Milage vs Age: which to choose?

Batang.Gapo · 03-28-2020, 12:42 PM

Option #1

city1991 · 03-28-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryTee

Hi,
Newbie question again

I was looking at some M4 and I found 2 similar in spec, condition and price but with very different ages and miles:
#1. M4 CP, January 2018, 46.000 miles. £33.000
#2. M4 CP, June 2016, 21.000 miles. £33.000

If you are to take one, would it be #1 or #2? If you care to expand on your choice, it would be very helpful.

First I'd look at maintenance history. Second the options. Then for me I like newer cars due to new features, etc. However the 2016 having 25,000 less miles would draw my attention. Finally depends on which car I could get for the better price too.

GeorgeF31 · 03-29-2020, 09:55 AM

Higher miles. Mileage is nothing to fear on these cars. Low usage with more likely weekend thrashing is much worse.

mmarkk1990 · 03-29-2020, 03:35 PM

I'd personally go with newer/higher miles

I'd rather the car had done motorway miles for 2 years instead of city driving for 4.

Also in terms of value, if I bought a car because it has low mileage I'd feel more guilty putting miles on it. If it already has a bunch of miles it doesn't matter so much, at least it's still newish.

2000Z3M · 03-30-2020, 09:09 AM

one is pre LCI one is post LCI. I would get a PPI and lean to the post LCI.

GreyF30 · 03-31-2020, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MAKH 5

I see what you DID there. Fun stuff only happens in Mexico.

jcortez75 · 04-11-2020, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MAKH 5

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Originally Posted by otay

I just personally prefer lower miles. Bought a 2015 335i in January of 2019 with about 20k miles and only have 24k miles on it now. I work from home, so miles will stay low. Could be the lowest mileage '15 335i in the country.

Since you are looking at M4s, there is a specific forum here:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=470

They will likely be able to give additional guidance on differences between model years.

You just beat me out haha. Got a 2015 335 in May of 2019 with 17k miles. Just hit 30,000 lol. If i could quit going for joy rides in mexico every weekend or whenever i get a chance my miles might have challenged yours.

Another vote for lower mileage.

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Originally Posted by MAKH 5

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Originally Posted by otay

I just personally prefer lower miles. Bought a 2015 335i in January of 2019 with about 20k miles and only have 24k miles on it now. I work from home, so miles will stay low. Could be the lowest mileage '15 335i in the country.

Since you are looking at M4s, there is a specific forum here:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=470

They will likely be able to give additional guidance on differences between model years.

You just beat me out haha. Got a 2015 335 in May of 2019 with 17k miles. Just hit 30,000 lol. If i could quit going for joy rides in mexico every weekend or whenever i get a chance my miles might have challenged yours.

Another vote for lower mileage.

I got a 2015 428i drive gran coupe in April with only 11K miles and just hit 38K miles. I love this car.

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GeorgeF31 Private 47 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2017 330i xDrive M Sport Wagon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Higher miles. Mileage is nothing to fear on these cars. Low usage with more likely weekend thrashing is much worse.
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mmarkk1990 Private 20 Rep 65 Posts Drives: Bmw f31 330d Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	I'd personally go with newer/higher miles I'd rather the car had done motorway miles for 2 years instead of city driving for 4. Also in terms of value, if I bought a car because it has low mileage I'd feel more guilty putting miles on it. If it already has a bunch of miles it doesn't matter so much, at least it's still newish.
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2000Z3M Captain 639 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 2016 435i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	one is pre LCI one is post LCI. I would get a PPI and lean to the post LCI.
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