[Ian335xd]

I have just ordered a new M5 but didn't select the 20" inch options mainly due to the cost (£2080) and the fact it took my monthlies over the amount I was comfortable with.

I am happy with this but I am worried that this will cost me when I come to trade my car in,has anybody got any thoughts on this?

[roshambo]

Congrats on your order! I doubt it would make much impact. They won't hold much value, and if they did, they'd need to be in absolutely mint condition upon part exing. Wheels is one of those things that can be easily changed on a car so keeping it standard there is a good option

[rjberry]

Originally Posted by Ian335xd

I have just ordered a new M5 but didn't select the 20" inch options mainly due to the cost (2080) and the fact it took my monthlies over the amount I was comfortable with.

I am happy with this but I am worried that this will cost me when I come to trade my car in,has anybody got any thoughts on this?

Good choice of car and congratulations on your order

I personally prefer the look of the 20s but that's entirely subjective. I don't seem to recall them adding much to my monthlies as they seemed to inflate the final value. Do you know how much your payments would increase by?

Whatever you choose you're going to have one heck of a car!

[ukbeemerboy]

Originally Posted by Ian335xd

I have just ordered a new M5 but didn't select the 20" inch options mainly due to the cost (£2080) and the fact it took my monthlies over the amount I was comfortable with.

I am happy with this but I am worried that this will cost me when I come to trade my car in,has anybody got any thoughts on this?

I'm surprised it made the monthlies higher as I would of thought it would of made the value of the car higher at the end of the contract higher.

When you look at the approved used M5's, most if not all have the 20 inch wheels. Surely that answers your question....

[Ian335xd]

The monthlies increased by £33 per month.

[MWA]

Originally Posted by Ian335xd

The monthlies increased by 33 per month.

Seriously? You're getting an M5 and you're worried about 30quid... :

When I ordered my car, I wanted 18's for comfort not because of price tag. Sales man convinced that when it comes to selling a highly specced car with standard boots it would be difficult.

I drove cars with 18's and 19's back to back and decided on the 19's

I am very glad I did

[Ian335xd]

Originally Posted by MWA

Seriously? You're getting an M5 and you're worried about 30quid... :

When I ordered my car, I wanted 18's for comfort not because of price tag. Sales man convinced that when it comes to selling a highly specced car with standard boots it would be difficult.

I drove cars with 18's and 19's back to back and decided on the 19's

I am very glad I did

It's not the £33 as such but it took the monthlies over a figure I was happy with...You have to stop somewhere.

Maybe I should just order them and pay cash for them

[MWA]

Originally Posted by Ian335xd

It's not the 33 as such but it took the monthlies over a figure I was happy with...You have to stop somewhere.

Maybe I should just order them and pay cash for them

You have every right, and I know exactly where you're coming from... However, wheels are almost the only option that you can add that would change the looks of the car and IMO they make a significant improvement. Don't be persuaded by others as long as you know you would be happy with it and would have no regrets. Ultimately you could always trade your set for them in the future. When a new shape comes out, BMW would be discounting accessories and you could get yourself a set for a good price then.

Good luck man, and let's not forget the M5 is a beast that would put a smile on your face when you drive it every single time

[Nick the Greek]

I wouldn't worry.

M5s depreciate like a rock thrown off the Shard.

Enjoy it as it is.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by MWA

Seriously? You're getting an M5 and you're worried about 30quid... :

When I ordered my car, I wanted 18's for comfort not because of price tag. Sales man convinced that when it comes to selling a highly specced car with standard boots it would be difficult.

I drove cars with 18's and 19's back to back and decided on the 19's

I am very glad I did

This^!

The 19's look so small on the 5 series & if you're worried about £30 i think maybe you shouldn't be getting an M5!

[335i nthehouse]

Originally Posted by teaston

This^!

The 19's look so small on the 5 series & if you're worried about 30 i think maybe you shouldn't be getting an M5!

Not sure I agree with that sentiment.

You set a value. Shop within it. It takes will power to not want more. If the M5 comes within that budget then the op has every justification to buy one. Fair play to you!

If the wheels take you over don't have them, I'm fairly sure you can get a delivery mileage or imported set for less and sell the 19s if it became an issue down the line

[rjberry]

Originally Posted by Ian335xd

It's not the 33 as such but it took the monthlies over a figure I was happy with...You have to stop somewhere.

Maybe I should just order them and pay cash for them

There's got to be a point where you have to draw the line. I knew how much I wanted to spend each month so tailored my options list towards that and upped the deposit to make sure I achieved it.

It's your money though and if you're happy with the 19s then that's £2k you don't need to spend

[335i nthehouse]

What sort of deal did you get if you don't mind me asking?

Tell me to mind my own business if you wish, just interested as saw some to and fro on this a week or so ago

[teaston]

Originally Posted by 335i nthehouse

Not sure I agree with that sentiment.

You set a value. Shop within it. It takes will power to not want more. If the M5 comes within that budget then the op has every justification to buy one. Fair play to you!

If the wheels take you over don't have them, I'm fairly sure you can get a delivery mileage or imported set for less and sell the 19s if it became an issue down the line

It depends on opinion of course, but to me the 20's are so essential on the M5, as are the wheel size upgrades that have been offered on other M cars.

I still cringe a bit every time I see an E46 M3 on the standard 18 inch wheels!

[335i nthehouse]

Originally Posted by teaston

It depends on opinion of course, but to me the 20's are so essential on the M5, as are the wheel size upgrades that have been offered on other M cars.

I still cringe a bit every time I see an E46 M3 on the standard 18 inch wheels!

Im a lover of big wheels myself (with 20s on my F30) so can't argue with that.

If the OP is happy with 19s to stay in budget then rock on I say - lucky fella indeed. I don't think it would be the difference between taking or leaving an M5.

[Lorcan]

Sometimes you can pick up a little-used set of original BMW wheels with tyres for around half price from companies that sell aftermarket alloys.

Just sayin'.

[ukbeemerboy]

Originally Posted by 335i nthehouse

Not sure I agree with that sentiment.

You set a value. Shop within it. It takes will power to not want more. If the M5 comes within that budget then the op has every justification to buy one. Fair play to you!

If the wheels take you over don't have them, I'm fairly sure you can get a delivery mileage or imported set for less and sell the 19s if it became an issue down the line

I agree with the above to a point, the fact is the OP started this thread and so to me says he isn't happy with his decision as he wants other people to convince him...

[335i nthehouse]

Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

I agree with the above to a point, the fact is the OP started this thread and so to me says he isn't happy with his decision as he wants other people to convince him...

OP queried whether it effects trade in, not whether his car looks alright though

And I think the answer is mostly yes, but only a little bit.

If I'd set his budget I know I'd buy the car, then would probably end up doing some sort of private deal for wheel upgrade, keeping original set to sell or put back on at trade in

[sweels]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Sometimes you can pick up a little-used set of original BMW wheels with tyres for around half price from companies that sell aftermarket alloys.

Just sayin'.

And it of course means you have a set of 19s going spare that you could use for winters!

In terms of the comment on the 18s on an e46 m3, I agree on the looks, but I did read at the time that the engineers (and even some of the press) felt that particular car drove better on the 18s, so when I see one, I assume it's a discerning driver.

Presume if you put 20s on that don't come on the car from the factory that it will count as a modification, whereas (Unless with admiral) your insurance would not be hiked, but if you add them after market, it could be. Again, probably not by a huge amount in the scheme of things, but another potential cost to consider.

If you sell the car before the pcp is up then presumably it can have any mods on that you like whereas if you go the full distance on the pcp and then walk away, the car would have to be 'as ordered' (even if ironically it would be worth more to them with the 20s on. However given the nature of the OP's question, I doubt this scenario will come up!)

[JustChris]

Surely you're worrying about something way way down the line.

Enjoy your car, who know what trade in will bring. Petrol prices might be through the roof again that would be far more a factor.

M5tastic!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

I wouldn't worry.

M5s depreciate like a rock thrown off the Shard.

Enjoy it as it is.

LMFAO Nick.......

[singh21]

Get some aftermarket 21"