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Originally Posted by 2008bimmerM3
Hello All
I'm very close to buying a 2018 530i and have a few questions.
How reliable is this car compared to the f10?
What problems are there?
What does the cpo warranty not cover?
How much is the prepaid maintenance plan for 2 years?
Thanks all for your help
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Pull the service records and get a carfax for the vehicle you're considering. Do not trust that CPO always means the vehicle is a cream puff.
In general the G30 530i is a solid vehicle. No glaring issues to be concerned with. The B48 engine is a better engine than the N20 in the F10 528i.
Test drive the car and listen closely for unusual sounds. Make sure the stereo is off during the test drive. Listen to the stereo later to be sure it works to your satisfaction. Check everything you can to help identify issues the CPO process may have missed. Trust me, they miss stuff all the time.
I suggest you require the dealer do an iStep upgrade before delivery. Easy way to make sure it was completed is to check iDrive software version which should be NBT_X or later. X is the iDrive software version number.