Potential 2007 4.8 purchase - but what's the catch?

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by Richard in NC

The one problem sounds like that on my 550i. Every fill up caused a service engine soon light. It was the filler neck EVAP system (an emissions control system), a simple replacement.

Since BMW only updates SW for problem resolution, the previous owner didn't report any other problems than the tranny.

Thanks for your input.

[ard]

For a "PPI" you find a mechanic who knows the partiocular car. You discuss with them that you want a car inspection to make a decision about buying the car. I typically recommend a body/paint inspection, a complete CPO inspection and a dump of the DME for error codes and over-revs/abuse.

You need to usually drive the car to the mechanic.

Cost is $150 -350, or more- depending. (Off topic, but on point: Recently I am seeing more people doing compression and leak down on the 996TTs as it is getting 'longer in the tooth', and trying to understand over-revs leads to more complete inspections.500-600 just for this part, but they replace plugs while in there.)

The evap code you are concerned with: what was done to fix this? Could just be a gas cap issue... if it is still under warranty, I'd not be concerned with this....

[jeremym]

Thanks for your advice ard.

[boyce89976]

I would stay away from anything that has service records for tranny or electrical repairs (including control modules). If you tip the service advisor they will likely provide you with the service records.

When looking at the CPO checklist I look at things like tire wear, to make sure it's even. If it's not, it could point to alignment/suspension problems. I also look at the heating and cooling results and the voltage readings.

[jeremym]

Edit to add: Service records look ok for the new truck. However, early in its life - the previous owner had the battery drain issue. Battery failure and was replaced. Should I consider this as an ongoing issue or once it's fixed - it's fixed?

Any insight on this? It seems as though the battery drain problem hit the previous owner early in the truck's life but never again. Is it safe to say the problem was fixed? Is there even a fix?

[rrich49132]

jeremym,
what year and mileage is your current x5?

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by rrich49132

jeremym,
what year and mileage is your current x5?

2005 - 92,6xx

[rrich49132]

Is it a 3.0 or 4.4 and are you going to bite it and let them have it for $11K? Seems criminal letting it go for that. I know this is probably wrong to post here but I tried selling my 2000 CLK430 Convertible last summer and got no bites or anything and could not let it go for under $10K which is what it would have to be to move it. I still have it.

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by rrich49132

Is it a 3.0 or 4.4 and are you going to bite it and let them have it for $11K? Seems criminal letting it go for that. I know this is probably wrong to post here but I tried selling my 2000 CLK430 Convertible last summer and got no bites or anything and could not let it go for under $10K which is what it would have to be to move it. I still have it.

I'd let it go for $15-$16k. Nowhere near the $11k he offered though. BMW of Ridgefield, CT offered me $16k for it in August - 4 months ago. No way has 2000 miles made it depreciate by $5k.

3.0 with the following options:

• 0ZCW Cold Weather Package
• 0ZPP Premium Package
• 0ZRC Rear Climate Package
• 01CA CO2 relevant vehicles
• 0205 STEPTRONIC automatic trans.
• 0321 Exterior parts in body color
• 0386 Roof rails
• 04NA Digital compass mirror
• 0430 Auto-dimming mirrors
• 0435 Wood trim
• 0441 Smoker's package
• 0442 Cupholders
• 0459 Power front seats
• 0488 Lumbar support
• 0521 Rain sensor and auto headlight
• 0522 Xenon headlights
• 0524 Adaptive light control
• 0534 Automatic climate control
• 0609 Navigation system
• 0676 Hi-fi sound system
• 0785 White turn-signal lights
• 08SP CO2 control
• 0926 Full-size spare tire

KBB and NADA values for dealer trade in for excellent condition (which mine is) is $15,900. The dealer told me that it was worth $15,900 at 59k miles. I then called him out saying that's not true and he wouldn't budge.

[rrich49132]

Have you tried listing it on Craigslist or cars.com and I assume you don't have to sell before you get the new one or else you would be at the mercy of the dealership. It is amazing what they get away with and how many people just give in and trade their car in.