BMW 530d
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BMW 530d
Sorry folks...Omega is dying a slow-ish death so need to get another car asap. Expect more of these threads.
Has anyone got any advice on the BMW 530d? I recall it being highly admired, and there are a few around the 15 grand mark (03 models with c50k miles) which would be within my budget for this sort of car.
1. Is that a reasonable price?
2. Anything to look out for? Cambelt changes, recalls, things that tend to go wrong etc? 3. What are service costs/intervals like?
4. Likely depreciation over another 1-3 yrs
More questions to follow I'm sure.
Has anyone got any advice on the BMW 530d? I recall it being highly admired, and there are a few around the 15 grand mark (03 models with c50k miles) which would be within my budget for this sort of car.
1. Is that a reasonable price?
2. Anything to look out for? Cambelt changes, recalls, things that tend to go wrong etc? 3. What are service costs/intervals like?
4. Likely depreciation over another 1-3 yrs
More questions to follow I'm sure.
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If you don't do many miles then it may be cheaper to go petrol rather than diesel. When I looked for a 5 series the petrol models were 1-3K cheaper and as we do few miles the petrol worked out a better buy-and I think its a much nicer drive!
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We have an x5 3.0d sport and the engine is fantastic. For a big old bus it really pulls well. MPG isnt great (between 23 and 28 depending on how you drive), I would imagine that the 5 would be a bit better as it has not got as much lard to carry around.
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Watch the turbos, San, one of our toggies has a 525d E39 Touring and the turbo blew. Sucked a load of oil into the intercooler, cost of fixing (new turbo, new I/C) was
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Mat, the internet car showrrom are offering a 3 yr warranty with all their bmws at the moment.
I would hope that turbos would be covered wouldn't they?
I would hope that turbos would be covered wouldn't they?