2010 BMW X5 with 60k miles - should I buy or not ??

[waqiidepp]

Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a 2010 X5 black on black with almost every option. nav, cold weather , rear camera and sensors. The only thing is it has 60K miles. The dealer is selling the car for 31K and it looks and rides great. What do you all think ?
and I am sure you all would recommend that I should get extended warranty on it. The dealer is offering Easycare or ASC. Do you guys recommend any of these ? or should i buy the warranty myself from somewhere outside ?

[kakalika]

Get it checked out by an independent specialist, and offer 25 for it because it's out of warranty.

[ard]

What kind of warranty are they offering on a car that has already run out of factory coverage?!?!?

I've usually seen limited coverage for plans that can be added one the factory expires...otherwise all the lowlifes will buy a warranty when the car breaks down....

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a 2010 X5 black on black with almost every option. nav, cold weather , rear camera and sensors. The only thing is it has 60K miles. The dealer is selling the car for 31K and it looks and rides great. What do you all think ?
and I am sure you all would recommend that I should get extended warranty on it. The dealer is offering Easycare or ASC. Do you guys recommend any of these ? or should i buy the warranty myself from somewhere outside ?

I might want to sell mine if you interested. 08 sapphire black, black leather with multi contour seats. 58k miles, loaded $75100 new. CPO and Extended until 02-2014. Clean Carfax and Auto check. Private me if interested. Pics from the link below.
2009 X5 M Sport Package kit? - XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a 2010 X5 black on black with almost every option. nav, cold weather , rear camera and sensors. The only thing is it has 60K miles. The dealer is selling the car for 31K and it looks and rides great. What do you all think ?
and I am sure you all would recommend that I should get extended warranty on it. The dealer is offering Easycare or ASC. Do you guys recommend any of these ? or should i buy the warranty myself from somewhere outside ?

We're missing a big part here.... 6-cylinder, V8, or diesel? I can find you auction value, just give me some clarification.

[brian5]

waqiidepp,

Just wondering. Are you considering buying the car in the original post from a BMW dealer or is it from another dealer?

I don't know either of those two warranties but I would suggest that you look into those very closely to see what coverage (and limitations) they have.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

What do you all think ?

Just my personal opinion, but based on my experience with my 2004 Z4 and my 2010 X35d, I would never buy a BMW with 60K on it, particularly if it was loaded. I'd save my pennies until I could buy a new one with a 4-year complete warranty.

[waqiidepp]

Its a 3.0si.
I also looked at a 2010 X5 3.0si, with nav, cold weather, park sensors, heated rear seats and steering wheel, comfort access, 45K miles CPO. the dealer is asking $37K for this one and is not going any more down.
So I need to decide between 60K miles with third party warranty VS. 44K miles with BMW CPO. the CPO would cost me $2k more but it has 15k less miles.

[PAX5]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Just my personal opinion, but based on my experience with my 2004 Z4 and my 2010 X35d, I would never buy a BMW with 60K on it, particularly if it was loaded. I'd save my pennies until I could buy a new one with a 4-year complete warranty.

Personally, I have no reservations whatsoever buying a BMW (or any other desirable car) with higher mileage (e.g. 50K+), as long as:
1. Complete dealer and non-dealer service records are verifiable and performed according to manufacturer recommended schedule during and after the warranty period.
2. All recalls and TSB's are known, and understood.
3. Historically BMW's best model year is near or at the end of of a life cycle. Try to buy one of these. Of course there are exceptions.
4. A PPI is performed by your trusted mechanic.
5. A willingness to do repairs yourself by using resources like this forum to solve problems.
6. Know and understand when and why you are in over your head and part with your car when "enough, is enough ..."
7. Buying a car this way can be a tremendously gratifying experience, both personally and economically.

[ard]

Originally Posted by waqiidepp

So I need to decide between 60K miles with third party warranty

I keep asking...WHAT 3rd party warranty will you get that will cover a car already out of warranty?!?!??!

I think you will discover there is NO quality warranty you can add to that 60k mile car...