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urgent..bmw 320 or 520

  • 29-08-2013 6:13pm
    #1
    yabba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Need to buy a car over next few days...options are bmw 520 diesel or bmw 320 diesel...2006 to 2008 are years I will be choosing from. Which will do better mpg...little town driving...thanks


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  • #2
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    yabba wrote: »
    little town driving...thanks

    Neither in that case.


  • #3
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    M47 engined 520d auto i.e 2005- early 2007 engined cars.


  • #4
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    the 320d in manual will be best on fuel... whats your budget and annual mileage?


  • #5
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    He's doing short runs around town so diesel doesn't suit!!!


  • #6
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Sobanek wrote: »
    He's doing short runs around town so diesel doesn't suit!!!

    I think he means he won't be driving much in town, so he will be on the open road


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  • #7
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    He's doing short runs around town so diesel doesn't suit!!!
    no i think hes implying hes doing little town driving i.e not much, OP will need to clarify...


  • #8
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Sobanek wrote: »
    He's doing short runs around town so diesel doesn't suit!!!
    He said 'little town driving'. :)


  • #9
    yabba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭yabba


    Sorry all...I mean I will be doing very little town driving.


  • #10
    HandsomeDan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 843 ✭✭✭HandsomeDan


    The x20d engine changed during the years you mention. The newer engine is more frugal and a much sweeter drive - but... something about a chain...


  • #11
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    3 Series will be better on fuel simply because it is smaller and lighter than the 5 Series. 5 Series is still very good on fuel for it's class though. I had a 3 Series but if there isn't much difference in price between the two you are choosing I'd go 5 Series as long as it had decent spec.


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  • #12
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    There's a nice 320D M-Sport for sale here. Owner write up here: http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45583

    I've no idea if it represents good value at €20k or if you need a saloon but it's a nice motor.

    nwx1es.jpg


  • #13
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Sold! OP must indeed have been in a hurry to buy one :p

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  • #14
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    unkel wrote: »
    Sold! OP must indeed have been in a hurry to buy one :p

    Bloody hell! That was 100% not sold when I posted, who do I speak to about commission?!


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