F10 M5 prices - £45k by late 2012?
F10 M5 prices - £45k by late 2012?
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DanX5

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443 posts

209 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I didn't think I would like the new M5 but I sat in a Singapore Grey M5 at Goodwood FoS at the weekend and loved it - a perfect family car!

I see that F10 M5 prices for ex-demo stock, etc are hitting £60k mark already - some £20-25k off list price of a well spec'd car.

What do we think they will be by October? My co-Director has just ordered a spec'd up Evoque for £45k for October / November delivery and this means I have an equal budget to play with. No company car tax considerations as we will be running as private cars.

So, do we think we will see any £45k F10 M5's by October/November this year?

M5Dave

829 posts

235 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I think that might be a bit optimistic, the initial heavy depreciation will start to slow down now.

I think around the mid 50s is more realistic by October/November unless it's a low spec high mileage car.

This time next year may see them at around £45k.

DennisCooper

1,340 posts

197 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Hi,

No one of course has a crystal ball so like always, it'll be difficult to tell.

However,

We are not in usual times, the economic issues just for the UK aren't looking to be easily resolved nor in any relatively quick timeframe. Other countries are wobbling very badly and we have the effects of whatever happens there to feel in the future. If those wobbling countries really do stumble badly, we will endure more difficulties. Job security is very low, lending is much reduced and more basic costs of living are on an upward trend. Petrol, whilst currently experiencing a little softening, overall is on the getting more expensive trend.

Car selling prices are more indicative rather than sticker/advertised prices. Due to the effects of the above, I think perhaps by March 2013 we'll see sub £10K E60 M5's and perhaps £45-50K F10 M5's. There's less people overall interested and capable of running big engined cars and there's only so many enthusiasts out there willing to run them as they've been designed to.

Next 2-5 years for used car selling prices will be interesting, as I think there'll be a spike in 'just picked up M5/M3/RS4/AMG etc etc for a very cheap price indeed type posts as those with the cars may find themselves having to fire sell.

Cheers, Dennis!

Contigo

3,130 posts

235 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Just been for a test drive in one and it was awesome. Felt that bit quicker than the E6x but I'm not convinced it was a massive improvement. Comfort and interior were better for sure but that's really to be expected as tech and design moves on.

Still to be convinced really but it was still a great half and hour in the Rain.


Skrambles

1,357 posts

290 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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There have been loads of demos for sale over the past few months, with prices reflecting the usual level of initial depreciation for an m5. I don't think that there are many people ordering a new m5 in this climate, so I'm not sure that there will be a great supply of 2nd hand cars by the end of the year.

Contigo

3,130 posts

235 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Phooey

13,628 posts

195 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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No. Mid 50's i reckon. Maybe late 40 to 50 private/trade in - needing new rubber etc, but doubt 45 fully prepped ready to smoke

GilesGuthrie

169 posts

173 months

Wednesday 4th July 2012
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Dealers are still bullish about not discounting new F10 M5s. I think they're taking their initial depreciation hit as people are moving them on after 9-18mths at £55k-£65k. Those cars will go into private hands of enthusiasts and stay there. Also, compare with the E63. There's a few nearly-new/ex-demo cars kicking about, but an absolute dearth of 18-30mth old cars.

I think that the market is acting as if it thinks £80k for an optioned M5 is too much, and that £65k is a much more reasonable figure. BMW are building to order, so they don't really care.

That's my guess anyway. I've been watching the market of F10 M5s for a while now as it's one of two cars on my shortlist.

Cheib

25,233 posts

201 months

Wednesday 4th July 2012
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At £60k these surely have to start finding homes? Once the demo's clear the system I would have though prices will stabilise. If you're willing to buy at auction you might get lucky and get one in the mid £50k's?

Gyrock

194 posts

261 months

Wednesday 4th July 2012
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GilesGuthrie said:
Dealers are still bullish about not discounting new F10 M5s.
Not what I've experienced...15% discount off list on a fully loaded car..

Pig Skill

1,368 posts

229 months

Wednesday 4th July 2012
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Unfortunately I think these great cars will be available for 45k or less by the time the year is out.


laingy

676 posts

267 months

Thursday 5th July 2012
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Every M5 has depreciated like a falling stone, it is a fact. The new one will be no different.

Plainview23

318 posts

238 months

Thursday 5th July 2012
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That's true but as the starting price reaches ever higher - the fall appears more precipitous!

laingy

676 posts

267 months

Thursday 5th July 2012
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Yes. Most cars lose 50% in 3 years, so the higher the stating point the bigger the fall. Every car Ive bought a sales person tries to convince me the demand is higher than supply, these hold their value better than other car, blah blah blah. But deep down you know it isnt true.

Mermaid

21,492 posts

197 months

Thursday 5th July 2012
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laingy said:
Every M5 has depreciated like a falling stone, it is a fact. The new one will be no different.
Even a focused car like the M3 CSL lost a big chunk in the 1st 3 years, but then steadied. All M5's will cross the value path with the 1st M5.

KENZ

1,229 posts

219 months

Thursday 5th July 2012
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Dealer had a heavily specked M5 in the showroom. Just 97k

Cheib

25,233 posts

201 months

Tuesday 10th July 2012
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KENZ said:
Dealer had a heavily specked M5 in the showroom. Just 97k
That must have been one of those silly Special Editions ?!?!

Chipper

1,540 posts

243 months

Tuesday 10th July 2012
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There is a very nice spec m5 at a sytner dealership for under £60000 on ph .


Edited by Chipper on Tuesday 10th July 20:25