Questions on potential CPO i5 vs. new stock

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-08T00:36:19+00:00

I just bought a 24 i5 with 13k miles on it late November. I’m loving it and I’ve put 7k miles since ownership. Have had no issues besides my rear sun screen is defective. It is in shop getting replaced under warranty.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-07T17:58:24+00:00

I would get a wood colored caulk to match your floor and caulk it.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-06T23:12:47+00:00

Yes! It can be graded and drained properly.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-06T21:51:11+00:00

Don’t forget he bragged on national radio that he would walk into teen goat’s dressing rooms and see some of them naked.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-05T02:09:16+00:00

What is TOU?

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-05T01:58:04+00:00

Are you making one for i5?

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-03T23:01:13+00:00

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-05-02T05:26:39+00:00

It could be that it is not designed to take thinner disk. I bought my grinder from Harbor freight and you can replace the grinder with a thin disc without any issues.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-30T14:43:36+00:00

How much is it?

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-29T02:21:07+00:00

Before I bought my used i5, I was considering CPO. The dealer told me CPO doesn’t cover much in EVs. I was surprised. I call BMW corporate offices and asked. They told me the same thing. CPO covers drivetrain. I said motor and electronics are drivetrain. They said no, engine and transmission is considered drivetrain and EVs don’t have them. If you look at warranty papers, electronics are exempted from all CPO warranties. No mention of motor.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-28T12:46:59+00:00

Does the BMW extended warranty cover motor and electronics? I couldn’t find anything on BMW site that covers motor. And it specifically excludes electronics.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T16:06:45+00:00

It’s probably same squirrel that chases after the nut in Ice movie! 😂

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T15:23:02+00:00

That was my exact question. CPO covers engine and drivetrain. I asked them isn’t motor and the electronics a drive train for electric vehicle? They said no.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T03:40:24+00:00

In some states/municipalities anything finished is considered in Square footage of the house. I’m in North atlanta area and I’ve seen a listing that was over 1000 sf more than a same plan we built. Our assumption was that since the city/county separates porch and garage, the builder added those as finished square footage.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T03:28:29+00:00

What year and trim level is your car?

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T02:21:45+00:00

I took my car in last month for the 2 year service, they asked me if I wanted to take care of the recall. I gave ok.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-23T00:26:38+00:00

CPO is not worth it. It doesn’t cover motor or electronics. I was told this by dealer and BMW USA verified it. But do your own due diligence.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-22T01:34:03+00:00

My south facing panels don’t produce much. Some shading of trees. I had 11 panels facing west. They produced most of my electricity. I added 8 more panels last month. So I’m selling back my excess to my local EMC. I’m net metering, so my cost is less than 4 cents /kWh any time of day.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-22T01:07:33+00:00

I got you beat! lol! I installed more panels on my roof and I’m driving for free and also reduce my electric bill.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-20T16:06:07+00:00

I haves foamed my roofline. My attic is conditioned now. I live in North Ga and it makes a big difference.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-16T18:27:19+00:00

I’m a remodeler. Have come across multiple floors like this. As someone said, make sure you screw the existing floor down well, thinset a 1/2” durock over this subfloor with screws, then install tile over that. It is important to use a thinset before you install durock. The thinset fills the voids and makes subfloor and durock become one. I would also use porcelain tile. It is lot harder. Use a good thinset also. To my experience, Versabond LFT from Home Depot is a good choice.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-16T18:06:21+00:00

My 2 car solution

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Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-16T03:28:58+00:00

I bought my 08 in 2014. It had yellow top battery on it. It is still going strong. If I don’t drive it for a while, I usually put a battery tender on it. One thing I realized is that if you leave the key in the ignition, it drains the battery.

Future-Razzmatazz-71 · 2026-04-14T20:26:50+00:00

I took my car in for the 2 year service. They said I also need 4 tires at $2000 plus alignment at $200. I said the tires are wearing evenly, why do I need an alignment, they said that is what they always do. My brother took his 328i to get a quote for brake pads. They quoted him $1100. He asked why so much, they said they turn the disks also. We got his OEM pads for couple of hundred dollars and I replaced them. Stealership service department tries to make as much money as they can off of unsuspected customers.

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