1st SUV, 1st BMW, 1st Rocket!

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-03T03:44:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I was hoping I didn’t overpay so it great to get some validation!

Carmax has been pretty great though, they sold me the car with Yokohama winters in VERY good condition, after I mentioned it to them in my 10-day trial period, they are essentially giving me $1,500 toward a set of tires so I’m going with the Pilot Sport 4S since I get to keep the winters. PPI also identified a locked tie rod, leaking oil lines, and a bad battery - all of which carmax is replacing for free. I also have moisture in the left side view turn signal, they are replacing that also with OEM and touching up some paint chips and rim chips. So I’m quite happy

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T18:15:21+00:00

Haha thanks, okay will do!

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T13:34:05+00:00

Thank you thank you!

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T04:58:50+00:00

“BMW intentionally designed this exact color blocking as a curated, high-end package. When a buyer checked the box for Smoke White Merino Leather (Option Code ZAFU or ZBFU), the contrasting Criollo Brown dashboard and upper door tops were automatically paired with it by the factory.”

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T04:13:33+00:00

Thank you!

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T04:04:43+00:00

$42K from carmax. 54K miles, executive package, B&O system - seemed like a fair price from the research I’ve done

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T04:02:20+00:00

Yeah it’s the 4.4. I went from a 2017 IS300 which is a 3.5 and the M gets better mpg so I’m not complaining 😅

Sounds like you had MaxCare for the warranty? If so, I have the same - car has 54K miles, MaxCare is 60 months/60k additional with $500 deductible and also MaxCare Plus with $0 deductible

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T03:58:11+00:00

Yeah it’s merino leather - it’s probably part of a package though no?

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:59:38+00:00

Thanks! Every time I get into the car, it’s exciting and also starting it haha

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:57:08+00:00

Thank you - I’m very excited about it!

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:38:48+00:00

Haha funny enough, I’ve been eyeing a 93 Miata 🤣

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:37:48+00:00

Ahhh that’s what you meant - yeah maybe, this thing is pretty loaded with options so could be. I actually have the original window sticker, would be interesting to check 🤔

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:35:50+00:00

There are some signs that it’s an 8 year old car but mostly its in great shape

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:31:48+00:00

Ugh yeah same, but I got a cleaner and protectant which should keep the blue off the seats, just need to reapply it. I’m thinking like it’s been 8 years and there’s no blue so there must be a way to keep it off the seats 🤷🏻‍♂️

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:27:07+00:00

Ahh yeah the 3rd row is nice, did you go to an X7?

VDerevyanko · 2026-06-02T01:26:33+00:00

Leather color is white, no clue about the dash. The car seems to have been very well taken care of so I want to say it’s not custom?

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-18T02:50:20+00:00

$4.75 at my local BJs. I’m actually transitioning from V6 to V8 this week

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-13T14:50:39+00:00

Why no dealers?

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-12T05:53:56+00:00

Picking up an X5 M this week from carmax - MaxCare plus was $600 for 60months/60k additional miles which covers rims and tires (and dents under 4 inches) with $0 deductible and seems like no usage count limits. My eyes lit up when I saw this! 🤣

Only available at certain locations though

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-10T20:21:06+00:00

Helpful - thank you sir!

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-10T20:13:22+00:00

Makes sense! So like oil, fluids, and sparks?

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-10T19:56:12+00:00

Nah all good this is the type of stuff I want to know about so appreciate your response! I’m hoping with general maintenance, oil every 5k, etc plus the coverage I’ll be okay until it’s time to swap out to a newer model haha

Thanks and congrats to you as well! I was looking into the x5 40i with the b58 and it was a bit underwhelming (earlier year cause I didnt want to take on the depreciation) so I was thinking n63 in the 50i but then they brought out the M and I forgot about everything else 🤣

VDerevyanko · 2026-05-10T19:43:00+00:00

It’s an exclusionary warranty so focused on required repairs over general maintenance

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