BMW 5 series

PokeHerKing

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/5-series/used-2011-bmw-5-series-520d-se-sa-cork-fpa-74614092888463770?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_TARGETED_FEAT_DEAL

Thinking of getting the above car. I've debated between Audi,Passat etc but I've always wanted a Beamer! Trouble is I know dick all about cars. Outside of the big names. So I'm just looking for advice, any reason not to get a 5 series?

As much as I like Audi's, they just seem to be common as muck these days so I've finally settled on BMW but not sure what the best model would be. I'd be going the finance route but the above price tag is the top end of my budget.

Cheers

bazz26

Bought a similar car recently. Very strong money on that one considering it's a manual and doesn't seem to have much in the way of extras being an Irish car. Mine is an original UK car and it came with upgrade 18" alloy wheels, sat nav, advanced adaptive xenon headlights, heated rear seats and paddle shift gearbox.

My advice though is test drive an auto version too before deciding. The vast majority of 5 Series bought are autos and for a very good reason. The auto is way nicer than the manual and more suited to the diesel engine. It's also a tiptronic which means you can still shift gears manually if you like.

blingrhino

totally agree with bazz .

serious money for that and its a manual (90% sold are auto for a good reason )

far easier to sell as well.

PokeHerKing

Cheers for the info lads. Should have said, its not that exact car. Just that make/model. But I appreciate the automatic info as I didnt know that.

Ill throw up any links to the ones Im looking to buy before I pull the trigger, as Im lacking in the knowledge dept. so appreciate all the feedback I can get.

Cheers

dubsuperstar

After alot of delibaration on Audis v BMWs I bought a 2012 BMW 520D M Sport. UK import from an Irish garage already VRT paid for 31k. It has all extras too including upgraded alloys. Its a fantastic car with great fuel consumption.

bazz26

One thing to note that the 520d can suffer from timing chain issues, however the price of replacing the chain is coming down to around €1500 these days but just make sure to get a good warranty. Buying from a BMW dealer is a bit more expensive but the car does come with a 2 year warranty.

Summer wind

I would agree that the auto box suits the car better than the manual. My 520d is a manual and although I love driving it I drove an auto lately and couldn't believe the difference. I would also recommend the lights package or at the least try and get the xenons. Take your time and shop around don't go for the first deal you are offered. I get 54 mpg from mine they are a great car you won't regret it. Best of luck.

Idbatterim

the below is asking the same price and different league if everything checks out, auto, way less mileage and m sport!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-520-m-sport-47k-auto-white/8486849?offset=13

PokeHerKing

^^ Cheers for that.

Anyone know of any BMW dealers with low finance options, like sub 2%??

Not asking much :pac:

Cheers.