Need some BMW Advice

Interior looks a bit scabby and the 525d is a bit of a runt of the model range really. It's the least desireable colour and the least desireable spec. What has made you pick it?
 
I didnt think the interior looked scabby at all? I think the carpet marks have just been caused by a careless hoover - Price seems reasonable to me as I can't seem to find a similarly specced car for the price, I was however under the impression that the 530d is the more intelligent engine choice..

My dad asked me to look into a few options for his next car - initially he wanted a larger 4x4 than he already has (SWB Shogun) but I have convinced him he will get more for his money if he opts for a 5 series touring or similar - with this in mind, I found the car above and thought it fit the bill! Always welcoming suggestions from ocuk though, 530d a wiser choice?
 
Now thats very nice, looks very well looked after and it's a one owner which is how I prefer to buy BMW's. Could get that for £6.5k as well.
 
[TW]Fox;13284546 said:
Now thats very nice, looks very well looked after and it's a one owner which is how I prefer to buy BMW's. Could get that for £6.5k as well.
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Pretty poor spec though, especially when compared to that 525d which you said was the least desirable spec! The 525d has bluetooth, electric sports seats, i-drive, window blinds, sunroof over what the 530d does. Also I much prefer the colour of the 525d personally although I think the wheels ming. The 525d has one owner from new as well. I think you're being a bit biased because one is a silver E39. ;)
 
jackoh said:
I didnt think the interior looked scabby at all? I think the carpet marks have just been caused by a careless hoover - Price seems reasonable to me as I can't seem to find a similarly specced car for the price, I was however under the impression that the 530d is the more intelligent engine choice..

My dad asked me to look into a few options for his next car - initially he wanted a larger 4x4 than he already has (SWB Shogun) but I have convinced him he will get more for his money if he opts for a 5 series touring or similar - with this in mind, I found the car above and thought it fit the bill! Always welcoming suggestions from ocuk though, 530d a wiser choice?
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Look at the rear belts in the through the roof pic. They look really dirty.
 
If its a facelift model then why does it have the old shape keys?

Also a 525d manual is probably the least desirable of all the options. It's not fast and it's not economical and it's not an automatic.

Also it's got no Navigation. Not a big thing but if you're spending that much on a car then it'd be nice to have.

I could be wrong however.
 
Alright lads, cheers for all the input - I have showed him both and he does like the E39, nice observation on the E60's seatbelts by the way!

Would like to show him some more examples but I am struggling at the moment! - if anyone thinks they could source something similar/better for around the 7k mark it would be much appreciated..

Once again thanks for all input!
 
Wicksta said:
Pretty poor spec though, especially when compared to that 525d which you said was the least desirable spec! The 525d has bluetooth, electric sports seats, i-drive, window blinds, sunroof over what the 530d does. Also I much prefer the colour of the 525d personally although I think the wheels ming. The 525d has one owner from new as well. I think you're being a bit biased because one is a silver E39. ;)
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it's actually got comfort seats, which are about 100 times better
that E60 is really well specced apart from the nasty boggo alloys
 
[TW]Fox;13284546 said:
Now thats very nice, looks very well looked after and it's a one owner which is how I prefer to buy BMW's. Could get that for £6.5k as well.
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Is that not over priced? I know we all know it makes no difference but, could you get a 100K example for less than that?
 
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