Sorry folks...Omega is dying a slow-ish death so need to get another car asap. Expect more of these threads.

Has anyone got any advice on the BMW 530d? I recall it being highly admired, and there are a few around the 15 grand mark (03 models with c50k miles) which would be within my budget for this sort of car.

1. Is that a reasonable price?
2. Anything to look out for? Cambelt changes, recalls, things that tend to go wrong etc? 3. What are service costs/intervals like?
4. Likely depreciation over another 1-3 yrs

More questions to follow I'm sure.

 

Semen stains on the upholstery.

 

 

If you don't do many miles then it may be cheaper to go petrol rather than diesel. When I looked for a 5 series the petrol models were 1-3K cheaper and as we do few miles the petrol worked out a better buy-and I think its a much nicer drive!

 

The 3.0d engine is a corker

 

We have an x5 3.0d sport and the engine is fantastic. For a big old bus it really pulls well. MPG isnt great (between 23 and 28 depending on how you drive), I would imagine that the 5 would be a bit better as it has not got as much lard to carry around.

 

Well my 330d averages about 35 mpg (on a long run on the motorway I've been able to get it up to about 45mpg), and that's with an auto box.

 

hmmm....another option is the 525d.

seems to be cheaper....any thoughts or experiences?

 

Watch the turbos, San, one of our toggies has a 525d E39 Touring and the turbo blew. Sucked a load of oil into the intercooler, cost of fixing (new turbo, new I/C) was

 

Mat, the internet car showrrom are offering a 3 yr warranty with all their bmws at the moment.

I would hope that turbos would be covered wouldn't they?