Trade Up Offer Advice

[Patrick-Irish]

Mmm ... so are we saying the indy is tagging this as an ACS but it really isn't ? That's what it's beginning to sound like to me .....

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by Patrick-Irish

Mmm ... so are we saying the indy is tagging this as an ACS but it really isn't ? That's what it's beginning to sound like to me .....

Maybe they think the "is" stuff is from ACS, not a BMW model. In other words, they don't know what they have. Doesn't make it a bad deal tho if the car checks out. Looks clean, and seems worth the cost to upgrade if everything checks out and if you want a 4.6is.

[Sundayjumper]

Originally Posted by Patrick-Irish

Mmm ... so are we saying the indy is tagging this as an ACS but it really isn't ? That's what it's beginning to sound like to me .....

I can see nothing ACS in the photos, so unless there's some paperwork to the contrary (very unlikely), I reckon it's a standard 4.6is and they've got confused over the Alpina connection and called it ACS. Also I notice it doesn't have Sport seats. They were standard on this model but I know you could opt for normal seats if you really wanted to so it's nothing dodgy. It's a feature that I - personally - would want though. I'd also prefer silver trim, but that's easy enough to change or paint or wrap in carbon vinyl.

Overall though €2500 to trade up through a dealer with warranty etc. sounds like a fair deal if you're happy with the spec (mainly the nav, also seats). Have a look for others that are for sale too just to get a feel for prices.

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by Sundayjumper

I can see nothing ACS in the photos, so unless there's some paperwork to the contrary (very unlikely), I reckon it's a standard 4.6is and they've got confused over the Alpina connection and called it ACS. Also I notice it doesn't have Sport seats. They were standard on this model but I know you could opt for normal seats if you really wanted to so it's nothing dodgy. It's a feature that I - personally - would want though. I'd also prefer silver trim, but that's easy enough to change or paint or wrap in carbon vinyl.

Overall though €2500 to trade up through a dealer with warranty etc. sounds like a fair deal if you're happy with the spec (mainly the nav, also seats). Have a look for others that are for sale too just to get a feel for prices.

My 03 4.6is had the comfort seats, which was a $2K option. I prefer those to the sport seats, especially in a X5.