Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Changing from BMW 318Ci - Advice Please

  • 16-05-2011 11:41am
    #1
    Posh Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Currently drive a 02 318Ci 2.0L Petrol. Fuel economy is pretty good at about 28mpg for mostly city driving. I am thinking of changing as I have 1 child with a second on the way.

    Need a bigger car with rear doors. Am considering the 520d but I don't want to spend more than a few K in the change.

    Any suggestions?


Comments

  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Can't see a few k getting you a 520d with yours when trading in


  • #3
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    You'll pick up a nice 01-02 E39 520d msport for about €5k. As to what you'd get for your own, i'm not sure.


  • #4
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Your own will depend on condition and spec. but anywhere between 4K -4,8 would be achievable.

    You would get a reasonable E39 in that year/bracket. Make sure proper checks are carried out on it.


  • #5
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Does it have to be diesel? Cause the 520d will prob be out of your budget. Why not look at the petrol 520.

    Something like these:

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-M-SP/201119202403661/advert?channel=CARS

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-M-TE/201115202004169/advert?channel=CARS


  • #6
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Op how many miles are you doing? There are some very nice 520 m sports on carzone at moment...


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    I'd sy u will get about 4k tops for yours .

    What about a Mondeo zetec? It has all the gizmos and acres of room.
    I just changed from a 316 to a mondeo zetec saloon as now have 2 small kids and am very happy. The boot size is enormous and the car comes with loads of extras


  • #8
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    mondeo's are great alright and I agree with you about the 3 series OP...


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    You'll pick up a nice 01-02 E39 520d msport for about €5k. As to what you'd get for your own, i'm not sure.

    I though the E39 520d was only ever sold on the Continent?


  • #10
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    I think you're right, I only assumed there was 520d's available in the E39 because the OP inferred as much. I'd do as everyones suggesting and plunge for a petrol.


  • #11
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    You'll pick up a nice 01-02 E39 520d msport for about €5k. As to what you'd get for your own, i'm not sure.
    bazz26 wrote: »
    I though the E39 520d was only ever sold on the Continent?

    E39 520d was facelift LHD only. But an E39 525d is quite a lot nicer if you do the milage to justify a diesel.

    /M


  • Advertisement
Advertisement