03-24-2024, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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Buying Used BMW's (X3)
Hi ! I recently had an issue with my 2011 X3 and I am looking at selling this one after I have it fixed and purchasing another one, I originally got my X3 from a family friend who doesn't have connections for another X3 right now. What are the most reliable sites to search for used BMW's on, and specifically X3's? How much should I trust Carvana and Carfax? Additionally, what are some red flags to look for when searching for a used BMW.
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I use cargurus and edmunds mainly. I HIGHLY recommend bringing a laptop with ISTA installed, I always check faults (a given) and I always check the Check control message history. Checking the history of control messages allows you a glimpse into the history of the car that someone else cannot clear. If I do not see any recent serious messages that is a good sign, if I see ZERO faults and a recent serious check control message I walk away. EDIT: wanted to add that some faults there is better than zero imo, lets you know they didnt clear them too recently and all BMW's will store some faults. Ideally they all have a fault frequency of one and are not currently present.
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I used CarGurus almost explicitly just for ease. I brought my Autel MK808TS to scan for faults, didn't have my laptop with ISTA set up at the time.
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03-25-2024, 10:28 AM | #5 |
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I'd personally look at the history and make sure it passes my 'sniff test' before I put it down on my shortlist. I also tend to avoid too-good-to-be-true listed prices esp if it's from an independent dealership.
Also buying from a non-BMW dealership is usually cheaper but I try to 'read between the lines' like a BMW traded in a Lexus dealership (not from auction) may be more likely the owner switched to a Lexus model (possibly due to being tired of the issues he had?). Conversely, a BMW traded in a Porsche dealership can possibly mean the owner did an upgrade (I've seen many BMWs, and other cars for that matter, traded in our local Porsche dealerships having majority, if not all, of the options checked and properly taken care of). Again, these are just what I've seen in our area and I'm in no way suggesting that this is always true. YMMV |
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