[CObeamer]

I leased a 2016 28i about 4 years ago and am thinking about getting another X3.

I'm looking at two 2014 X3 35i and don't know which one is the better option. Both are fully loaded M Sport xdrive 35i with the only difference being that one has the automatic high beams and the other doesn't. The main differentiator is mileage and price.

Option 1: 57k miles for $24k
Option 2: 97k miles for $17k

Whichever one I choose I'm going to keep for around 3 years and 40-50k miles.

Which one would you choose?

[brianhinton77]

Are there service records with either one?

[Danyal.N55]

Originally Posted by CObeamer

I leased a 2016 28i about 4 years ago and am thinking about getting another X3.

I'm looking at two 2014 X3 35i and don't know which one is the better option. Both are fully loaded M Sport xdrive 35i with the only difference being that one has the automatic high beams and the other doesn't. The main differentiator is mileage and price.

Option 1: 57k miles for $24k
Option 2: 97k miles for $17k

Whichever one I choose I'm going to keep for around 3 years and 40-50k miles.

Which one would you choose?

Originally Posted by CObeamer

I leased a 2016 28i about 4 years ago and am thinking about getting another X3.

I'm looking at two 2014 X3 35i and don't know which one is the better option. Both are fully loaded M Sport xdrive 35i with the only difference being that one has the automatic high beams and the other doesn't. The main differentiator is mileage and price.

Option 1: 57k miles for $24k
Option 2: 97k miles for $17k

Whichever one I choose I'm going to keep for around 3 years and 40-50k miles.

Which one would you choose?

Of course, with any car Lower Miles are better even though it's more money lower mileage is better less wear on the Motor, Transmission, really everything. But make sure to get a PPI on the car you choose if everything checks out then Go For It!

[CObeamer]

Originally Posted by brianhinton77

Are there service records with either one?

Just what is on the vehicle history reports.

Option 1: Low Mileage
6,619
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
12,886
BRAKES SERVICED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICED
LUBE, OIL AND/OR FILTER CHANGED
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
19,486
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
LUBE, OIL AND/OR FILTER CHANGED
23,935
VEHICLE IN DEALER INVENTORY(COLOR REPORTED AS BLACK)
CERTIFIED AS BMW APPROVED CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE
23,935
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED
BATTERY SERVICED OR REPLACED
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
BRAKES SERVICED
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
23,941
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED
27,160
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
36,742
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
56,988
PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION (CA)

Option 2: High Mileage
36,736
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
50,740
Tire repaired
77,418
Oil and filter changed
Anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Vehicle washed/detailed
77,451
Windshield replaced
85,000
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Vehicle washed/detailed
85,029
Brake pad sensor(s) replaced
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Front brakes replaced
89,235
Cooling system serviced

[mwat]

If it was me I wouldn't even consider option 2 unless it was incredibly clean with very good maintenance records.

If you can stretch your budget the LCI (to me) is a significant upgrade over the pre-lci.
I have a '16 Melbourne red 35i M sport, glad I found it.

[Danyal.N55]

Originally Posted by CObeamer

Just what is on the vehicle history reports.

Option 1: Low Mileage
6,619
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
12,886
BRAKES SERVICED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICED
LUBE, OIL AND/OR FILTER CHANGED
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
19,486
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
LUBE, OIL AND/OR FILTER CHANGED
23,935
VEHICLE IN DEALER INVENTORY(COLOR REPORTED AS BLACK)
CERTIFIED AS BMW APPROVED CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE
23,935
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED
BATTERY SERVICED OR REPLACED
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
BRAKES SERVICED
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
23,941
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICED
27,160
TIRES OR WHEELS SERVICE PERFORMED
VEHICLE FLUIDS SERVICED
36,742
MULTIPLE POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
56,988
PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION (CA)

Option 2: High Mileage
36,736
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
50,740
Tire repaired
77,418
Oil and filter changed
Anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Vehicle washed/detailed
77,451
Windshield replaced
85,000
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Vehicle washed/detailed
85,029
Brake pad sensor(s) replaced
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Front brakes replaced
89,235
Cooling system serviced

I recommend buying the LCI if you can spend the extra cash for it, it'll be very much worth the money, I have a 2015 X3 28i xDrive Myself and from 2014/2015 There is a HUGE Difference with everything. I recommend buying the newer one.

[Opie55]

You don't say why these 2 are the only options. Because they are local and you don't feel like driving elsewhere in Colorado or Salt Lake? Because they are both colors you love? Because they are cheap? X3s are pretty common so I would guess you have a pretty big pool to start from. I personally would opt for lower miles if I planned to keep it for 50k more, but if the higher mileage one seemed super-clean and was a color combo I preferred I could be persuaded, but I DIY everything, so that makes a difference.

[CObeamer]

What is the significant changes with the LCI? The pinned post got me under the impression the only changes were some minor cosmetics and the touchpad on the idrive controller.

[mwat]

Originally Posted by CObeamer

What is the significant changes with the LCI? The pinned post got me under the impression the only changes were some minor cosmetics and the touchpad on the idrive controller.

The biggest changes to me is that the exterior body looks tremendously better.

The interior is slightly different depending on your packages, if you get a 2017 you get a different steering wheel (assuming M sport)

To me the exterior of the LCI is worth at least $5k over the pre-lci. If the LCI M sport is a 10/10, the pre-LCI is like a 6/10, in my opinion.

See below side by side, admittedly I'm bias towards my own car of course... excuse the horrendous compression...

[brianhinton77]

Originally Posted by CObeamer

What is the significant changes with the LCI? The pinned post got me under the impression the only changes were some minor cosmetics and the touchpad on the idrive controller.

That’s right…cosmetics…what gets me is the records on the vehicles. I would inspect both especially valve gasket sea and make sure there are no leaks. I like the idea of option # 2 having the plugs changed just 15K or so miles ago. Option #1 will need plugs coming up. If it were me, I would go with the cheaper more mileage car if it all checks out. Knowing you’re only going to have it a few years , you’ll have more money to save for wear items….just my .02

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by brianhinton77

If it were me, I would go with the cheaper more mileage car if it all checks out. Knowing you’re only going to have it a few years, you’ll have more money to save for wear items….just my .02

Tend to agree with this.

I did plugs and coils for a couple hundred bucks in parts and it took only a few hours to do, it's not bad if you've got a little experience working on cars. Gives you an idea of about what a dealer or shop might charge. Trying to say that of course maintenance is a factor, if a lot is due, but this particular thing isn't too bad if there is otherwise a big price difference.