530D?

Stuff · 9 Dec 2013 at 18:50

Hey guys,

Posted a few weeks ago about the potential of getting a 330D, but after looking around, comparing costs, checking insurance

eek

, I've also began to consider the 530D.

Been looking at THIS one, and seen it in the flesh too.. Looks good.. A small few niggles, but nothing major.

Is there anything in particular to look for with these? Common faults, etc? Any help/advise appreciated! Thanks!

[TW]Fox · 9 Dec 2013 at 18:59

£8000 for an 8 year old car. Really? It's very expensive becuase it's a 530d, a car which I don't think makes sense as a used purchase at this age. They are not exactly a huge amount cheaper to insure than a 330d either so if that sort of thing makes a difference I can't help but wonder if its the wrong car.

It's not even a great spec, naff reflector headlights, basic climate with black plastic twirly buttons, etc. It's premium priced because it's low miles and a diesel.

Stuff · 9 Dec 2013 at 19:02

[TW]Fox;25459831 said:
black plastic twirly buttons

You make me laugh, Fox!

I knew posting here wasn't a good idea for swaying me towards it!

What car do I need to post for crowd-approval?

[TW]Fox · 9 Dec 2013 at 19:17

That would depend on your requirements, attitudes to running costs, etc

Liampope · 9 Dec 2013 at 19:25

Stuff said:
What car do I need to post for crowd-approval?

Something less hideous than a pre LCI SE E60

. Boy is that aging badly compared to an E39?!! That steering wheel :eek:

It looks like something out of a 70's American 'futuristic' concept car or something. Bllluueerrrghhhhhh. 8k for that - wow!

Tinders · 9 Dec 2013 at 19:29

Sheesh, they do look old now. No climate on a prestige car makes baby jebus cry

Janesy B · 9 Dec 2013 at 20:28

That is awful

godinman · 9 Dec 2013 at 20:33

I really don't like the E60, it seems to be missing a certain something that makes it just scream BORING!

I'm sure they're comfortable and everything, but...meh. That's it, 'meh', the E60 is 'meh'.

thepharcyde · 9 Dec 2013 at 20:43

I would say that's come straight from British Car Auctions in Camberly. Would go there yourself and cut out the middleman

[TW]Fox · 9 Dec 2013 at 20:44

thepharcyde said:
I would say that's come straight from British Car Auctions in Camberly. Would go there yourself and cut out the middleman

Good idea, then you can add potential random issues you'd miss becuase you cant test drive it to the list of fail, too

Auctions are not even THAT cheap these days either..

Liampope · 9 Dec 2013 at 21:04

What happened?

Django x2 · 9 Dec 2013 at 22:36

A 2005 diesel 530d with that low mileage would fill me with dread at the possible upcoming bills....

Have mine 530d LCI M Sport 57 plate with 97k. Yours for £13000 (forecourt price)...

Stuff · 10 Dec 2013 at 01:27

Interesting replies

Maybe these 'premium' cars aren't for me

mjt · 10 Dec 2013 at 07:38

Have a look at Volvo S80s. Hardly a 5 Series but still a very nice place to be. Pre-LCI E60 is not a great car, as said above.

Matt82 · 10 Dec 2013 at 11:31

[TW]Fox;25459831 said:
It's premium priced because it's low miles and a diesel.

So it is a low mileage minter and has all the mpg and torque?

If it has cheap tax then its an automotive FULL HOUSE, its definitely worth the premium

p1RATE · 10 Dec 2013 at 11:47

[TW]Fox;25460532 said:
Good idea, then you can add potential random issues you'd miss becuase you cant test drive it to the list of fail, too Auctions are not even THAT cheap these days either..

Absolutely, auctions arent really any good for private buyers. You are much better off going on ebay.

Django x2 · 10 Dec 2013 at 14:18

Matt82 said:
So it is a low mileage minter and has all the mpg and torque?

If it has cheap tax then its an automotive FULL HOUSE, its definitely worth the premium

No. It's the complete opposite.

miniyazz · 10 Dec 2013 at 15:04

Django x2 said:
No. It's the complete opposite.

Whoosh.