Where can I even find a used BMW i4 for sale around here? I've been looking all morning and I'm just so confused because everything online is either a brand new model or located states away. I need something in the Chicago area under 45k by next Friday and I'm totally lost... is there a trick to this?
Finding a used i4 in Chicago is honestly a bit of a gamble right now. I remember hunting for my current ride and spending hours on those big aggregator sites only to find out the car was actually in California despite the local filter... it is super frustrating. You might want to consider checking the direct CPO inventory for the BMW i4 eDrive40 2022 at specific dealers like Laurel or Perillo instead. I'd suggest being really careful with that 45k budget tho. At that price point in our market, it isnt uncommon to find cars with high mileage or hidden accident history that doesnt show up on a basic report. One time I looked at a deal that had serious frame issues. Just make sure to verify the battery health report before you sign anything because rushing an EV purchase is how you get stuck with a lemon. Its a tight deadline so stay sharp.
Re: "Finding a used i4 in Chicago is honestly..."
Quick reply while I have a sec because this just triggered me. Honestly its ridiculous how bad the car market has become around here lately. I went through this exact same garbage last year trying to find a decent deal near the city and it was just one disappointment after another. I remember driving all the way out to a dealer that promised a fair price on a trade-in, only to have them basically laugh at me once I got there. It drives me crazy how these places list cars that arent even on the lot just to get you in the door... such a scam. Everything is overpriced and the sales people just dont care about your timeline or budget anymore. I spent weeks looking and honestly it felt like a full-time job that just left me feeling frustrated and broke. It used to be fun to go car shopping but now it just feels like a battle you're destined to lose.
Honestly, tpudqinuhy is right about the pricing being a hurdle, but dont let that rush you into a bad deal just to hit a deadline. Ive been so happy with my car because I focused on the reliability side of things first and didnt settle for the first cheap listing I saw. If you do find something in that range near Chicago, just be really cautious about these red flags:
> Re: "Honestly, tpudqinuhy is right about the pricing being a hurdle, but dont let that rush you into a bad deal" Everyone here is spot on about the price being a major sticking point! Trying to snag a BMW i4 eDrive40 under 45k in the city by next Friday is a huge challenge. I remember being in your shoes last summer, frantically checking sites while drinking way too much coffee... it was such a rush! I actually looked at a Tesla Model 3 Performance as an alternative because the i4 prices were just staying so stubbornly high around Chicago. Honestly, the i4 is a way better car for comfort, but if you're on a strict deadline, you might want to look at a Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor too. They hit that sub-45k price point way more often and you can usually find them sitting on lots in the suburbs like Naperville or Hoffman Estates. Basically the thread is telling you two things: