2007 525i Purchase - Welcome
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Newbie here, more of a frequenter of e90post.com, but am in the market for a new 5 series. Currently driving a 2007 328i stock, titanium silver, AT, Premium, etc. LOVE the car. Thinking of replacing second old POS junker car with another beemer, (god our neighbors will think we are douchy) and really am drawn to the extra size of the 5 series, with the familiarities of the 3 series. Not loads of cash to burn, so Im barely squeaking into this class of car, but am looking for a 2007-2008 CPO with low miles. Test drive set up for tomorrow for 525i. Any suggestions, recommendations, test drive ideas, etc? The three cars I am looking at are AT, Premium, Cold Weather Package, relatively low miles at 13, 17, 21k respectively. Colors are black, amethyst grey and monaco blue, all of which appeal to me. I see no reason why this would disappoint, but need some 5 owner's encouragement - is the car worth the step up from a 3 series? Good family car? I'm glad to be here and thanks in advance for your help.
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Originally Posted by skiajl6297' post='1003079' date='Sep 9 2009, 04:28 PM
Newbie here, more of a frequenter of e90post.com, but am in the market for a new 5 series. Currently driving a 2007 328i stock, titanium silver, AT, Premium, etc. LOVE the car. Thinking of replacing second old POS junker car with another beemer, (god our neighbors will think we are douchy) and really am drawn to the extra size of the 5 series, with the familiarities of the 3 series. Not loads of cash to burn, so Im barely squeaking into this class of car, but am looking for a 2007-2008 CPO with low miles. Test drive set up for tomorrow for 525i. Any suggestions, recommendations, test drive ideas, etc? The three cars I am looking at are AT, Premium, Cold Weather Package, relatively low miles at 13, 17, 21k respectively. Colors are black, amethyst grey and monaco blue, all of which appeal to me. I see no reason why this would disappoint, but need some 5 owner's encouragement - is the car worth the step up from a 3 series? Good family car? I'm glad to be here and thanks in advance for your help. ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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The most important thing is to make sure you get the LCI (Facelift) model, which is March 2007 onwards. The easy way to tell is the LED strips in the rear lights or the front-lower-bumper-insert that slopes up at each end next to the fog lights, rather than down.
Otherwise I think it comes down to personal taste between those 3. Good luck and hope you enjoy the test drive
(But a 5er won't drive like a 3er, I'll warn you now!)
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The most important thing is to make sure you get the LCI (Facelift) model, which is March 2007 onwards. The easy way to tell is the LED strips in the rear lights or the front-lower-bumper-insert that slopes up at each end next to the fog lights, rather than down.
Otherwise I think it comes down to personal taste between those 3. Good luck and hope you enjoy the test drive
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(But a 5er won't drive like a 3er, I'll warn you now!)
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1003158' date='Sep 9 2009, 05:50 PM
First off
to the forums!
The most important thing is to make sure you get the LCI (Facelift) model, which is March 2007 onwards. The easy way to tell is the LED strips in the rear lights or the front-lower-bumper-insert that slopes up at each end next to the fog lights, rather than down.
Otherwise I think it comes down to personal taste between those 3. Good luck and hope you enjoy the test drive
(But a 5er won't drive like a 3er, I'll warn you now!)
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The most important thing is to make sure you get the LCI (Facelift) model, which is March 2007 onwards. The easy way to tell is the LED strips in the rear lights or the front-lower-bumper-insert that slopes up at each end next to the fog lights, rather than down.
Otherwise I think it comes down to personal taste between those 3. Good luck and hope you enjoy the test drive
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(But a 5er won't drive like a 3er, I'll warn you now!)
Also, my first test drive tonight after work is actually an 08 wagon, which is really pulling me, so perhaps the facelift issue is moot for me, but I'd certainly love to know, in the event this wagon isn't for us. The more I consider our situation, the more I think we need to get a wagon for family, etc. Did any of you "settle" (ha!) on a sedan vs a wagon after test driving, even with family/space concerns? Is the space/family friendliness gained by buying a wagon vs. sedan worth the relative difficulty currently out there in finding wagons? Wagon is much harder to come by at low mileage from what I can tell. Or is there not that much family gain by getting a wagon? I'm just worried that if we get a sedan I'll later wish we had the extra space, hauling capacity, etc. of a wagon.
Thanks all!!!
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I remember years ago, my indy mechanic told me that if I really wanted a solid family car with good storage I should get a 5 series wagon. I didn't listen and went on to buy a Mountaineer and a Yukon. Wish I had listened to him. I will assume that a 5 wagon is still a good bet if you need storage and a good ride and performance, neither of which these SUVs provided.
A word of caution about the 525, I think it is underpowered for the size and weight of the car and this may annoy you. I went with the 530 for the larger engine and don't regret it. But if you are OK with less HP, then I don't think you can go wrong with a 5. I think the sedans have a ton of interior room and huge trunks so definitely are a family car.
A word of caution about the 525, I think it is underpowered for the size and weight of the car and this may annoy you. I went with the 530 for the larger engine and don't regret it. But if you are OK with less HP, then I don't think you can go wrong with a 5. I think the sedans have a ton of interior room and huge trunks so definitely are a family car.