ripped_fear Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 As above I'm looking for a 2003 or newer BMW 5 series 525 or 530d manual. Its currently a bit early but sticking this up now encase anyone is considering selling, should be ready to buy around late March/early April. My criteria is the car MUST have full leather interior and have plenty of service history. Colour I'm not to fussed about (ideal world it would be black, dark blue or silver) but mainly would like a car with the optional M sport pack. Have a budget of around 3-3.5k plus my Passat so a tight budget but looking at some adds on autotrader I reckon it should be do-able. Mileage obviously with my budget will be high, but ideally would like to keep it south of 130kish. But history etc is more important to me. If anyone has one or knows of one please post or pm Thanks Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nice cars, dad had a 530d m sport back in 2008/9 and was so comfy. Wish he'd kept it now! If iits a daily any reason you dont want the auto? From what I remember the autos were quite nice and refined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nice cars, dad had a 530d m sport back in 2008/9 and was so comfy. Wish he'd kept it now! If iits a daily any reason you dont want the auto? From what I remember the autos were quite nice and refined. Only reason is from what I can read and heard from owners is that the auto makes the car considerably more thirsty. TBH thats the only reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Only reason is from what I can read and heard from owners is that the auto makes the car considerably more thirsty. TBH thats the only reason. Have a test drive in a manual and auto. I had a '07 330d and went for the auto, suits the car much better! The clutch/g'box in the manual was rather heavy, and in traffic - horrible! MPG was still in the 40's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Have a test drive in a manual and auto. I had a '07 330d and went for the auto, suits the car much better! The clutch/g'box in the manual was rather heavy, and in traffic - horrible! MPG was still in the 40's not disputing it may be better suited mate, i would probably agree and did fancy an auto but from what ive been told the manual can see 50's happily the auto not so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 not disputing it may be better suited mate, i would probably agree and did fancy an auto but from what ive been told the manual can see 50's happily the auto not so much The only way a manual would do 50 mpg is on a motorway with my wife driving it at 55 mph. Don't become a manual snob the auto does it all very well particularly sport mode launches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Why are you downgrading from a Passat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Im selling a 530d! 2007 facelift LCI car, low miles at 111k with 2 owners from new, SE spec. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122358651698?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Im selling a 530d! 2007 facelift LCI car, low miles at 111k with 2 owners from new, SE spec. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122358651698?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Looks really clean Looking at these in the M sport estate at the moment. Shame. Any ownership tips on the 530d lci? (Free bump) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Im selling a 530d! 2007 facelift LCI car, low miles at 111k with 2 owners from new, SE spec. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122358651698?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Very nice car unfortunately that is out of my budget. Lovely example though sure it should sell with ease. The only way a manual would do 50 mpg is on a motorway with my wife driving it at 55 mph. Don't become a manual snob the auto does it all very well particularly sport mode launches. Haha fair enough what would you say is a realistic expectation for mpg with mixed driving. Don't worry I'm not a manual snob I was just going by what iv been told, mpg is important for the daily. Why are you downgrading from a Passat? Wouldn't exactly call it a down grade, the car has been superb but showing her age now, and with the value of the car imo it's time to part ways and getting somthing a bit nicer and better condition. Will make someone a brilliant run around for not alot of money so long as they can turn a blind eye to the bumps and knocks in the body work that two people have kindly left on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks really clean Looking at these in the M sport estate at the moment. Shame. Any ownership tips on the 530d lci? (Free bump) Glow plugs/thermostats mate. You have to have no glow plug error codes and a coolant temp of over 85 degrees to regen the DPF, when those conditions arent met it wont regenerate, then clogs and you get an error. So DPF deleted car or one thats working properly lol. I really like the car but its huge overkill for my 5 miles each way commute lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Glow plugs/thermostats mate. You have to have no glow plug error codes and a coolant temp of over 85 degrees to regen the DPF, when those conditions arent met it wont regenerate, then clogs and you get an error. So DPF deleted car or one thats working properly lol. I really like the car but its huge overkill for my 5 miles each way commute lol Man up Im much the same but still need one in my life hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Glow plugs/thermostats mate. You have to have no glow plug error codes and a coolant temp of over 85 degrees to regen the DPF, when those conditions arent met it wont regenerate, then clogs and you get an error. So DPF deleted car or one thats working properly lol. I really like the car but its huge overkill for my 5 miles each way commute lol I'm the same mate, 5 miles each way to work, but it doesn't mean to say I won't be doing linger runs in it for day trips and cutting about the motorway on my days off. Thanks for the tips on DPF stuff I'd like to look into a delete and remap and swirl flap delete, but not looked into who's good at doing it up here yet. I'm sure there will be a few as it's a popular car. Are the 530d's ok to work on for things like glow plugs, air and oil filters etc? The engine looks to be set quite far back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Its a bitch frankly, the whole intake manifold has to come off to do glow plugs which is a partial engine bay strip lol. If you get an LCI car like mine its got the updated swirl flaps which stop the ingestion issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Its a bitch frankly, the whole intake manifold has to come off to do glow plugs which is a partial engine bay strip lol. If you get an LCI car like mine its got the updated swirl flaps which stop the ingestion issues. Yeah, I'd definitely be looking at the facelift model. Also want the M sport too. That doesn't sound good with regards to access for maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 You know modern cars, not designed to be worked on :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ripped_fear Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thought I'd give this another bump as it's getting close to when I can pick one up. Two weeks time I should be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Seeing you like blue and its not too far from you! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-5-SERIES-2-5-525D-M-SPORT-4DR-/222404156869?hash=item33c8521dc5:g:V~wAAOSwtfhYnI70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Seeing you like blue and its not too far from you! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-BMW-5-SERIES-2-5-525D-M-SPORT-4DR-/222404156869?hash=item33c8521dc5:g:V~wAAOSwtfhYnI70 perfect car for me mate, but unfortunately a stretch financially to far for me. cheers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 FYI https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427673680836982/permalink/1908993182705027/?sale_post_id=1908993182705027 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Thanks mate a perfect car has popped up locally but equally im considering just spunking the money on the supra now instead. Still deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Back on the Hunt for one of these again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Ideal colour for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 A year on and the itch is back. Looking for a decent example. Pm if you have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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