buying used bmw
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Hi guys im planning to buy used 5 series currently i found 3 options to buy
1. 2004 530i(white) (68kmiles)
2. 2004 545i(black) (74kmiles)
3. 2006 525i(black) (70kmiles)
they all have same price range which is around $18000
all three cars have clear title
im not sure which one to buy. i like all of them
530i i like the interior and exterior design
for 545i i know it has the most power
and 525 its the newest of those 3... i can't really decide what to buy
can you guys please help me?
1. 2004 530i(white) (68kmiles)
2. 2004 545i(black) (74kmiles)
3. 2006 525i(black) (70kmiles)
they all have same price range which is around $18000
all three cars have clear title
im not sure which one to buy. i like all of them
530i i like the interior and exterior design
for 545i i know it has the most power
and 525 its the newest of those 3... i can't really decide what to buy
can you guys please help me?
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Originally Posted by gyunwoo869' post='1026428' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:14 PM
Hi guys im planning to buy used 5 series currently i found 3 options to buy
1. 2004 530i(white) (68kmiles)
2. 2004 545i(black) (74kmiles)
3. 2006 525i(black) (70kmiles)
they all have same price range which is around $18000
all three cars have clear title
im not sure which one to buy. i like all of them
530i i like the interior and exterior design
for 545i i know it has the most power
and 525 its the newest of those 3... i can't really decide what to buy
can you guys please help me?
1. 2004 530i(white) (68kmiles)
2. 2004 545i(black) (74kmiles)
3. 2006 525i(black) (70kmiles)
they all have same price range which is around $18000
all three cars have clear title
im not sure which one to buy. i like all of them
530i i like the interior and exterior design
for 545i i know it has the most power
and 525 its the newest of those 3... i can't really decide what to buy
can you guys please help me?
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I'd go with 545i since your going to eventually want more power.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Well, there's only a 10hp difference between the '04 530 and the '06 525 (225 vs. 215, respectively), but two years newer. The 545 is a powerhouse, but also a bit long in the tooth. It just boils down to what you paln to use the car for--tearing it up or driving in comfort w/ reasonable performance?
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1026432' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:18 PM
It'd help to know what your driving requirements and needs are. The 525/530 are similar in performance; the 545 (depending on options) can be a hoot to drive and very expensive to maintain. Is this purchase your first BMW?
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Originally Posted by gyunwoo869' post='1026457' date='Oct 6 2009, 08:45 PM
Yes this is my first time to purchase bmw. i try to study little bit of 5 series because i am fallin love with bmw 5 series.. im not really depends on the horsepower or torque... actually my last choice was bmw 545i my friends told me its all about the power they want me to choose 545 but i read engin problems(recall) about 2004 545i so im little bit worried. Im kept thinking about buying 530i becuase i think it has the better option than two other cars however 530i is private seller im not sure if the car is well maintained or not. i know 2004 525i is underpowered but 2006 525 engin got better so i think 2004 530 and 2006 525 has silmilar in performance. Still im not sure what to buy tho...
In the end, if you plan to keep the car for several years and you don't need the extra power, I'd go for the newer 525.
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I have 545i. And yes it costs to maintain it. But after owning 525 - its a difference and it worth it.
I would take the car to mechanic before buying to make sure there are no major issues with it and get 545 if all well. And, I would reccomend extended warranty for piece of mind
I would take the car to mechanic before buying to make sure there are no major issues with it and get 545 if all well. And, I would reccomend extended warranty for piece of mind
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Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='1026540' date='Oct 7 2009, 01:17 AM
I have 545i. And yes it costs to maintain it. But after owning 525 - its a difference and it worth it.
I would take the car to mechanic before buying to make sure there are no major issues with it and get 545 if all well. And, I would reccomend extended warranty for piece of mind
I would take the car to mechanic before buying to make sure there are no major issues with it and get 545 if all well. And, I would reccomend extended warranty for piece of mind
Can't emphasize that enough: GET THE CAR INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED BMW SHOP BEFORE YOU BUY!!! This is true even if you're buying from a BMW dealer.
