£11995 for a 525d MANUAL
03-02-2009, 06:55 PM
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My 1st post was about possibly buying a 525d 05 reg, is it being a manual likely to have a significant impact on its value? Obviously it depends on the milage (but I still havnt been to view it properly yet 
) but does ?11995 for an 05 525d manual sound fair or could I get a decent amount knocked off? Bearing in mind the financial climate and the fact that I think the dealership is on its arse!
Im not to bothered wether its an auto or a manual, infact 525d manuals apparently DONT have swirl flaps!!!
) but does ?11995 for an 05 525d manual sound fair or could I get a decent amount knocked off? Bearing in mind the financial climate and the fact that I think the dealership is on its arse!Im not to bothered wether its an auto or a manual, infact 525d manuals apparently DONT have swirl flaps!!!
03-03-2009, 12:08 AM
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Just FYI: I wouldn't be to sure about the swirl flaps not being there on a 525D 2005 model.....
Think the info on REALOEM of BMWFANS says otherwise.
You could argue if the swirlflaps are a reason NOT to buy a BMW 525D. You can always take them off/have them taken off if you want to have peace of mind.
Think the info on REALOEM of BMWFANS says otherwise.
You could argue if the swirlflaps are a reason NOT to buy a BMW 525D. You can always take them off/have them taken off if you want to have peace of mind.
03-03-2009, 06:24 AM
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Mate I paid ?11,100 for a '54 530D, black with grey leather, with 50K miles on the clock. Came with 19" Schnitzer wheels, and still within it's diamond service pack agreement.
I think you are paying a bit too much there to be fair, but like you said it depends on the milage.
What about service history?
Edit: mines an auto!
I think you are paying a bit too much there to be fair, but like you said it depends on the milage.
What about service history?
Edit: mines an auto!
03-03-2009, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
LOL! When I read the topic, I thought the BMW "manual" was going to be 11,995 pounds. That's an expensive freaking book! 
03-03-2009, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Punjab' post='806176' date='Mar 3 2009, 03:24 PM
Mate I paid ?11,100 for a '54 530D, black with grey leather, with 50K miles on the clock. Came with 19" Schnitzer wheels, and still within it's diamond service pack agreement.
I think you are paying a bit too much there to be fair, but like you said it depends on the milage.
What about service history?
Edit: mines an auto!
I think you are paying a bit too much there to be fair, but like you said it depends on the milage.
What about service history?
Edit: mines an auto!
Thats a damn good deal m8, where about in the country was it? Was it a private sale?
03-03-2009, 09:17 AM
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I bought my 2004 525D SE Auto, with Leather, 18" Type 123 alloys, Adaptive Xenons, CD changer etc.... for ?11,995 only 3 weeks ago. Thats a good price, to be honest I prefer the manual box but I couldnt find any at the time. The 2005 will have intake swirl flaps, but I wouldnt let that put me off I'd simply remove them. Word of warning, the MPG around town is shocking in these cars.
I'd buy it,
Bob.
I'd buy it,
Bob.
03-03-2009, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob525D' post='806352' date='Mar 3 2009, 01:17 PM
I bought my 2004 525D SE Auto, with Leather, 18" Type 123 alloys, Adaptive Xenons, CD changer etc.... for ?11,995 only 3 weeks ago. Thats a good price, to be honest I prefer the manual box but I couldnt find any at the time. The 2005 will have intake swirl flaps, but I wouldnt let that put me off I'd simply remove them. Word of warning, the MPG around town is shocking in these cars.
I'd buy it,
Bob.
I'd buy it,
Bob.
Agreed, I'm curently showing 23.5mpg with town driving only
Jason
