Brand new Honda Accord or used BMW E60?
09-24-2009, 09:05 PM
#21
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
I want to have the car for a two years, and I think I will not do more than 50 000 km during this time. I want something enjoyable, I love cars so so much. I am in a car everyday, I want to feel great, and I want to look good in it also. The image is important, no doubt. I did some business, and want to look trustful.
09-25-2009, 04:23 AM
#22
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South. Deeep South.
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
My other rides:
Departed: 2006 530xi Silver gray/black, anthracite maple trim, cold, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed steptronic, bluetooth, adaptive xenons
Departed...2002 525i White/beige, 5 sp manual
I think the outcome of this thread was predictable
09-25-2009, 05:07 AM
#23
Members
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 07 525i
Originally Posted by bighersh' post='1016305' date='Sep 24 2009, 08:33 PM
I couldn't agree more... You need look no further than this thread ( https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...30&start=30 ) to see how good of an idea it is to buy an E60 with no warranty. If you can get a warranty- a good warranty- Get the E60. You'll love it. If you have a lot if discretionary cash around for failures (that's most likely gonna happen on a used car0, get the BMW.
But, if you want to sleep better at night, and not worry about mechanical issues and high repair costs for the next three years- well, to me- the choice is simple...
The Acura TSX / Euro spec Accord- is a very nice car.
Which option would let you sleep better at night?
Get the Bimmer if you can get a good warranty. But, without a warranty, you're taking a serious gamble buying any used car- especially a BMW (repair costs). Their wouldn't be one in my garage right now, were it not for a rock-solid and affordable warranty.
But, if you want to sleep better at night, and not worry about mechanical issues and high repair costs for the next three years- well, to me- the choice is simple...
The Acura TSX / Euro spec Accord- is a very nice car.
Which option would let you sleep better at night?
Get the Bimmer if you can get a good warranty. But, without a warranty, you're taking a serious gamble buying any used car- especially a BMW (repair costs). Their wouldn't be one in my garage right now, were it not for a rock-solid and affordable warranty.
09-25-2009, 05:38 AM
#24
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you all for your inputs.
I did not, I am asking the same at Honda forum 
. The problem is that my heart says BMW and my brain says Honda.
I am afraid of this too 
If you are asking the question here on this forum then you have already made your decision and are asking us to justify it. I have had Accords before (US spec, not Europe) and they are great cars. Just for me (and I'm guessing most members here) there's just something about the E60. Good luck with your decision.
. The problem is that my heart says BMW and my brain says Honda.
Originally Posted by PAKOGERTE' post='1016337' date='Sep 24 2009, 09:10 PM
if you buy the honda, everytime you see an E60 you'll frown
if you buy the E60, everytime you see an Accord you'll smile
if you buy the E60, everytime you see an Accord you'll smile
09-25-2009, 06:29 AM
#25
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 4,186
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
.
Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Why not try a BMW 525i as well. For the money you're looking at, you should find plenty on offer from BMW User Cars, so you also get the warranty. They don't normally offer more than 12 months, but if you want the car for 2 years, then maybe you could negotiate this in to cover your expected duration of ownership.
I know the 530i is tempting, but the 525i may be enough for you and tick more of the other boxes, e.g. lower millage, warrnaty, specs etc.
Good luck
I know the 530i is tempting, but the 525i may be enough for you and tick more of the other boxes, e.g. lower millage, warrnaty, specs etc.
Good luck
09-25-2009, 07:22 AM
#26
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 7,983
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: A Car
my honest opinion is for the peace of mind, go with the accord. Hondas make good cars. However, have u think about getting one car instead and get a newer nicer E60? Unless u have to get 2 cars, then go with the Accord. If you want the BMW, get the BMW as long as you know people who can fix it for a good price just in case anything happens
09-25-2009, 08:11 AM
#27
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm from europe (originally) and wouldn't waste time in a Honda there ...BORING! You have such great highways and not to put a driver's car on one is a sin. A Honda is a tin box with no road feel, weak steering, sloppy suspension, OK brakes, etc. If you we're from NYC and drove there 90% of the time, I'd say go buy a Honda but for you......duh!
Enjoy the E60!
Enjoy the E60!
09-25-2009, 09:14 AM
#28
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Kuopio – Finland
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530ix / E60
Model Year: 2007
Originally Posted by PAKOGERTE' post='1016337' date='Sep 25 2009, 04:10 AM
if you buy the honda, everytime you see an E60 you'll frown
if you buy the E60, everytime you see an Accord you'll smile
if you buy the E60, everytime you see an Accord you'll smile
That?s it.
09-25-2009, 09:36 AM
#29
Senior Members
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 titanium silver metallic
Like new 41k
Cold Weather Package
I was in the same situation deciding between a new Passat and the used E60.
I ended up getting the E60 because I had always dreamed of owning a Bimmer and I was finally in a position to addord one, albeit used. I had my car inspected by an independant mechanic and was able to get the full service history.
So far I have been good. If I see it turning into a money pit I will sell it and buy something else.
I ended up getting the E60 because I had always dreamed of owning a Bimmer and I was finally in a position to addord one, albeit used. I had my car inspected by an independant mechanic and was able to get the full service history.
So far I have been good. If I see it turning into a money pit I will sell it and buy something else.
09-25-2009, 09:52 AM
#30
Members
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dallas
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 Silver BMW 525i, loaded w/o Nav
2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, loaded w/o Nav
Yeah, that's all I was saying. If you want to sleep better at night (peace of mind), get the Honda and the warranty that comes with it.
One off problems can happen with any car- but at least with a warranty, all you'll be is inconvenienced- not strapped to come up with $X,XXX.00 dollars/Euro's if an "oh shit", happens.
One off problems can happen with any car- but at least with a warranty, all you'll be is inconvenienced- not strapped to come up with $X,XXX.00 dollars/Euro's if an "oh shit", happens.