Need advise/input

porshah · 05-12-2013, 08:39 PM

I am torn between 2010 750 Li Xdrive and 2011 535 Xdrive. Here are the details of both cars:

2010 750 Li X Drive, 16K Miles, every option except Heads up display (don't know if that was offered). MSRP nearly $100K. Under warranty until 4/2014

2011 535 X drive, M-Sport. Just under 5K miles. Nearly the same options as the 750. MSRP about $71K. Under Warranty until 6/2015

I can get either car for the same price. Up to this point, it would be a no brainer to get the 7. However, the 7 has a Carfax blemish from early in it's life of rear damage. Professionally repaired of course. The 5 is clean with no issues.

I currently own a E60 5 Series. I like the new 5, but have always loved the 7.

Would love some input, even if it is biased.

Zaman · 05-12-2013, 09:25 PM

I would say go with 5er. I think that's worth the money more. Don't get me wrong I like the 7er but I think 5 is better. this video might be help:

Lee · 05-12-2013, 10:38 PM

IMHO, they are two very diffferent cars, but I would strongly consider the engines -- I prefer the V8.

slownfast · 05-12-2013, 11:04 PM

it depends on you overall, why did you buy series 7 for or why did you buy series 5 for? if you have a big family and you want to feel more comfortable than before, i think the best way is series 7. however, if you want smaller car, just go series 5.

Sjoerd · 05-13-2013, 02:04 AM

7 series!

porshah · 05-13-2013, 10:16 AM

Thank you for the feedback and that video. Most of the problems mentioned in the video also apply to the 5.

sanf · 05-13-2013, 01:03 PM

plenty of preowned 7s out there.. look around if you really like the 7

Zaman · 05-13-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by porshah

Thank you for the feedback and that video. Most of the problems mentioned in the video also apply to the 5.

You are right! but at least you know that you paid 70K instead of 100K.

porshah · 05-14-2013, 10:17 AM

Definitely leaning towards the 5. It turns out the car only has 2800 miles. Has BMW 20" wheels with wheel/tire protection. Napa leather seats, and loads of other options.

F10N47 · 05-14-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by porshah

Definitely leaning towards the 5. It turns out the car only has 2800 miles. Has BMW 20" wheels with wheel/tire protection. Napa leather seats, and loads of other options.

I'd rather not knowingly buy a car with previous damage. And the lower mileage would just about seal it for me!

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Zaman Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW (F10) 528i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary,Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 528i Xdrive [0.00]	I would say go with 5er. I think that's worth the money more. Don't get me wrong I like the 7er but I think 5 is better. this video might be help: __________________ BMW F10: A formula to captivate the senses. *2012 528i XDrive Alpine white*
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Lee Lieutenant 64 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	IMHO, they are two very diffferent cars, but I would strongly consider the engines -- I prefer the V8.
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slownfast Lieutenant 44 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 2013 528i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	it depends on you overall, why did you buy series 7 for or why did you buy series 5 for? if you have a big family and you want to feel more comfortable than before, i think the best way is series 7. however, if you want smaller car, just go series 5.
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sanf Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 261 Posts Drives: F10 535XI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (1)	plenty of preowned 7s out there.. look around if you really like the 7
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porshah Lieutenant 197 Rep 597 Posts Drives: M4, R8, Huracan - All topdown Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fairfield, NJ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 Audi R8 V10 Sp ... [0.00] 2021 BMW 330e xDrive [0.00] 2017 Lamborghini Hu ... [9.50] 2016 BMW M4 Convert ... [0.00]	Definitely leaning towards the 5. It turns out the car only has 2800 miles. Has BMW 20" wheels with wheel/tire protection. Napa leather seats, and loads of other options.
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