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I need some advice.

I was planning on buying a car by the end of the year but an opportunity presented itself that is making me think twice.

There is a 2007 4.8i X5 car for sale. The car is brand new (zero miles).

The question is, is it wise to buy a 2007 model? I know the design didn't change and basically it is the same car as the 2009 but not sure whether it is a clever move.

They are charging around 25% less then the brand new 2009 model with the same exact features.

Tell me what you think. I need to decide within the next 24 hours. Talk about a once in a life time opportunity

Model X5 4.8I
Color A52 Space Grey Metallic
LVB4 Leather Nevada, perforated, Beige

205 Automatic transmission
212 Brake system, country-specific equipment
217 Active Steering
220 Self-leveling suspension
2RY Light-alloy wheels star spoke 212
2VA Adaptive driving
321 Exterior parts in body color
322 Comfort access
354 Green stripe windscreen
358 Climate comfort windscreen
386 Roof rails
3AG Backup camera
402 Panorama glass roof
423 Floor mats, velours
428 Warning triangle
430 Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function
431 Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function
441 Smoker's package
453 Active seat ventilation, front
456 Comfort seats front, electronically adjustable
488 lumber support
493 Storage compartment package
494 Seat heating for driver and front passenger
4AB Fine-wood trim Burr Walnut
508 Park Distance Control
521 Rain sensor
522 Xenon light
524 Adaptive cornering lights
534 Automatic air conditioning
544 Dynamic cruise control
548 speedometer with kilometer reading
563 light package
5AC High-beam assistant
601 TV function
609 Navigation system professional
620 Voice control
644 Universal provision for mobile phone installation
672 CD Changer for 6 CD's
676 HiFi loudspeaker system

The remaining options are standard for this region they include the DVD for the region etc...

I need advice ... can't wait too long ..
Any help will be appreciated

Sounds like a good deal, but where has it been for the last year?

It looks fully loaded and I would guess the sticker would be $68-$72k range. It looks like an amazing deal if you are planning to hold it for a long-term. But, if you are not, resale value will take a hit vs. a 2009 just because of older model year. Something to consider.

Its been parked in a showroom for most of the year but then moved out to a covered parking spot outside

It'll definitely be long term. I wasn't planning on spending so much on my next car but i just think this is a sweet bargain ..

P.S right on with the value :)

great deal...I love my 07 X5. The differenecs in 07 to 09 are not huge, other than the just announced redesign of the idrive and Google map functions, also the earlier 07's didnt have 6FL Ipod option, and now come w/ DVD changer up front. so if those are important and cost isnt an issue go w/ 09, otherwise this is a great deal.

25% discount will more than cover the depreciation from the 2009. Great deal I would go for it!

Sounds nice & loaded..."zero" miles: impossible.
GL,mD

I'm not a mechanic or an expert but is there harm if the car is sitting there for over a year? Will it have any effect on the electrical, tires, oil, engine, etc?

A test drive is recommended.

:iagree:

Good question...no expert, but tires could be flat spotted, or have
sidewall cracks, gas is probably shot unless it had a product like
Stabil added and "run through" the injectors, the computer maybe
sleeping, lol!, etc. Not insurmountable, but I would give it a drive
and careful going over.