buying used E60 530i, need help!
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Hi, i'm actually looking at a 04 530i with 73k mile, well maintained, clean record. This car is selling by the owner, not the dealer, so its not CPO. So do you guys think the mileage is too high for a used E60? I'll use 6k miles per year, just for taking my 1 yr old to parks or shopping. Or should i buy one with less than 50k with some extra money? I really don't want to have nightmare like my Audi gave me before. Any advises are welcome. thanks.
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The mileage does seem a bit on the high side for a car with NO warranty. Unless the price is an absolute STEAL, I wouldn't do it and perhaps even if the price were a steal! There are many CPO cars available and at some fairly reasonable prices too, I would compare before I bought! IMHO of course. Good luck with your decision!
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Originally Posted by elyk' post='547918' date='Mar 20 2008, 12:02 AM
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73k miles kind high, 04 too.
Try finding a decent mileaged 05+ model
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73k miles kind high, 04 too.
Try finding a decent mileaged 05+ model
my 2 cents
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Thanks for the replies, i'm really appreciated. And before i head to the CPO, theres another 04 with 40k miles still in factory warranty. Overall condition is good, clean. What do you think? And is sport package makes big difference? thanks again
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I have a CPO 04 530i and I am very satisfied. My original maintenance is over, but I got a free engine & brake oil done, new wiper blades & new cup holder. I have not had any problems so far. I got mine with 30K miles. I have not driven a non-sports package car, but I like mine. The car is a little bit lower, shadow-line and different wheels. Good luck on your research & purchase!
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Originally Posted by topman' post='548266' date='Mar 20 2008, 08:46 PM
Thanks for the replies, i'm really appreciated. And before i head to the CPO, theres another 04 with 40k miles still in factory warranty. Overall condition is good, clean. What do you think? And is sport package makes big difference? thanks again ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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Of course a lower mileage vehicle will be better, but a higher mileage one can be better value.
73k for an 04 vehicle is a little high, but as you do very low mileage, within 2 years it will be avergae mileage, so you may be better off going for this one if the saving is good enough. You get the 'bargain' now as the miles are a little high, but at resale it's average miles (or even lower) so you will get a smaller depreciation hit.
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get the one with the sport package, I regret not having sport package. its fantastic ....
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Originally Posted by topman' post='547909' date='Mar 20 2008, 12:53 AM
Hi, i'm actually looking at a 04 530i with 73k mile, well maintained, clean record. This car is selling by the owner, not the dealer, so its not CPO. So do you guys think the mileage is too high for a used E60? I'll use 6k miles per year, just for taking my 1 yr old to parks or shopping. Or should i buy one with less than 50k with some extra money? I really don't want to have nightmare like my Audi gave me before. Any advises are welcome. thanks.
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Topman,
Every preowned car is unique.
Mileage aside, first thing you should do is have a local BMW service center run the VIN to determine what work a BMW shop has done. Also ask them to run the accessory and option list. You may find, for example, that the car had been CPO'ed by a previous owner or had purchased the BMW Extended Maintenance Plan ... both of which follow the car.
The overall general condition is a better determinant of value. I've seen some preowned cars driven less than 5K miles a year and they were junk. Others received care and attention and driven more miles. Were they highway miles or pounding the streets of Brooklyn. Check for not-obvious damage - under body and suspension, that all accessories function as they should, doors, windows (all of them), moonroof, etc.
A CARFAX is a MUST! And if you are not mechanically astute you should have a reliable and reputable BMW shop do an inspection. If you're thinking about spending $XX,XXX.YY dollars for a car, spending $100 up front might save you big bucks and headaches later. A good question to ask the tech (NOT THE SA) who examines the car would be, "If YOU were buying this car, what work would you have done to make it 'right'? "
Every preowned car is unique.
Mileage aside, first thing you should do is have a local BMW service center run the VIN to determine what work a BMW shop has done. Also ask them to run the accessory and option list. You may find, for example, that the car had been CPO'ed by a previous owner or had purchased the BMW Extended Maintenance Plan ... both of which follow the car.
The overall general condition is a better determinant of value. I've seen some preowned cars driven less than 5K miles a year and they were junk. Others received care and attention and driven more miles. Were they highway miles or pounding the streets of Brooklyn. Check for not-obvious damage - under body and suspension, that all accessories function as they should, doors, windows (all of them), moonroof, etc.
A CARFAX is a MUST! And if you are not mechanically astute you should have a reliable and reputable BMW shop do an inspection. If you're thinking about spending $XX,XXX.YY dollars for a car, spending $100 up front might save you big bucks and headaches later. A good question to ask the tech (NOT THE SA) who examines the car would be, "If YOU were buying this car, what work would you have done to make it 'right'? "
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