Worth getting the wheels done before sale?/Which 5 series?

Aruffell · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:38

As some know. I have a lovely 2008 08 BMW 320D M Sport Touring with a big spec list, but alas it's becoming too small as my children aren't getting any smaller.

All 4 wheels have a few slight grazes here and there so my question is. Do you think it's worth getting them refurbed before sale or just sell as is and let the potential buyers knock me down on price a bit?

Second question as the title suggests - Been keeping an eye out for a BMW F11 (5 series touring) but am unsure if the 530D is going to be manly enough for me, or if I should really hold out for a nice 535D to have that extra stupid power?

Friend of mine works at BMW as a master technician so no worries about huge servicing bills, but will I be disappointed with the power of a 530D? 250Bhp IIRC.

Thanks all,

Andy

[TW]Fox · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:40

You drive a 320d. You will be very satisfied with the performance on offer from a 530d. It is much quicker than your 320d.

Aruffell · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:41

Of course I know that the 530D is a big step up from the 320D, but in your opinion, would you say it's worth waiting out for a 535D to come along?

[TW]Fox · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:43

I drive an F10 530d so no, I didn't feel it was

Aruffell · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:44

Ok, I'll keep a nosey out and see what crops up.

Any extras you got on your F10 that you couldn't live without?

Thanks.

IAmATeaf · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:45

[TW]Fox;26562646 said:
I drive an F10 530d so no, I didn't feel it was

What? When did you get rid of your 530i?

[TW]Fox · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:47

Aruffell said:
Ok, I'll keep a nosey out and see what crops up.

Any extras you got on your F10 that you couldn't live without?

Thanks.

Pro navigation, visibility pack and sports auto transmission for sure

Aruffell · 5 Jul 2014 at 18:53

Yeah, I was definitely going for pro nav, as I have that in my 3 series and auto of course. 8 speed auto

Visibility pack is xenons, and adaptive lights right? As auto wipers and lights are standard on the F10/F11.

Andy

[TW]Fox · 5 Jul 2014 at 19:00

Whats the budget?

Aruffell · 5 Jul 2014 at 19:03

Looking at £25,000 so I know I can get around a 2011/61 with 35k and quite a hefty spec. One I saw recently was just over £25k, but I know the dealer has some wiggle room and included:

19" M Double-spoke style 351M alloy whee
Bootlid operation. powered
Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory
Ext. mirrors - folding. auto dimming
Extended storage
Fineline Anthracite wood
Media package - BMW Professional
Reversing Assist camera
Roof rails. High-gloss Shadowline
Sport automatic transmission
Sun protection glass

And it's white which is just sex on wheels.

Andy