Buying a ‘high mileage’ m2 cs
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I’m based in Europe and seriously considering buying an M2. Here competition m2 a retail around 52+k up to near 70k for ultra low mileage. A curveball is that there is a CS with 54k (km) near me for 74k. It’s a great spec with ceramics, akrapovic and eventuri backed up with a 4 year bmw warranty. Given the price difference, would you go for the comp at around 50k or consider the CS enough of a step up to justify the extra outlay, even with the unusually high miles (albeit only 33k real miles in 2 years). I’m obviously looking to preserve value for future and a bit concerned that the CS is going to fall harder being so outside the rest of the market in terms of mileage. For reference the full spec new M2 is 85k but I really can’t get on with the looks. Thoughts?
tjlazer said:
I’m based in Europe and seriously considering buying an M2. Here competition m2 a retail around 52+k up to near 70k for ultra low mileage. A curveball is that there is a CS with 54k (km) near me for 74k. It’s a great spec with ceramics, akrapovic and eventuri backed up with a 4 year bmw warranty. Given the price difference, would you go for the comp at around 50k or consider the CS enough of a step up to justify the extra outlay, even with the unusually high miles (albeit only 33k real miles in 2 years). I’m obviously looking to preserve value for future and a bit concerned that the CS is going to fall harder being so outside the rest of the market in terms of mileage. For reference the full spec new M2 is 85k but I really can’t get on with the looks. Thoughts?
Your post misses a key figure, how much did the CS retail at, or how much does a low mileage (i.e more typical) CS retail for? That shows much this CS has already depreciated.
The smallest difference I can find between an ultra low mileage M2 Comp. and a low mileage CS (of good spec) here is £18k ; that suggests the CS you are considering has taken quite a hit already as you specify a mere 4k difference. But I'm guessing, without your figure.
If I have guessed right, and you are not going to add mileage at a commensurate rate, then I think there's a chance this CS won't depreciate (further) too badly. In other words , it has already taken its biggest hit.
It seems likely a safer place for your money that an ultra low mileage Comp at 70k as you say they can depreciate to low 50ks when mileage is added.
I haven't driven a CS , but have driven Competitions like I stole them over some great roads. It's a fantastic car and yet when back to back with my E46 M3, the car I had at the time, did not quite feel special enough.
If I were to test drive a CS , which you must, and it feel that bit more special I would not hesitate to spend the extra 20k ; although at 54k kilometers, I would be checking the wear on the carbon ceramics, as they are costly to replace.
Smuler said:
Your post misses a key figure, how much did the CS retail at, or how much does a low mileage (i.e more typical) CS retail for?
That shows much this CS has already depreciated.
The smallest difference I can find between an ultra low mileage M2 Comp. and a low mileage CS (of good spec) here is £18k ; that suggests the CS you are considering has taken quite a hit already as you specify a mere 4k difference. But I'm guessing, without your figure.
If I have guessed right, and you are not going to add mileage at a commensurate rate, then I think there's a chance this CS won't depreciate (further) too badly. In other words , it has already taken its biggest hit.
It seems likely a safer place for your money that an ultra low mileage Comp at 70k as you say they can depreciate to low 50ks when mileage is added.
I haven't driven a CS , but have driven Competitions like I stole them over some great roads. It's a fantastic car and yet when back to back with my E46 M3, the car I had at the time, did not quite feel special enough.
If I were to test drive a CS , which you must, and it feel that bit more special I would not hesitate to spend the extra 20k ; although at 54k kilometers, I would be checking the wear on the carbon ceramics, as they are costly to replace.
The car I’m looking at originally cost 111k so yes it’s had a good hit already and they agreed to replace the brakes for sale. Sounds like the man maths (as much as these things can) are pretty sound, I plan less than 4K a year as I have other cars for boring trips and an e30 325i manual 2 door for when I want to smell the pétrol and fee the mechanical stuff working.That shows much this CS has already depreciated.
The smallest difference I can find between an ultra low mileage M2 Comp. and a low mileage CS (of good spec) here is £18k ; that suggests the CS you are considering has taken quite a hit already as you specify a mere 4k difference. But I'm guessing, without your figure.
If I have guessed right, and you are not going to add mileage at a commensurate rate, then I think there's a chance this CS won't depreciate (further) too badly. In other words , it has already taken its biggest hit.
It seems likely a safer place for your money that an ultra low mileage Comp at 70k as you say they can depreciate to low 50ks when mileage is added.
I haven't driven a CS , but have driven Competitions like I stole them over some great roads. It's a fantastic car and yet when back to back with my E46 M3, the car I had at the time, did not quite feel special enough.
If I were to test drive a CS , which you must, and it feel that bit more special I would not hesitate to spend the extra 20k ; although at 54k kilometers, I would be checking the wear on the carbon ceramics, as they are costly to replace.
OP: are you in Belgium (reference to the 4 years warranty)?
The market for the CS is very small with very few for sale. 74K means that the jump to a G80 M3 is about 20K again.
I am surprised they have agreed to replace the ceramic brakes preemptively. That is an easy 8-10K there. Maybe get a deal on the CS without replacing the brakes?
The market for the CS is very small with very few for sale. 74K means that the jump to a G80 M3 is about 20K again.
I am surprised they have agreed to replace the ceramic brakes preemptively. That is an easy 8-10K there. Maybe get a deal on the CS without replacing the brakes?
If it is this one https://bmwpremiumselection.be/fr/vehicule/bmw-ser... then there is something weird with the Carpass as the service history only reflects a service at 54K.
If so, it should not even be sold as Premium Selection
If so, it should not even be sold as Premium Selection
The history checks out, it wasn’t registered in Belgium so it’s not on carpass. The brakes are fine for nearly 100k so I misunderstood on that point. Overall it’s a tidy example, one owner who obviously wasn’t afraid to use it. I’m guessing it’s motorway miles as otherwise the brake wear would be heavier. All in all seems a good one with some nice extras and peace of mind with the (frankly amazing) 4 year warranty they are offering this month. They’ve agreed to throw in a spare set of forged alloys for winter wheels too (probably keep or sell and get a cheaper M2 alloy set!).
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