Any 530e owners out there?

fifth wrote: »

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0308529EN/the-new-bmw-5-series?language=en

LCI 5 Series. A new 545e model coming in the autumn. Combined system output: 290 kW/394 hp, max. combined torque: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft). Electric range: 54 – 57 km.

Posted months ago - I call for an immediate forum wide ban for your duplicate post .

Kramer wrote: »

New 6 cylinder going into the G30 (5 series) PHEV, boosting power to almost 400hp. Will boast a 0-100km/h of sub 5 seconds.

Will be designated the 545e.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/04/02/2020-bmw-545e-plug-in-hybrid-with-394-horsepower-coming-with-5-series-facelift/

Kramer wrote: »

New facelift due soon.......




I don't know, I think I slightly prefer the current shape.........

:pac::p:p

mickdw wrote: »

Are these all 530e that you are volunteering to get rid of?

I thought you already had a 530e? Are you looking to get rid of it too?
:eek:

I was only joking as I'm more than happy with the 530e. I think the other posters commented from a sense of frustration, as their cars are likely unused due to some kind of bug that may be going around.

Kramer wrote: »

I thought you already had a 530e? Are you looking to get rid of it too?
:eek:

I was only joking as I'm more than happy with the 530e. I think the other posters commented from a sense of frustration, as their cars are likely unused due to some kind of bug that may be going around.

No. I didnt get it .... yet. Had deposit down on late 18 car at main dealer in uk but car was shoddy as hell.
Kinda wary at the moment with economy but will likely go ahead now shortly.

fifth wrote: »

Was thinking the same..

The main draw for me would be the new 545e engine but it's not going to be available until the end of the year. I reckon the updated styling will be prove to be more divisive too (new skoda-ish lights, and that awful new bumper on the SE ). The current G30 is a handsome car with an interior that is almost identical to the LCI, and also got the iDrive 7 upgrade in 192.

Engine / power train will be the same as the 745e and x5 45e ( which I have ), fantastic engine and serious power when you put down the foot. Went from 530d xdrive which was stolen to the x5 and have been delighted. claimed range of 80km but get somewhere in the 55-65 km on electric which suits me fine as my commute would normally be a 60km round trip. just over 3k km on it and just put the 3rd fill in. most was used while waiting for home chage point install. Id expect something in the 40km real use range from the 545e



As for styling I would always ignore the se styling, never liked it on any of the cars in the past 10+ years would be msport or not at all for me personally.

mickdw wrote: »

Are these all 530e that you are volunteering to get rid of?

Yes. I'd sell mine in a flash. And then buy another later in the year before Brexit.

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

Yes. I'd sell mine in a flash. And then buy another later in the year before Brexit.

Why do you want to sell now and buy another one later in this year?

SummerK wrote: »

Why do you want to sell now and buy another one later in this year?

We've two cars outside the house with the only journey being the weekly supermarket shop! I don't see that changing anytime soon.

It also might be a good time to sell as it's impractical to import from the UK at the moment so there's probably increased demand for Irish cars.

I'll be buying the same again as it's a perfect car for me. All my routine driving is 100% electric and if I go on holidays or something then it become a 520i with added oomph!

SummerK wrote: »

I thought it’s good time to import 530e from UK as sterling is down.

Can you travel to the UK though?

ELM327 wrote: »

Not doubting you for a second, but who are these companies?
I was trying to get cars imported from the UK in the past and ended up getting a guy from a classic forum in the UK to do some jobs as a nixer bringing stuff over and back for me because no company here did it.

Eirtrans are a name I've heard thrown around quite a bit. Prices seem to be around €400.

Some dealers do free UK delivery. If you get it delivered to the ferry terminal in Holyhead then Irish Ferries will take it over for a relatively small fee. You then pick it up from Dublin port.

Picked up car today, delighted with it so far. Car is in immaculate condition, I spent a while this afternoon trying to find a swirl mark , still haven't found one, interior is 'as new' as well. Great to drive as well so looking forward to a few years or more of ownership on this one. I'm surprised how useful the HUD is, never had it in a car before but it really means you don't have to take your eyes off the road.

Cona wrote: »

BTW: I’m a bit confused by all the extras, it’s almost like a pick and mix on cars. Is there any extra that would be considered vital? I like tech so maybe the HUD would be interesting. Any others??

Harman Kardon speakers if you like quality music and parking assistant for auto parking.

Cona wrote: »

Lively looking car Ricey. I’m in between Bluestone and Navy if and when I make a purchase.

BTW: I’m a bit confused by all the extras, it’s almost like a pick and mix on cars. Is there any extra that would be considered vital? I like tech so maybe the HUD would be interesting. Any others??

Extras are imho always a personal choice , l’d never buy a non MSport but lots of people would. The only thing l’d have liked on this one was memory seats but l can live without them as l’ll be driving it 90% of the time. Folding mirrors because of where l live was a must have.

The HUD is very cool though and parking assistance plus is good for the 360 view, hopefully will help avoid any parking mishaps