Making a bad choice in a used BMW, how bad will it be?

[CarterKraft]

So how about '22 750i xdrive or 850i

N63TU3 I think
CPO sub 20k miles they are around $60k

Is it gonna fly apart in 3 years after warranty runs out?

Test drive went well with 523 twin turbo V8 but almost all of that car scares the shit out of me with complexity.

 

[crispins]

yes, fucking yes

 

[Void_of_Light]

Not a chance in hell.

 

[JayMcJay]

I feel like with top shelf luxo-barges you either lease them new, or buy them fully depreciated. But 2 years old feels like dangerous territory.

 

[CarterKraft]

I feel like with top shelf luxo-barges you either lease them new, or buy them fully depreciated. But 2 years old feels like dangerous territory.

I mean these things sold for $112K and are worth $60k in 2 years.

A new Lincoln Nautilus with a 255 hp i4 turbo engine in a car that is completely made in China is $65k.

These cars are MUCH more car than any Lincoln (but I agree it has the same possibility of much more problems)
With unlimited mileage warranty for 3 years I would dump the car if it was a problem.

 

[Gtrplyr78]

You do not own German barge, you support it.
Sort of like that crazy cheerleader hottie.

 

[Takotruckin]

One of the worst engines ever. Go for it, should be a great bad decision.

 

[Pt_Ranger_v8]

Shit.. If you're into wasting that kind of money, I've got an engine and transmission that need rebuilding

 

[JayMcJay]

Could be the best financial decision ever, only one way to find out………

 

[CarterKraft]

So... I had a '06 E90 N52 for 10 years, no issues outside what I would call normal maintenance for a 126k mile car.

Is a 840/740 still dumb? they are decently cheaper than the 50.
540?

 

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[Floridaman]

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

I mean these things sold for $112K and are worth $60k in 2 years.

That tells you everything you need to know about those...

 

[NorCalJalopy]

Get handy with an altel. And don’t skip maintenance. I’ve had an e60 m5 and e90 m3. Consumables is what get you.

 

[IGT]

Wife drives a 2015 750xi
It’s her “long trips” car and at 40K now

Regular maintenance at BMW and we update anything with the control system that they want to

Rides and handles like a high end European car is supposed to.
I’m not going to elaborate on performance but a 12 second quarter will put most old muscle cars to shame.

5 modes of performance/suspension settings, ours is on “comfort” most of the time.

We didn’t buy it new.

This is our second 750 and so far no big repair bills at the shop.

I’ll probably move to the next one when this reaches 70k.

 

[AKnate]

Not a chance in hell of spending 60k on a car.

Agreed.

 

[[486]]

ah yes spending 60k on a bmw
the next most relaxing thing to taking a nailgun to your sack

 

[Norm]

Nice car, zero chance I would own one without a warranty on it. What’s the lease on a new one? I mean if going to loose a bunch of money anyway.

 

[east_beast]

Is it gonna fly apart in 3 years after warranty runs out?

A good buddy's late father who ran a large northern VA BMW dealership used to always say, "If you can't afford to buy a Bimmer with a warranty, then you sure as hell can't afford to own a Bimmer without one."

 

[Fishnbeer]

7 series is a nice fucking car.

Dont get a BMW V8. You can get a 740 with B58 turbo 6 cyl.

CPO coverage does not cover everything. Make sure you can afford good insurance coverage, cracked windshield runs about 4k installed at the dealer, and you should def get the OEM glass.

 

[east_beast]

A $4k windshield...

 

[the conservative atheist]

A good buddy's late father who ran a large northern VA BMW dealership used to always say, "If you can't afford to buy a Bimmer with a warranty, then you sure as hell can't afford to own a Bimmer without one."

 

[CarterKraft]

7 series is a nice fucking car.

Dont get a BMW V8. You can get a 740 with B58 turbo 6 cyl.

CPO coverage does not cover everything. Make sure you can afford good insurance coverage, cracked windshield runs about 4k installed at the dealer, and you should def get the OEM glass.

I was hoping you'd way in...

I'm pushing for a 540 should be plenty spirited without the mega bux powertrain.

But the opportunity to cruise a 523hp luxury barge on a road trip sounds awesome too.

Wife wants a 8XX more than the 7.

I'll check on the lease offers, I'm not against leasing, I've done plenty before.

 

[IGT]

ah yes spending 60k on a bmw
the next most relaxing thing to taking a nailgun to your sack

I’m sure their are some $5000 90s era Cadillacs that ride just as good as a 750 but they won’t run 155

 

[AKnate]

A $4k windshield...

And I thought $1800 for one on a Lotus was crazy expensive.

 

[Fishnbeer]

A $4k windshield...

Its 'sound dampening' and it works. These cars are dead quiet inside even on the freeway. Glass is extra thick and it is rather large overall. Probably one of the heaviest windshields i have ever installed. Plus it has heated sections, camera mounts, etc

 

[DMG]

I’m sure their are some $5000 90s era Cadillacs that ride just as good as a 750 but they won’t run 155

If we go 5 years past the 90s, the CTS V will.

 

[CarterKraft]

who is paying for it?

buy her a grand marquis

She works hard too

 

[[486]]

If we go 5 years past the 90s, the CTS V will.

but it rides like shit

 

[Void_of_Light]

And I thought $1800 for one on a Lotus was crazy expensive.

I'm still a bit put off by the $240 one I just had replaced.