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If you focus on the E39, you may want to get a 530i 2002 as this is the latest generation of that engine. most issues as mentioned in this thread are no problem on that car. It drives nicer than the v8, consumes less and is the final generation of that engine series. 80k is not an issue on that one. Of course, maintenance must have been done correctly but that goes for all cars.
pixel failure is shared with many bmw's (even the 8series) and can be a costly thing to have done at a dealer. Have a look around the internet (esp. german sites) and you get a good picture of what is and what is no longer an issue.
as for the E39 vs E60, well that's a personal thing I guess. I prefer the E39 so I'm looking for a 530i Touring even though (or perhaps because) I drive an E60 daily without too many problems mentioned on this forum. It just doesn't 'click' with this car as I did with the E39.
pixel failure is shared with many bmw's (even the 8series) and can be a costly thing to have done at a dealer. Have a look around the internet (esp. german sites) and you get a good picture of what is and what is no longer an issue.
as for the E39 vs E60, well that's a personal thing I guess. I prefer the E39 so I'm looking for a 530i Touring even though (or perhaps because) I drive an E60 daily without too many problems mentioned on this forum. It just doesn't 'click' with this car as I did with the E39.
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Thanks guys. I will also post this over on the e39 board as suggested. The price is $15,999. Here is a link: http://www.cucarfinders.com/detail-2002-bm...0i-3144971.html.
For right now, the e60 is a bit out of my price range. And I really love this body style. I will do a search for a 530i as well.
For right now, the e60 is a bit out of my price range. And I really love this body style. I will do a search for a 530i as well.
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looks pretty.
some marks of things like remote garage door control but not in irrepairable places.
typical wear spots are looking fine for that mileage.
get the technical tests done and get the service history if possible where you live. that tells how it was used/maintained and what has been done (or not).
some marks of things like remote garage door control but not in irrepairable places.
typical wear spots are looking fine for that mileage.
get the technical tests done and get the service history if possible where you live. that tells how it was used/maintained and what has been done (or not).
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Originally Posted by BMDiesel' post='632231' date='Jul 25 2008, 06:20 PM
If you focus on the E39, you may want to get a 530i 2002 as this is the latest generation of that engine. most issues as mentioned in this thread are no problem on that car. It drives nicer than the v8, consumes less and is the final generation of that engine series. 80k is not an issue on that one. Of course, maintenance must have been done correctly but that goes for all cars.
pixel failure is shared with many bmw's (even the 8series) and can be a costly thing to have done at a dealer. Have a look around the internet (esp. german sites) and you get a good picture of what is and what is no longer an issue.
as for the E39 vs E60, well that's a personal thing I guess. I prefer the E39 so I'm looking for a 530i Touring even though (or perhaps because) I drive an E60 daily without too many problems mentioned on this forum. It just doesn't 'click' with this car as I did with the E39.
pixel failure is shared with many bmw's (even the 8series) and can be a costly thing to have done at a dealer. Have a look around the internet (esp. german sites) and you get a good picture of what is and what is no longer an issue.
as for the E39 vs E60, well that's a personal thing I guess. I prefer the E39 so I'm looking for a 530i Touring even though (or perhaps because) I drive an E60 daily without too many problems mentioned on this forum. It just doesn't 'click' with this car as I did with the E39.
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
For 3 grand more, you can have this Bangled Beauty of a 745i from Major Motors in Santa Monica (I bought a car from them a couple years ago - they keep tip-top cars from Beemers to Bentleys).
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
I had a '99 540i/6 M-Sport and it was just costing me too much in maintenance...I sold it and jumped into the E60 ... it was damn good car though....
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