F10 M5 question - running in service
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Hi,
I’ve seen an M5 F10 for sale from a main dealer, but the first service was at 4600 miles. Should I steer clear? As the running in service was missed, they won’t provide a full BMW warranty, but the dealer will provide their own warranty which is very comprehensive and covers everything. The dealer originally priced with the full BMW warranty as they thought the service history was full, as it isn’t what should I push to be taken of the price? The car is up for circa £37k.
Also the car is a 14 plate on 50k, and had disc and pads replaced at 16,000. Does this sound wrong?
Thanks for the help and sorry for all the questions🙂.
Nick
I’ve seen an M5 F10 for sale from a main dealer, but the first service was at 4600 miles. Should I steer clear? As the running in service was missed, they won’t provide a full BMW warranty, but the dealer will provide their own warranty which is very comprehensive and covers everything. The dealer originally priced with the full BMW warranty as they thought the service history was full, as it isn’t what should I push to be taken of the price? The car is up for circa £37k.
Also the car is a 14 plate on 50k, and had disc and pads replaced at 16,000. Does this sound wrong?
Thanks for the help and sorry for all the questions🙂.
Nick
Ok, my plan is to buy an M5, and keep it until May - July next year, then P/X it in for a GLS or XC90 (need the seven seats) between now and then I wanted something for fun that can still carry wife and 4 kids should I need our current XC90 for the day.
What I'm thinking is, running in service aside, If I can get this car cheap with an warranty for peace of mind (http://www.sytner.co.uk/sytner-select/select-warranty/six-month-warranty/), knowing in 8/9 months it will go to webuyanycar / Volvo or Merc dealer as a PX and they prob wont ask about the running in service. If they do, I go to the next dealer Cheeky, but as long as I get back roughly what I paid I will be a happy boy.
The problem is the car is the right colour combo and has every option ticked, I'm thinking sub £30k and it could be a bargain (as i'm not worried about a private sale). Its a toughie as I don't want a lemon
What I'm thinking is, running in service aside, If I can get this car cheap with an warranty for peace of mind (http://www.sytner.co.uk/sytner-select/select-warranty/six-month-warranty/), knowing in 8/9 months it will go to webuyanycar / Volvo or Merc dealer as a PX and they prob wont ask about the running in service. If they do, I go to the next dealer Cheeky, but as long as I get back roughly what I paid I will be a happy boy.
The problem is the car is the right colour combo and has every option ticked, I'm thinking sub £30k and it could be a bargain (as i'm not worried about a private sale). Its a toughie as I don't want a lemon
nickd911 said:
Ok, my plan is to buy an M5, and keep it until May - July next year, then P/X it in for a GLS or XC90 (need the seven seats) between now and then I wanted something for fun that can still carry wife and 4 kids should I need our current XC90 for the day.
What I'm thinking is, running in service aside, If I can get this car cheap with an warranty for peace of mind (http://www.sytner.co.uk/sytner-select/select-warranty/six-month-warranty/), knowing in 8/9 months it will go to webuyanycar / Volvo or Merc dealer as a PX and they prob wont ask about the running in service. If they do, I go to the next dealer Cheeky, but as long as I get back roughly what I paid I will be a happy boy.
The problem is the car is the right colour combo and has every option ticked, I'm thinking sub £30k and it could be a bargain (as i'm not worried about a private sale). Its a toughie as I don't want a lemon
Normally NO running in service within mileage constrains NO WARRANTY What I'm thinking is, running in service aside, If I can get this car cheap with an warranty for peace of mind (http://www.sytner.co.uk/sytner-select/select-warranty/six-month-warranty/), knowing in 8/9 months it will go to webuyanycar / Volvo or Merc dealer as a PX and they prob wont ask about the running in service. If they do, I go to the next dealer Cheeky, but as long as I get back roughly what I paid I will be a happy boy.
The problem is the car is the right colour combo and has every option ticked, I'm thinking sub £30k and it could be a bargain (as i'm not worried about a private sale). Its a toughie as I don't want a lemon
I wouldn't touch it, too much bother and it won't be that cheap if its from the dealer.
Trying to sell it on or trade in with another reputable main dealer will mean you'll take a financial hit - IF you're prepared to take the hit then go for it, but as others have said there are plenty of other decent examples out there.
Brakes were changed very early also, mine is on 23k and the brakes are nowhere near needing to be changed, maybe the rear pads at next service. I don't go easy and i'm not a daily motorway driver either. Sounds like it's had a hard and uncared for life so far.
Trying to sell it on or trade in with another reputable main dealer will mean you'll take a financial hit - IF you're prepared to take the hit then go for it, but as others have said there are plenty of other decent examples out there.
Brakes were changed very early also, mine is on 23k and the brakes are nowhere near needing to be changed, maybe the rear pads at next service. I don't go easy and i'm not a daily motorway driver either. Sounds like it's had a hard and uncared for life so far.
beanoir said:
I wouldn't touch it, too much bother and it won't be that cheap if its from the dealer.
Trying to sell it on or trade in with another reputable main dealer will mean you'll take a financial hit - IF you're prepared to take the hit then go for it, but as others have said there are plenty of other decent examples out there.
Brakes were changed very early also, mine is on 23k and the brakes are nowhere near needing to be changed, maybe the rear pads at next service. I don't go easy and i'm not a daily motorway driver either. Sounds like it's had a hard and uncared for life so far.
This is what i'm thinking, but then why fully spec. I will speak to BMW and see if it's an old press car or if they have anything on it. like you say plenty more out there Trying to sell it on or trade in with another reputable main dealer will mean you'll take a financial hit - IF you're prepared to take the hit then go for it, but as others have said there are plenty of other decent examples out there.
Brakes were changed very early also, mine is on 23k and the brakes are nowhere near needing to be changed, maybe the rear pads at next service. I don't go easy and i'm not a daily motorway driver either. Sounds like it's had a hard and uncared for life so far.
Mental, no running service, no warranty and £37k?!
Also buying a RWD 560hp car to run through the winter and then change to a 4x4 in the summer? (If I read the OP correctly) doesn't make sense either.
As an example I got £42k for a 31,000 mile 14 plate LCI M5 nearly 2 years ago, paying 37k now for one with 50k and no warranty is crazy.
Also buying a RWD 560hp car to run through the winter and then change to a 4x4 in the summer? (If I read the OP correctly) doesn't make sense either.
As an example I got £42k for a 31,000 mile 14 plate LCI M5 nearly 2 years ago, paying 37k now for one with 50k and no warranty is crazy.
Edited by Wills2 on Tuesday 21st November 16:12
gcpeters said:
its my favourite quote - an "askhole"
ask for advice, never uses it
Why would you think that? But for the record, when I spoke to Munich Legends (who are probably better informed then a few armchair keyboard warriors), as a private buyer, they would bite the garages hand off. Obviously based on samples of the engine, transmission and diff oil being tested for any contamination. ask for advice, never uses it
In fact it was the garage not playing ball and not seeming interested in selling the car, and the RIS scratching my brain, that I thought bks, test drove another car last Thursday and picked it up on Friday. Hey ho.
Wills2 said:
Mental, no running service, no warranty and £37k?!
Also buying a RWD 560hp car to run through the winter and then change to a 4x4 in the summer? (If I read the OP correctly) doesn't make sense either.
As an example I got £42k for a 31,000 mile 14 plate LCI M5 nearly 2 years ago, paying 37k now for one with 50k and no warranty is crazy.
Fun? I already have another 4x4. but the Gen1 XC90 is a bit small for family holidays into Europe, so wanna get something bigger for August next year. Having had a GLS last weekend, I think its decision made Also buying a RWD 560hp car to run through the winter and then change to a 4x4 in the summer? (If I read the OP correctly) doesn't make sense either.
As an example I got £42k for a 31,000 mile 14 plate LCI M5 nearly 2 years ago, paying 37k now for one with 50k and no warranty is crazy.
Edited by Wills2 on Tuesday 21st November 16:12
I've just come across what I think is the same car (now £33k). It's still advertised as AUC and on the BMW website but when I spoke to the dealer, they advised it's only coming with their own warranty and not BMW as the running in service was 3k miles late.
Thought I would update this thread and say thanks as the above confirmed my suspicions and I didn't proceed.
Still don't understand why the running in service would be so late. I thought the iDrive told you when it was due and most people buying an M are aware of the importance of the running in service for warranty purposes.
Thought I would update this thread and say thanks as the above confirmed my suspicions and I didn't proceed.
Still don't understand why the running in service would be so late. I thought the iDrive told you when it was due and most people buying an M are aware of the importance of the running in service for warranty purposes.
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