Anything to look out for in an E60?
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My Ride: 04 530i Space Gray/ Black Dakota Leather interior with SMG, Sports Package+ Paddle Shifters, HUD, NAV, Premium Package, Multi-Contour Seats, Xenons , Logic 7.
I have an 04 530i and the issue that keeps coming back is the "Active Steering Malfunction", i had it fixed multiple times at the dealership but it still pops up every now and then.
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Good points...
The 525i is kind of slower, 0-100 in over 8.6 seconds. Where as the 530i is faster, 7.5 (or so) seconds. My budget will be about $35,000-$40,000AUD. At the moment you can get a 525i with around 70,000km or a 530i with about 90,000km in that price range. In a year or so I'm hoping we will see more models around $35,000.
Do you guys know if there is much difference in fuel economy between the 530i & 525i? On is 3 ltr and other 2.5 ltr.
The 525i is kind of slower, 0-100 in over 8.6 seconds. Where as the 530i is faster, 7.5 (or so) seconds. My budget will be about $35,000-$40,000AUD. At the moment you can get a 525i with around 70,000km or a 530i with about 90,000km in that price range. In a year or so I'm hoping we will see more models around $35,000.
Do you guys know if there is much difference in fuel economy between the 530i & 525i? On is 3 ltr and other 2.5 ltr.
The 04-05 I believe have that passenger restraint problem that BMW has recalled and fixed. Check that out before you buy. The light comes on at times and will not come off until a reader tool or dealer takes it off. My 530i was awesome on gas. I don't think that there is a significant difference at all between the 525 and 530 in gas. A tank of gas would last me around 5 - 6 days depending on how I drove.
In the end it comes down to service. If the previous owner hasn't been taking care of the car then I would steer clear of that.
In the end it comes down to service. If the previous owner hasn't been taking care of the car then I would steer clear of that.
It is best of you can buy the car with a warranty and history.
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mileage alteration.
check the pedals for unusual wear in the brake and accelerator.
i bought one which had been clocked
it turns out it had done around 100k miles not 30k
this is due to the wear on the bushes and the brakes and the discs.
be careful of this
check the pedals for unusual wear in the brake and accelerator.
i bought one which had been clocked
it turns out it had done around 100k miles not 30k
this is due to the wear on the bushes and the brakes and the discs.
be careful of this
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So far from what am reading its looking positive. The E60 doesnt seam to have any major flaws that would empty my wallet down the track.
I originally had my eye on the Audi A4 B7. But I found out that the 7 speed gear box is a common problem on the car costing thousands to replace. I then found out the A4 B7 Quottro's 6 speed gear box is a better choice. But looking at Quottro prices, they are pretty much the same as the E60.
I also find it quite amusing that the BMW 3 series 325i (or any 6 cyl model) costs the same or more then the E60. Plus I am not a fan of the 3 series. The 4 cyl is too slow and all the 3 series sedans in Australia are not even made in the fatherland, Germany. I prefer not to spend Germany car money on something that isn't even made in Germany. The E60 is.
I originally had my eye on the Audi A4 B7. But I found out that the 7 speed gear box is a common problem on the car costing thousands to replace. I then found out the A4 B7 Quottro's 6 speed gear box is a better choice. But looking at Quottro prices, they are pretty much the same as the E60.
I also find it quite amusing that the BMW 3 series 325i (or any 6 cyl model) costs the same or more then the E60. Plus I am not a fan of the 3 series. The 4 cyl is too slow and all the 3 series sedans in Australia are not even made in the fatherland, Germany. I prefer not to spend Germany car money on something that isn't even made in Germany. The E60 is.
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WOW!!!! that's crazy. I just sold my 04 530i for 13000 to a friend of mine. The car had only 34000 miles. Many people didn't want to believe me but it is what it is I have not altered anything or done anything to the milage.
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