Just bought a 2015 (65) F10 M5
Discussion
Excited is probably an understatement.
AUC from BMW. 32k on the clock. Full service history. It has a service coming up so BMW said they'd do it before i collect it.
Told that the next service is due in 11k miles.
Overall happy with the purchase and to me sounds like a bargain (30k).
Just wondering is there anything the salesman might not have said to me that would require my attention? I mean in terms of costs (brake pads etc).
AUC from BMW. 32k on the clock. Full service history. It has a service coming up so BMW said they'd do it before i collect it.
Told that the next service is due in 11k miles.
Overall happy with the purchase and to me sounds like a bargain (30k).
Just wondering is there anything the salesman might not have said to me that would require my attention? I mean in terms of costs (brake pads etc).
Put the registration into Bmw service website , will give an idea of servicing costs and any future replacement of aforementioned brakes.
You’re very well covered under AUC warranty and if I were you I’d extend that cover (BMW Insured) after 12 months. You can google to find out what’s excluded. Those would be your costs but only IF they went wrong.
But I’d say just enjoy your car. And your new relationship with the petrol station
You’re very well covered under AUC warranty and if I were you I’d extend that cover (BMW Insured) after 12 months. You can google to find out what’s excluded. Those would be your costs but only IF they went wrong.
But I’d say just enjoy your car. And your new relationship with the petrol station
Yeh i know the fuel is gonna' be a killer. Already planning to take my car into mainland europe - I might aswell keep a spare tank of fuel in the boot lol
So with it being used I'm kinda scared to test it and press the accelerator or take it to a track - am i just being paranoid for no good reason or is the f10 made to be tested/thrown about?
Previous salesman who was trying to convince me to buy a brand new M4 told me the M cars are super fragile and he would NEVER buy a used M car - hence my paranoia.
PS I'm not a car expert
So with it being used I'm kinda scared to test it and press the accelerator or take it to a track - am i just being paranoid for no good reason or is the f10 made to be tested/thrown about?
Previous salesman who was trying to convince me to buy a brand new M4 told me the M cars are super fragile and he would NEVER buy a used M car - hence my paranoia.
PS I'm not a car expert
shadowedition said:
Yeh i know the fuel is gonna' be a killer. Already planning to take my car into mainland europe - I might aswell keep a spare tank of fuel in the boot lol
So with it being used I'm kinda scared to test it and press the accelerator or take it to a track - am i just being paranoid for no good reason or is the f10 made to be tested/thrown about?
Previous salesman who was trying to convince me to buy a brand new M4 told me the M cars are super fragile and he would NEVER buy a used M car - hence my paranoia.
PS I'm not a car expert
Salesman trying to push you into a new car saying not to buy a used car So with it being used I'm kinda scared to test it and press the accelerator or take it to a track - am i just being paranoid for no good reason or is the f10 made to be tested/thrown about?
Previous salesman who was trying to convince me to buy a brand new M4 told me the M cars are super fragile and he would NEVER buy a used M car - hence my paranoia.
PS I'm not a car expert
If you are considering a track day, they are specifically named as not being covered by BMW Insured Warranty.
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bencollins4 said:
Well that's one reason not to use it on track. Another is it's not really that sort of car.
Can imagine it would go through tyres and brakes pretty quickly whilst not being particularly good fun.
My M5 is great fun on track, not that hard on consumables either although rear pads needed changing which seems to be because TC uses the rear brakes to stabilize the car.Can imagine it would go through tyres and brakes pretty quickly whilst not being particularly good fun.
TX.
Fair enough, never done a track day so I don't really feel that I'm missing out on anything. Thanks for the info.
Biggest thing stopping me from getting the M5 was the worry of engine/repair costs but from reading around they seem to be pretty reliable. Hopefully with warranty the only added costs compared to my current car (420) will be the tyres and endless trips to the petrol station (of course insurance, road tax etc).
Can't wait to pick it up!!
Biggest thing stopping me from getting the M5 was the worry of engine/repair costs but from reading around they seem to be pretty reliable. Hopefully with warranty the only added costs compared to my current car (420) will be the tyres and endless trips to the petrol station (of course insurance, road tax etc).
Can't wait to pick it up!!
Brake pads are an easy DIY job. Even I can do it.
You can see how worn they are by simply looking at them through the wheel. They will also need to be certain depth on an AUC.
£3000 for brakes? Are they CCB? If not, steer clear of the franchise garage for fitting simple consumable parts. Put the registration into somewhere like ECP to get an idea of OEM spec pads. Failing that, phone up the BMW parts department and ask for prices. Discs look quite spendy so run your finger across the surface to check for lipping.
Have you actually seen the car you've bought?
You can see how worn they are by simply looking at them through the wheel. They will also need to be certain depth on an AUC.
£3000 for brakes? Are they CCB? If not, steer clear of the franchise garage for fitting simple consumable parts. Put the registration into somewhere like ECP to get an idea of OEM spec pads. Failing that, phone up the BMW parts department and ask for prices. Discs look quite spendy so run your finger across the surface to check for lipping.
Have you actually seen the car you've bought?
Are you sure you've bought the right car for you?
If you spend you're life worrying about what's gonna go wrong you should probably buy a Honda or something?
You have a great deal of peace of mind buying an AUC to start with, these are pretty robust cars and you shouldn't have to fork out on new brakes in the first 12 months unless you drive with your foot on the brake or the back wheels spinning all the time.
Honestly just enjoy it, accept it won't be as fuel efficient as a normal car but that's what you've signed up for - smiles rather than miles and if something goes wrong take it back to the dealer.
Good luck I'm sure you will love it
If you spend you're life worrying about what's gonna go wrong you should probably buy a Honda or something?
You have a great deal of peace of mind buying an AUC to start with, these are pretty robust cars and you shouldn't have to fork out on new brakes in the first 12 months unless you drive with your foot on the brake or the back wheels spinning all the time.
Honestly just enjoy it, accept it won't be as fuel efficient as a normal car but that's what you've signed up for - smiles rather than miles and if something goes wrong take it back to the dealer.
Good luck I'm sure you will love it
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