bmw 530d

shawnee

Hi , Am thinking of buying a 530d auto . The one I am looking at is a 00 with less than 100k . It is immaculate with leather etc. Can buy this for around 5500 and would probably hold on to my own car as a backup. I realise the tax on these is crazy around 1200 but given the reasonable price this would be factored into my motoring costs. Would proably be my only chance of owing a car with this spec and comfort. It is also a decent size which I like as I find 3 series etc a bit pokey. Any advice on purchasing this model would be appreciated. :cool:

bazz26

Sounds like good value.

Just verify the low mileage through the service history and make sure to have a mechanic check the car over before buying.

Very nice car.

Seth Brundle

+1
I presume you are referring to the E39. Excellent car!
Take a look at this: http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=24786&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

galwaytt

absolutely +1 at that money

Eoin

If that is genuine mileage and it's in good condition, then I think "reasonable" doesn't even begin to describe the price.

shawnee

Thanks a million for the opinions, and especially kbannon for that website and information, loads of reading there. Boards motors is certainly the best and most helpful site.:pac: Will keep ye informed of my progress over the next few weeks.

E92

What are you waiting for? start looking for one as soon as you can.

They are an absolutely savage car.

Trust me, you'll never want to look back if you get a good one there it is the best car in its class by a margin so big you really couldn't measure it.

Voodoomelon

If there's 80K+ on the clock, factor in a water pump and radiator replacement soon. It's often recommended that these are replaced as a preventative measure rather than waiting for a failure. Use that as a bargaining chip if they haven't already been done.

Listen carefully for shudder from the wheels, or shimmy when braking at 50-60mph which can indicate worn suspension bushings. If you get a strange shudder whilst braking at any speed, the car may also have warped rotors.

Check the rubber on the door seals, especially on the front doors. A quality car at a great price, there's a 2002 530d E39 in my area for €14500, admittantly overpriced but you've got a bargain there.

shawnee

Thanks Voodoomelon ....great name, will check for the items mentioned.:D

commited

Fantastic cars.

Something else to realise - my in-line fuel pump started giving me problems around 95k(it felt like I was hitting a rev limiter at 3000rpm). Also, the rubber donut in the gearchange assembly needed to be changed around the same time (shunt from the transmission but mine was Manual)

Buy it!