles, and a 1993 toyota 4x4 pickup purchased in 1994 with 6500 miles. Both cars, after I detailed them, looked and drove like new, and in my my mind were mine as new. The Miata perished in a flash flood at our beach house (submerged in salt water), and I still own the toyota (the little truck that can) with 204,000 miles. Get the latest model, with less than 20k, in the best possible condition you can afford. Find a good, reputable mechanic that works on german cars, and start a relationship. For what BMW wants for those certified warranties, you can pay for a LOT of repairs. My vote is to stay away from a car with 70 thousand miles on it.
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