G30 5 series buying advice

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Looking to buy a g30 touring


Max budget 25k


Looking at a 520d 2018 msport as budget doesn’t quite stretch to a 30d and it’s for work so the 6 pot is in the nice to have category but not essential


What are the must have options

I assume pro nav and HK are two must haves but anything else?

 

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Had a major stop and look at 530e rather than a 530d

unfortunately it’s for work purposes so airport taxi. Might be great for local town work and has a unique eco selling point buwhats the real world range and running costs when you have to say do home to Glasgow to Aberdeen and back Does the 530e charge whilst running

80% of the miles will be trundling down a motorway at 70-75mph


what’s the thoughts on mpg in those sort of use cases?

obviusly a 520d wins hands down but that’s boring as anything so 250bhp petrol hybrid or 260bhp 3.0d

 

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just to update the thread,

deposit put down on a 530e will update with pics once i've been down to wales to collect


edit

may as well share it and get some critique. still time to run away

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...elivery-option=on&sort=relevance&modal=photos

 

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email back from BMW this morning

hoping some of the more knowledgable here will spot anything interesting

only thing that really got my attention was the active cruise(that was one of my main things when car hunting)
my understanding is that car play can be added to the pro nav anyone care to confirm?

and Fox yes the 4d plates are god awful and will be removed as soon as possible (private plate to go on)



Ordered Options

01CA


Selection of CoP-relevant vehicles

01CB


ACEA/CO2 Coding

02NH


M Sport braking system

02PA


Security Wheel Bolts

02TE


Automatic transmission with gearshift paddles

02VB


Tyre pressure monitoring

021P


19" M Double-spoke style 664M alloy wheels

0230


EU specific equipment

0258


Run-flat tyres

03DE


iPerformance exterior styling deletion

0302


Alarm system (Thatcham 1)

0322


Comfort Access

0337


M Sport Package

04AW


Instrument panel in Sensatec

04K7


Aluminium Rhombicle interior trim with Pearl Chrome trim finisher

04NE


Blow-by heater

04T8


Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle

04UR


Ambient lighting

0403


Electric glass sunroof

0420


Sun protection glass

0423


Floor mats, velour

0428


First Aid Kit & Triangle

0459


Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory

0481


Sport seats, front

0488


Lumbar support, driver and front pass.

0494


Seat heating, front

05AV


Active Guard

05A1


LED foglights, front

05DF


Active Cruise Control with "Stop and Go" function

0508


Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

0524


Adaptive Headlights

0534


Automatic Air Conditioning

06AC


BMW Emergency call

06AE


BMW TeleServices

06AG


eDrive Services

06AK


BMW Online Services

06AM


Real Time Traffic Information

06NW


Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging

06WB


Digital Cockpit

06WD


WiFi hotspot preparation

0609


Navigation system Professional

0650


Single-disc CD Player

0654


DAB digital radio

0710


M Steering Wheel

0715


M aerodynamic bodystyling

0760


Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline

0775


Headlining, Anthracite

08KA


Oil-maintenance interval 24 months/30,000 km

08R9


Refrigerant

08SM


External Visible VIN

08S2


Coding of alarm siren (time limit)

08S3


Auto drive away locking

08TF


Active Pedestrian Safety

08TG


Dead-Locking Function

0812


GB Specification

0850


Add Fuel for Export Cars

0880


English Handbook


Standard Options

08EK


Control body

0853


Instrument Panel Letter

 

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Did you still need WiFi hotspot preparation for this?

according to BMW it has wifi prep and extended wifi

 

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getting on a bit now dont really fancy doing the stupid 20+ hour days i used to do. its mainly going to be cover for the taxi business and a bit of exec stuff pootling between edinburgh and Glasgow with the odd jaunt north and south as required.

i really wanted a 530d but the market is really changing and a lot of clients are at least expecting a nod towards sustainability and eco awareness. we all know its a complete copout as it will only do 20 miles on electric on a good day. but thats enough to trundle mr exec from Glasgow airport to the city in electric silence and on the longer stuff at least make it look like we're doing out bit. even though common sense says a 520 or 530d is by far and away the better car for the work we do. a lot of it is theatre, meet the customer in the terminal make a show unplugging the charging cable and at least pretend we're doing out part.
Unfortunately the client base that would appreciate a 540i with minimal silencing is few and far between

 

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ok the 30e turned out to be a badly prepped dog, dealer didnt see the problem with having 3 different brands of tyre on the one car along with alignment problems so knocked that on the head pretty sharpish.

deposit down on a 520d

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107084778600?minimum-badge-engine-size=2.0&make=BMW&model=5 SERIES&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Estate&year-from=2018&sort=price-asc&price-to=22500&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&seller-type=trade&radius=200&postcode=g334uf&include-delivery-option=on&page=1


only real positives is that its a touring and has HK.

spec from BMW
Ordered Options
01CA Selection of CoP-relevant vehicles
01CB ACEA/CO2 Coding
02PA Security Wheel Bolts
02TE Automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
02VB Tyre pressure monitoring
021R 19" black 664M light M Double-spoke style with Run-flat tyres
0230 EU specific equipment
0258 Run-flat tyres
03MC Roof rails, High-gloss Shadowline
0302 Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
0337 M Sport Package
04AW Instrument panel in Sensatec
04K7 Aluminium Rhombicle interior trim with Pearl Chrome trim finisher
04T8 Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle
04UR Ambient lighting
0420 Sun protection glass
0423 Floor mats, velour
0428 First Aid Kit & Triangle
0459 Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
0481 Sport seats, front
0494 Seat heating, front
05AV Active Guard
05A1 LED foglights, front
0502 Headlight wash
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0575 12V power sockets
06AC BMW Emergency call
06AE BMW TeleServices
06AK BMW Online Services
06AM Real Time Traffic Information
06AP Remote Services
06WB Digital Cockpit
0609 Navigation system Professional
0650 Single-disc CD Player
0654 DAB digital radio
0688 Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound
0704 M Sport suspension
0710 M Steering Wheel
0715 M aerodynamic bodystyling
0760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
0775 Headlining, Anthracite
08KB Oil service interval - 24 months/25,000 km
08R9 Refrigerant
08SM External Visible VIN
08S2 Coding of alarm siren (time limit)
08S3 Auto drive away locking
08TF Active Pedestrian Safety
08TG Dead-Locking Function
0812 GB Specification
0850 Add Fuel for Export Cars
0880 English Handbook
09AA Bodyshell protection

Standard Options
0853 Instrument Panel Letter

 

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see the edit above.

few things missing from my shopping list carplay is going to be a 50/50 if i can add it no active cruise boo. but its got a massive boot and will do 60mpg all day long. not as quick as the 530d i really wanted or even the 30e but as one of the reviews of the G30 touring i read said its 95% of the car you'll ever need or want

 

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as stupid as it sounds the car play is a big deal. had it on my 1 series and loved it, found it fantastic especially with waze, digging had suggested that a lot of places can retrofit the aerial if needed so wasnt a deal breaker but what is the NBTEVO? is that i drive 6.0?

 

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spoke to the local bmw specialist not a problem at all to retro fit along with a million and one other options that can be enabled.

think i'll live without a reversing camera though, £550 fitted ouch

 

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I suspect that would be eye-wateringly expensive though!

This is a very nice one, for anyone else looking who doesn't want a Touring: https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202106244188921

for the antenna and activation? £150 possibly another £100 for teh full screen activation for carplay if required.

 

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Wheels are
First thing on the to do list

a nice gunmetal grey would be lovely

 

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picked it up yesterday, lovely sedate run up from Harrogate to Scotland average of 57mpg, had it out this morning for a quick run into Glasgow and its certainly pokey enough.

honestly glad i didnt buy a 530d now, once the warranty has expired i think a remap might possibly be on the cards (should take it up to about 230-235bhp) but to quote one of the reviews on the G30 i watched its 95% of the car you could ever need.

wheels are still god awful though.....

 

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Anyone explain the benefit of bmw connected drive @[tw]fox

it’s seems like a nonesense subscription tbh

many actual benefits to having it?


Am I right in saying I can preheat or cool the car with connected drive?

 

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Seemingly have connected services until end of October on the car according to the my bmw app so will see how it goes


In on Thursday morning to have the WiFi antenna fitted and apple carplay enabled

 

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quick update, full screen carplay all setup with a wifi module installed in little over an hour this morning, no drama no fuss. paid £150 fitted for the module and relevant coding.
I also found out i have a split opening tailgate more of a novelty considering the tailgate opens and closes off the key anway but something i didnt know was there.

good day all round

 

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I looked at a few 530e s and they all seems to have the WiFi module pre fitted which would explain the cost difference. Mine included a new wifi module being supplied and fitted

speed limit information seems expensive as I understand it it’s just coding as all U.K. cars have the version 4 camera

 

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Couple of weeks and about 3000 miles into 6 series ownership now.
Honestly can’t find anything to complain about it really does everything I want it to.

shiny and posh enough for the nice taxi customers
Munches miles like nothing else
900 mile round trip to Heathrow Yesterday having to grudgingly fill her up after 750 miles
Average 57mpg down and back
More than quick enough. A quick play the other night revealed it picks up its skirt and shifts down the road a lot quicker than you would expect a 520d to do well into silly bugger speeds
It’s exceptionally quiet on the move. Both nvh and engine noise is not offensive just a muted grumble

initial feedback is all positive and the only grumble is why did I not push the boat out and buy one a few years ago

 

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I don't think I'll ever understand why somebody would book a taxi to take them from Glasgow to Heathrow

If only there was a really fast and convenient option from Glasgow that took you directly into the terminal at Heathrow.

this week has seen

Helensburgh to Heathrow,
Milton Keynes to Glasgow
GLA - Gleneagles - GLA
and a couple of trips to oban

up the A82/A85 i would say the 5 is actually just as quick point to point as the XF she replaced despite being down a good 120bhp on what the XF had and certainly feels much more planted and corners fare better the the jag.

just waiting on the inevitable kerbing of the wheels to justify refurbing in a nice subtle silver. other mods planned include a wireless charging plate for the centre console( once i find a reasonably priced genuine bmw one) car play has already been done as has a boot liner. other than potentially a remap at some point i cant see anything else to do