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Recommendations? 22k budget for 08 BMW 520d

  • 19-06-2012 9:49pm
    #1
    prometheus2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    Been looking around the last few days on the web. I'm liking the M Sport kit cars, but are they just fur coat?

    Anyone know of any potential good buys out there?


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  • #2
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,473 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    prometheus2012 wrote: »
    Been looking around the last few days on the web. I'm liking the M Sport kit cars, but are they just fur coat?

    Anyone know of any potential good buys out there?

    I bought a 07 520D but was sorry I didn't get the M-sport as they really transform the look of the e60..stiffer suspension etc .
    Love the wheels as well...I've being tempted to change and go to a 09 M-sport :confused:


  • #3
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    I was looking at an m-sport and a normal e60 today at an auction 07 msport 125k kms went for 10.7k so you may get better value if you drop a year. The Msport is a far nicer car both inside and out, looking at getting one myself now.


  • #4
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    M-Sport E60 has turned into a really nice car. I hated it when it came out way back in 2003 but it has actually aged really well in my opinion. Chris Bangle actually succeeded!


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    €22k imo seems expensive for a 2008 520d these days.


  • #6
    prometheus2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭prometheus2012


    bazz26 wrote: »
    €22k imo seems expensive for a 2008 520d these days.

    There is cheaper out there, but no leather seats, very basic spec etc. I'd also feel better buying from a dealer for at least some semblance of security.


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  • #7
    prometheus2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭prometheus2012


    Compton wrote: »
    I was looking at an m-sport and a normal e60 today at an auction 07 msport 125k kms went for 10.7k so you may get better value if you drop a year. The Msport is a far nicer car both inside and out, looking at getting one myself now.

    Wow, 10,700 is damn cheap.


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    prometheus2012 wrote: »
    There is cheaper out there, but no leather seats, very basic spec etc. I'd also feel better buying from a dealer for at least some semblance of security.

    Half leather was standard on the E60 M Sport. Be prepared to pay above the odds for the comfort of a dealer warranty especially if it is a BMW warranty.
    prometheus2012 wrote: »
    Wow, 10,700 is damn cheap.

    There is probably a good reason it was that cheap and being sold at an auction. ;) These cars are not hard to sell at reasonable money unless there is something wrong with it.


  • #9
    joe 77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭joe 77


    I have an 2006 520d msport for the last 3 years , excellent car , mine is the pre LCI 163bhp version, later 2007 / 2008 models have 177bhp, if you can at all get one with 19' spider alloys , they look so well on the e60 and believe it or not they actually improve the ride over the 18' mv alloys that come with runflats as standard.
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3137283
    Quick look on donedeal there, €22k does seem a bit strong for an 08, best of luck with your search , keep us informed :D


  • #10
    Leprechaun77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭Leprechaun77


    2008 520d's are ten a penny, however the ones in good nick seem to fetch decent money. One of the cars in work was bought by Keane's last month for €20k cash at the end of its lease. This was with about 1500 worth of bodywork to be done. It was a 2008 m- sport, full leather, auto with 56,000 kms (about €60k new). You will therefore pay a premium for the auto and one with low miles.


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