530d worth a closer look?

positivenote

hi guys,
came across this motor that ticks all the right boxes for me, only prob is that its over the border. what would the cost of bringing it down be approx? do you reckon it would be worth it?

http://www.usedcarsni.com/21918622

alternatively there is this one, which i prefer but the miles are fairly high... or should i be worrying about the miles?

http://www.usedcarsni.com/20902388

thanks a milllion for any advice

L-M

I don't think 8,000 pounds is cheap for a 02 530D. When you change that into euro and add vrt your going to be up on bigger money. If there was ever a time to be buying down south, especially those Bmw's that have been hit hard, now is the time.

bazz26

Here is one down South just as cheap if not cheaper:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/3.0-Dies/200845190766849/advert

L-M

bazz26 wrote: »

Here is one down South just as cheap if not cheaper:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/3.0-Dies/200845190766849/advert

8,000 pounds is 9,300 euro. +vrt, it's alot cheaper, and lower miles.

Wishbone Ash

bazz26 wrote: »

Here is one down South just as cheap if not cheaper:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/3.0-Dies/200845190766849/advert

ABS, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Driver Airbag, Electric Windows, Heated Seats, Immobiliser, Leather Upholstery, Multiple Airbags, Parking Sensors, Radio Cassette, Radio Remote Control, Rear Head Rests, Remote Central Locking, Traction Control

:eek:

bazz26

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

:eek:

It has a cd player too though, probably a changer in the boot. Not uncommon for some cars to have had both a cd and cassette player up to recently. My last car did and it was 03.

L-M

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

:eek:

I'd say alot of them had the radio-cassette/cd option, as the tape was probably still be drained out. It's either a cassette, with a cd changer. Or just a single cd, with a cassette underneath.

Edit: Go away Bazz haha :P

positivenote

o we think that either is worth a closer look guys or as stated i'll propberbly find better value down south?

Boots2006

Hi positivenote,

As you know, I recently sold a 2003 530d (down South!). The going rate would appear to be "cheapest on carzone less 15%" - and thats around what I sold at (straight sale). Its still on CBG.ie as I haven't got around to telling them its sold, and I haven't exactly been inundated with nuisance enquiries!

The VRT rate is shocking on these things, as the OMSP is high, and the emissions are at the high end also. I don't think you'll save anything by importing yourself. You might pick up a bargain for a previous UK import (imported already by someone else back a while), as you'll get the Irish price, but the UK spec!

Fantastic car BTW, wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

positivenote

thanks boots. Anywhere other than usedcarsni worth having a look at?

E92

Limerick-man wrote: »

8,000 pounds is 9,300 euro. +vrt, it's alot cheaper, and lower miles.

Holy sh!tballs - they're going for that little now:eek:. It wasn't that long ago when 530ds were selling for a lot more than that.

I swore I'd keep my E34 till it dies, but when there's that much value around the place I'll definately be upgrading next year, I can afford to do it and I love getting lots of bang for my buck.

As I'll be looking for a petrol 5 series with a manual gearbox, and since both these things are very undesirable in 5 series type cars I expect I'll find some great bargains next year when I go car hunting:D!

I'm so excited by the thought of buying an E39 next year now that I can afford it, I pity anyone that's near me between now and next January/February though:D!

homer90

Been looking around at these cars too ..... It does seem that there as as good deals to be had in the south at the moment ..
Especially considering that the vrt is quiet high for these machines
eg.

STATISTICAL CODE: 41685264
MAKE: BMW
MODEL: 530
VERSION: TD E39 SE 04DR A / SALOON / AUTOMATIC / DIESEL /
CO2 EMISSIONS: 221
MILEAGE: 80000 MILES
DATE OF FIRST REGISTRATION: JUNE 2003

OPEN MARKET SELLING PRICE: €20776
RATE OF TAX: 32%
VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX:
(payable on enquiry date) €6648

Boots2006

positivenote wrote: »

thanks boots. Anywhere other than usedcarsni worth having a look at?

Here's a couple for you:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D-M-Spor/200840190246121/advert

http://cars.buyandsell.ie/vehicles/view/141941/bmw-530d-sport-2002

AC Car Sales are very good - BMW specialists, worth keeping an eye out for anything that comes in to them, as it shows a certain level of interest in the car by the previous owner ...

homer90

Boots2006 wrote: »

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D-M-Spor/200840190246121/advert

I had a look at this one, Beautiful car ! Funnily enough they dropped the price by 1K in the last week too.

bazz26

Boots2006 wrote: »

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D-M-Spor/200840190246121/advert

Considering the lack of spec on that car, no climate control, MFSW or leather interior, I think that asking price is pretty expensive.

L-M

E92 wrote: »

Holy sh!tballs - they're going for that little now:eek:. It wasn't that long ago when 530ds were selling for a lot more than that.

I know of a fella offered €16,000 for a 04 530D (new shape) with 70k miles and a full m-tec kit. He was happy with it.

homer90

Limerick-man wrote: »

I know of a fella offered €16,000 for a 04 530D (new shape) with 70k miles and a full m-tec kit. He was happy with it.

bloody hell thanks a bit of a spanking..........

L-M

homer90 wrote: »

bloody hell thanks a bit of a spanking..........

Lol, got 38K for one 16 months ago. Ah how times have changed.

positivenote

Cheers for the feedback again guys, having searched a little more ive come across two more that may be interesting:
what do you think? or am i better off waiting a while

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/Saloon-A/200840190220819/advert

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D/200811188275949/advert

thanks

L-M

positivenote wrote: »

Cheers for the feedback again guys, having searched a little more ive come across two more that may be interesting:
what do you think? or am i better off waiting a while

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/Saloon-A/200840190220819/advert

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D/200811188275949/advert

thanks

First one is 00? What are you willing to spend, or are you just looking for a clean one?

positivenote

primarly looking at getting a fairly clean one with a decent history tbh. approx 12 grand ish...

niceirishfella

A Tip about buying 530d's for NI.

A lot of the diesel up there is Washed Diesel - and i've had a 530D that the injectors went KAPUTT on due to this.
Not a cheap fix either. Thread carefully.
Wonderfull car tho'.

galwaytt

positivenote wrote: »

Cheers for the feedback again guys, having searched a little more ive come across two more that may be interesting:
what do you think? or am i better off waiting a while

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/Saloon-A/200840190220819/advert

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D/200811188275949/advert

thanks

11k for a manual ?? And it doesn't state it has leather, so I'll guess it doesn't have it.........bonkers.

I like the other one though - I don't think a newer plate is worth paying for, tbh, buy on condition only.

positivenote

cheers galway, basically im looking at trading in my bora tdi 2002 with 78k on its clock and was hoping for a 530d whilst paying as little extra as possible. do you reckon im mad for switching or is it worth it. im looking favourably at the 00 car linked to above. i can have a look at it tomorrow if i want... any advice on what to double check etc? my bora has had a new clutch and gasket/pump changed recently.
thanks again for any advice guys

L-M

positivenote wrote: »

cheers galway, basically im looking at trading in my bora tdi 2002 with 78k on its clock and was hoping for a 530d whilst paying as little extra as possible. do you reckon im mad for switching or is it worth it. im looking favourably at the 00 car linked to above. i can have a look at it tomorrow if i want... any advice on what to double check etc? my bora has had a new clutch and gasket/pump changed recently.
thanks again for any advice guys

Out of curiousity, how much do you plan on getting for the bora?

S.I.R

positivenote wrote: »

hi guys,
came across this motor that ticks all the right boxes for me, only prob is that its over the border. what would the cost of bringing it down be approx? do you reckon it would be worth it?

http://www.usedcarsni.com/21918622

alternatively there is this one, which i prefer but the miles are fairly high... or should i be worrying about the miles?

http://www.usedcarsni.com/20902388

thanks a milllion for any advice

530D's with m sport package are tradign hands for next to nothing atm ( as they like 4x4's cant be shifted )

10-12.5k is the current dealer price as my mate got rid of one stupidly in the effort to get a porshe....

Worst desission ever imho.

galwaytt

S.I.R wrote: »

10-12.5k is the current dealer price as my mate got rid of one stupidly in the effort to get a porshe....

Worst desission ever imho.

Er no. But if he'd have rung me, I'd have traded one of my 968's for a 530d - it would have been cheaper for both of us !!

Still would, in fact.

galwaytt

positivenote wrote: »

cheers galway, basically im looking at trading in my bora tdi 2002 with 78k on its clock and was hoping for a 530d whilst paying as little extra as possible. do you reckon im mad for switching or is it worth it. im looking favourably at the 00 car linked to above. i can have a look at it tomorrow if i want... any advice on what to double check etc? my bora has had a new clutch and gasket/pump changed recently.
thanks again for any advice guys

I'm no expert on them, sorry, but I don't reckon you're mad. The thing about the 00 one is it's probably the least attractive to most would-be buyers - no M-kit, spoilers, std wheels. IMHO, they're all a ++ to you, as the car is still the same, underneath, and hopefully hasn't been messed with. A bog std car is nearly a novelty these days........

E92

galwaytt wrote: »

A bog std car is nearly a novelty these days........

+1.

Given the way the price of used cars has fallen recently and how dealers are desperate to shift whatever they have, there is absolutely no reason why the OP can't be picky and go for one with plenty of gadgets.

Leather, climate control, MFSW, Sport pack(E39s *never* had an M Sport option, it was always called Sport) are all things I'd be looking for if I were buying one. Automatics are considered desirable, but I'd never buy one because I'm not a lazy old sod;)!

They're a terriffic car, dearer than your average car to run, and prone to the odd electrical glitch, but find a good one and I know you'll absolutely love it:)!

niceirishfella

E92 wrote: »

They're a terriffic car, dearer than your average car to run, and prone to the odd electrical glitch, but find a good one and I know you'll absolutely love it:)!

+1 on that last point. A 530D imho has got to be bought with an Auto box OP, tiptronic at least.
I've had 530D's, now have a 535D - an oil burning beast.
Any questions, just pm me.

Cyrus

take a look at the 530i aswell, bound to be cheaper, its quicker and quite frugal for a big petrol

niceirishfella

Cyrus wrote: »

take a look at the 530i aswell, bound to be cheaper, its quicker and quite frugal for a big petrol

+1 -good point if you don't do big milage.
:P