09-13-2019, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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2017 F82 9K miles vs. 2018 F82 15K miles
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I've been waiting a long time for this, and my wait might finally be over. I have wanted an M4 ever since the F82 first came out back in 2014, but wanted to wait till I felt like I did enough to earn one. Well - I think I'm there now I am looking at two used M4s very closely and would love some advice from this awesome group of folks on picking one. Car #1: 2017 F82 with 9K miles for $55K
Car #2: 2018 F82 with 15K miles for $60K
While the M-performance exhaust sounds appealing, I am concerned about the non-stock rims and the oddly low mileage on the #1. Both cars have well appointed interiors and have the DCT and CF roofs. This car will be used for "spirited" daily driving and will rarely be tracked, if at all. Is the 2018 substantially different from the 2017? And does car #2 warrant the premium in your view? Newer car and ostensibly cleaner, but more miles. Thanks again for your opinions - look forward to joining the club soon! |
09-13-2019, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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I would choose the second car if I were you.
1 owner Longer factory warranty Updated navigation system Also the rohana wheels sound horrible. This subforum is very slow lately, you haven't done anything wrong. You can do better than 60k. It's a buyers market for the F82 now.
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Also, I just test drove my first M4 with the competition package and it feels like a completely different car vs. the "stock" M4. The competition pack is a must-have!!! |
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09-23-2019, 06:05 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the input everyone. Quick update from my side.
The dealer for car #2 is being a little hard nosed -
The other option I am looking at now is a similar 2018 MY with <10K miles:
Given the salty attitude of the sales manager, I really don't want to give them my money. What are your thoughts on the CPO lower mileage vehicle, but that has had an accident reported? The accident and damage couldn't have been that bad if BMW is choosing to Certify right? Or am I just better off steering well clear of this and waiting given we seem to be in a buyer's market? Or should I just suck up my pride and go with the douche sales guy? |
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09-24-2019, 08:20 AM | #10 |
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Wait what? They won't take a check for the car? Personal financing should involve the bank you financed through simply giving you a check made payable to the dealer for the car. The same as if you withdrew funds from your own account at the same bank.
I get that they want you to use their financing, but refusing to sell you the car because of it? New one for me. I think you tell the douche dealer what you're willing to do, and if they don't want the deal you move on. There are a ton of these cars out there. Don't buy a car that's got a carfax report unless you plan on driving it until it's used up. It will hurt resale. Or if you can save $$$ upfront on it and can definitively determine the frame was never affected. |
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Awesome intel as usual - thanks folks Last edited by kingkreep; 09-24-2019 at 08:55 AM.. |
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09-25-2019, 06:39 PM | #13 |
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Indeed! I am out of state and will be definitely viewing the car in person before doing the deal. What is the best resource for finding shops that do a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) in a certain Geo?
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09-26-2019, 08:03 AM | #14 |
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I don't know. I'd use a trusted mechanic I know if I were doing it personally. Maybe others will have an idea here.
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09-29-2019, 11:14 PM | #15 |
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Update - got the seller to take the car to an independent mechanic for a PPI and got the shop to send me the report directly.
Car looks mostly good, but the Autologic scan threw up a bunch of fault codes Since the car is still under factory warranty should I just get the seller to get it fixed by an authorized BMW dealership? Or should I just walk? I really do like the build for this one though... |
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