Value of 00D BMW 523i, 90K miles

bambooman2

Hi, was hoping to get some opinions on possible value of a BMW 523i. I have owned the car since new. The BMW mechanic who services it says it is has the sweetest engine he has come across for the year. It still drives and rides beautifully - like a limousine. Although it is not a sport it has very nice wheels and some nice extras including Xenons, dual climate control and factory fitted upgraded HiFi. Also where is a good place to sell a car like this?

Supergurrier

Pics would help alot.

At the end of the day its an almost 15 year old pre facelift of 2 generations back.

2k if it's a nice example, i would sell privately.

colm_mcm

NCT, Mileage?

fl4pj4ck

2k sounds too optimistic to me, 1.5k more likely

bambooman2

It has an NCT, 90k miles. Low for the year

Supergurrier

Need to see pics tbh, it could be an absolute donkey bodywise (no offense) regardless of how sound it is mechanically

Alanstrainor

Not sport.
523i and not 525i.

1.5k is what I would think, the above being the main points going against it. Even at 1.5 I would think you'd be doing well.

LifeSaabItch

About €1k worth.

Tax and being a non-sport is a killer.

Triangla

http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW-5-Series-523-2.5-AUTO/201406221540609

Looks like the ad here for it here in carzone..

Nice looking, no pics of inside though.

bigroad

I would give 1000 for a 520i which is cheaper to tax and there is plenty for sale.A very good 523i with 1 owner and a decent nct ,you would be lucky with 1250 euro.it also might take some time to get that.A years tax is nearly the same price as the car.All the same a good e39 is a nice friend to have.

Stavros Murphy

Triangla wrote: »

http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW-5-Series-523-2.5-AUTO/201406221540609

Looks like the ad here for it here in carzone..

Nice looking, no pics of inside though.

You should be a PI.

bambooman2

You got the correct car!

colm_mcm

That's a February car right? Should be lots of NCT so?

Should mention that in the ad if so.

Can't see it being worth more than €1750 though.

racso1975

If I was looking at that car the first thing that would put me off calling is the bottom where it says ad last updated 83 days ago. I would assume it was well sold or no longer for sale.

wersal gummage

I'd put it on done deal rather than carzone.

Does it have leather? Is it automatic? (apologies if i've missed this information).

As mentioned, NCT as well.

All of this is more important than your views on the suppleness of the suspension!

bigroad

No leather ,is a shame ,good motor otherwise.

fl4pj4ck

bigroad wrote: »

I would give 1000 for a 520i which is cheaper to tax and there is plenty for sale.A very good 523i with 1 owner and a decent nct ,you would be lucky with 1250 euro.it also might take some time to get that.A years tax is nearly the same price as the car.All the same a good e39 is a nice friend to have.

apples and oranges. very underpowered engine

Supergurrier

No leather

bambooman2

No leather, automatic. NCT yes

Kellford

auto

bambooman2

Most leather at this age is not good. The upholstery in the car is very fresh, in good condition

Gael23

If someone gave me €1500 I would be more than happy

Supergurrier

bambooman2 wrote: »

Most leather at this age is not good. The upholstery in the car is very fresh, in good condition

It's a nice car but you are still looking for M-Sport 2002 money imo

wersal gummage

I guess everyone is different but I bought an e60 early last year and only considered m sports cars with leather. Not having both is a big negative from a sales point I'd think. I wouldn't have bought a car without these things no matter how cheap it was but I think you'll certainly have to price your car lower than others if you want to get attention and shift it on. If it's up 83 days it's obviously priced too high.

My questions aren't so much for you to answer me, but rather for you to address in your add.

BorneTobyWilde

ryanf1 wrote: »

If someone gave me €1500 I would be more than happy

But you don't even have a car for sale, so of course you would be happy.

Idbatterim

two 2001 i.e. facelifts on bmwdrivernet with leather asking a grand, Id put it up at E950...

bigroad

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

apples and oranges. very underpowered engine

One could change the manifold to rrelease a few more horses to make it the same as a 525i.:)

bambooman2

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Sounds like the price is too high. I was advised that a lot of Polish guys were buying them at that price up to a while ago but it seems I missed the boat. Some tax thing in Poland had just changed before I put it on Carzone.

BorneTobyWilde

Put car on done deal with a hot babe leaning against it.
Ask 2100 ono.

BMW 532i
2000 2.5 auto
One lady owner. Great body,must be seen, quiet, smooth, refined and supple.
Call to arrange viewing.

Should get some folk around to see it

Supergurrier

This is what you are competing against


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-520i-msport/6541738

Voodoomelon

€1200-€1500 tops would be my guess. Good luck with the sale.

bmstuff

I know a clean 2001 520i SE with a few nice goodies such as sport steering wheel high cluster with all pixels fixed on it and obc pixels fixed too.
Could not sell for 1000. In the end it was gone for 900 euros. That was last week.

bmwguy

If anyone remembers the 525i e39 sport 2004 I bought in October 13 it was €2,450 with 97,000 miles on it. Genuine sport model too, so I cant see a 2000 car being worth anything over a grand. I wouldnt expect to sell my own for more than 2 grand now. Lovely cars, but no market for them. Great when buying!

NobodyImportant

I sold a 2001 black E39 Auto, 80k miles, pretty mint, lots of money spent on it for €2200 2 months ago.