M550i Search - Page 25

wdc330i · 12-18-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Considering the amount of cars Jon moves out of CA, that sounds like BS

Is that through performance delivery, though?

SARAFIL · 12-18-2023, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Considering the amount of cars Jon moves out of CA, that sounds like BS

Some dealers just don’t want to deal with the headaches of out of state deals (in particular far away buyers and not nearby state buyers). Even if buyer is super cooperative, there’s more work for them with the paperwork, facilitating of out of state reg, waiting on shipping, etc. If they have a strong local market then the deal might not be worth the effort.

wdc330i · 12-18-2023, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Some dealers just don’t want to deal with the headaches of out of state deals (in particular far away buyers and not nearby state buyers). Even if buyer is super cooperative, there’s more work for them with the paperwork, facilitating of out of state reg, waiting on shipping, etc. If they have a strong local market then the deal might not be worth the effort.

Makes sense. And it’s logical that California would be a strong market for that car.

robg · 12-19-2023, 04:00 PM

Yeah I’ve noticed that CA dealers are much more reluctant to do out of state deals in the past 5 years or so.

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Alan · 12-19-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

I definitely will.

Here is a good comparison video of teh MY2021 M550i & M5.

So I finally watched this video … all I can say is he over plays the cars … these are 5 series cars not 3 …. I know my 5er is an awesome car for everyday driving, it has incredible power, handles nicely for the size (has DHP) but he makes it sound like these are sports cars …. They aren’t but for a daily driver I love my M550 for what it is … it certainly isn’t a sports car or a super sports sedan.

FC · 12-24-2023, 01:44 PM

We found a local 2018 M5 in Marina Bay blue. This particular sample was a bit rough from up close, but the paint was in good enough shape to make an assessment, and the verdict is no to Marina bay. It's a nice color and I would consider it in a sportscar, but not on an M5, personally. Too much purple for my liking when in the shade.

That unfortunately brings the colors that we want to one: Donington Grey.

The frustrating part is the the closest one I've found in the last 3 months is this one near LA (still has wrong wheels and no B&W). I know nobody in LA, but my cousin is a bit of a celebrity and lived there for several years. I could call in a favor and see if he knows someone who could check it out and help with this purchase.

Am I being too paranoid? Should I just wait a few more months?

I am under no pressure besides wanting a car with at least a few months of factory warranty left. Considering many 2021's were delivered in the fall, once spring comes around the clock will really start to tick.

SCA · 12-24-2023, 02:42 PM

I would wait it out until late Jan to mid Feb, maybe even March as the preowned market is still tanking, across the board.

FC · 12-24-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I would wait it out until late Jan to mid Feb, maybe even March as the preowned market is still tanking, across the board.

BTW, based on some pricing, some dealers have not gotten the memo.

SCA · 12-24-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

BTW, based on some pricing, some dealers have not gotten the memo.

Agreed 100%.

New luxury autos are still doing really well…. I spoke to my CA at BMW a few days ago. He has been there for nearly 42 years and is retiring at the end of January. He stated that had 14.5 delivered for December and prior to noon that day they had sold 4 units, walk-ins. He stated that the last week of the year is typically nuts for them and he foresees having 20+ new units sold for the month of December.

JST · 12-24-2023, 03:20 PM

Yeah I suspect you’ll find something closer to you before March, and I also agree that prices are only likely to get better from your perspective.

Restricting yourself to just one color will make it more challenging but I’d still wait. Buying a car from LA is just too much hassle and expense, unless you’re looking to do a cross country drive with your kids over winter break for the experience.

12-19-2023, 04:00 PM	#244
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,263	Yeah I’ve noticed that CA dealers are much more reluctant to do out of state deals in the past 5 years or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-24-2023, 01:44 PM	#246
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,287	We found a local 2018 M5 in Marina Bay blue. This particular sample was a bit rough from up close, but the paint was in good enough shape to make an assessment, and the verdict is no to Marina bay. It's a nice color and I would consider it in a sportscar, but not on an M5, personally. Too much purple for my liking when in the shade. That unfortunately brings the colors that we want to one: Donington Grey. The frustrating part is the the closest one I've found in the last 3 months is this one near LA (still has wrong wheels and no B&W). I know nobody in LA, but my cousin is a bit of a celebrity and lived there for several years. I could call in a favor and see if he knows someone who could check it out and help with this purchase. Am I being too paranoid? Should I just wait a few more months? I am under no pressure besides wanting a car with at least a few months of factory warranty left. Considering many 2021's were delivered in the fall, once spring comes around the clock will really start to tick.

12-24-2023, 02:42 PM	#247
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,146	I would wait it out until late Jan to mid Feb, maybe even March as the preowned market is still tanking, across the board.

12-24-2023, 03:20 PM	#250
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,651	Yeah I suspect you’ll find something closer to you before March, and I also agree that prices are only likely to get better from your perspective. Restricting yourself to just one color will make it more challenging but I’d still wait. Buying a car from LA is just too much hassle and expense, unless you’re looking to do a cross country drive with your kids over winter break for the experience.