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
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.
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 b
ks, 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
Funny, I saw it earlier for £33k. Speak to Munich legends, and you can have the oils tested for contamination etc if they come back all good there is no problem + you can buy a BMW warranty privately for £1,200.
I didn't buy it as the the oil service was due in 6k and the pads / discs in 9k and they wouldn't budge on price @ £34.5k (they didn't disclose until 2 days before i was due to collect and I had been asking for 2 weeks!) + the niggle of the running in service and general bad customer service made me look at another which i bought in those 2 days . Ended up with a 2014 competition pack in Singapore Grey and 16k miles, just awesome...
I was told they had 10 people lined if I didn't buy it
I didn't buy it as the the oil service was due in 6k and the pads / discs in 9k and they wouldn't budge on price @ £34.5k (they didn't disclose until 2 days before i was due to collect and I had been asking for 2 weeks!) + the niggle of the running in service and general bad customer service made me look at another which i bought in those 2 days
. Ended up with a 2014 competition pack in Singapore Grey and 16k miles, just awesome...I was told they had 10 people lined if I didn't buy it
ML dont do the test, they just advised for complete piece of mind you can send samples of the diff, transmission and engine oil to be tested for any contamination. I had found a company to do the test http://www.theoillab.co.uk/buy-kits/
You can still buy the BMW warranty as a private person for complete piece of mind @ £1,200pa. The sole reason I didn't buy the car is Sytner holding back information e.g when asking when the next service was due, brakes etc being told the info wasn't available and the sales guy explained he would need management permission to share... WTF
But, all being said it's a great car with an amazing spec!
You can still buy the BMW warranty as a private person for complete piece of mind @ £1,200pa. The sole reason I didn't buy the car is Sytner holding back information e.g when asking when the next service was due, brakes etc being told the info wasn't available and the sales guy explained he would need management permission to share... WTF
But, all being said it's a great car with an amazing spec!
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