10-06-2020, 04:51 PM | #1 |
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Purchasing a 2018 F90 M5 - What do I need to know?
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I'm in the process of upgrading my current M2 to an M5. It will be used and likely be a pre LCI model, 18/68 plate in the UK. I was wondering if there are any common faults, snags or traits that I need to look out for when considering a certain car? Price range is going to be around the £60k mark, which means mileage from 7k up to about 25k. At 25k miles are we seeing any issues or are they still good value? I should still have at least 1 years manufacturer warranty left, but I can get this extended on a dealer bought car to 2 additional (3 total) for around £1,000, which I think is worth it for peace of mind alone. I'd love to hear any thoughts or input on this? Cheers |
10-07-2020, 03:30 AM | #2 |
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As long as they have had the all important running in service and have been properly maintained you should be fine.
If you want the full blown sound effects make sure to get a pre particulate filter car with the Mperformance exhaust. If you don't want to spend £10k changing pads and discs, make sure your DO NOT get a car with ceramics. |
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One month old M5 comp LCI is £83k with only 100 miles on the clock, staggering cliff edge depreciation Good luck 👍 Ps I might be doing same after that horrific m3 frontal
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Will get a build date from the dealer tomorrow and see what the crack is. Give it 6 months and these will be sub £50k. Not sure there are better cars for the money? |
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V8 600+ BHP Value for money it's an excellent car if purchase used. I think new ones will be sold with £20k off soon. In the UK, the market for these cars is diminishing so they'll be keen to shift them. Politicians used come at motorists with just taxes but more lately they've started to interfere with even the noise it makes!!! Baffling nanny state I'm keeping an eye out for one, might pounce on a 6-12 mth old LCI model so that's going to be around March/April time I know a dealer with a brands hatch grey M5 comp LCI ready to go unreg new, If you fancy haggling a juicy discount with them!
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Nothing wrong with getting CCB if you're in the 7-25km range. CCB should last more than 100k km easy.
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Make sure the engine was not modified via software or that remaining warrantee will be worth nothing. BUY EXTENDED WARRANTEE.
Check to see if all the updates were done, gas tank, etc. Take motrin before you drive it, or your face will hurt from smiling too much. Mike
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Personally I would only buy from a main dealer, as they have probably sold the car originally and traded it back in again though these car do come up in auctions so ask the questions about history.
Oh and yes to extended warranty, money well spent in my book. |
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Share pictures when you have a moment. Actually considering one too on a 18 or 19. I actually like the dash more but am used to the updated digital one. Choice between this and the G80 next year but want to see in person before final decision.
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Just so your due diligence in research, car fax, requesting service history, etc. You are really not buying a old car of concern here. The stock brakes will squeak, unless you change the pads. Typical service issues are passenger restraint failure, due to moisture buildup throwing off sensor.
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