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8 year old BMW 520I yay or nay

  • 16-05-2011 1:54pm
    #1
    TheQueen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭


    I am looking at a couple of these 2003-2004 this week, anybody drive one?
    Would you recommend or no?
    Will it cost me a fortune to run?

    Many Thanks


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  • #2
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    I assume it is the E39 you are looking at? If so then a brilliant car to own and drive. 2.2 engine is fine for the size of car, no rocket but sprightly enough. Thirsty enough around town, expect mid 20's, better on the motorway. SE, Auto and leather are desirable/essential.

    FSH essential and even then don't be surprised to have to spend money in year one. Cooling and suspension may need attention.

    Consider the UK for the best cars, but corrosion to underside, brakelines, etc, likely at this age.

    Whatever you do, get a good mechanic to give it the once over. These BMW's hide their age well and it's easy to buy a great looking car that is shagged underneath.


  • #3
    (F.L.) Anders
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭(F.L.) Anders


    520i for The Queen, bloody typical poverty spec no doubt...











    sorry...too easy


  • #4
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    its a fantastic car, the m sport are beauties, are you looking for manual or auto, the manual will be quicker and cheaper on fuel...


  • #5
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/M-SPORT-/201117202158253/advert?channel=CARS

    the above is nice, no leather, but they come with a alcantra interior (see below link)... it has the other extras though, like climate control over aircon and has mfsw...

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-Mspo/201105201072684/advert?channel=CARS

    the above is full spec pretty much except leather... sunroof is nice to have...

    Op how many miles per week do you drive on average?


  • #6
    TheQueen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭TheQueen


    Only coming back to this now, change in circumstances so have to go for something else. Thanks for advice


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