Help needed - buying used e60
07-13-2007, 10:36 AM
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Need your thoughts - both cars have 18K miles and looks great.
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks
07-13-2007, 01:15 PM
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im more than happy with my '06 530i. but if the price is pretty much the same and same mileage, id probably choose the 545. +1 with delje08, cant go wrong with it. btw, welcome and enjoy the forums.
07-13-2007, 05:50 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Not much difference between the two... except two cylindars... go for the 545.
07-13-2007, 07:37 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, 1995 318ic
retired circa 1970 2002, , circa 1985 320, 1998 528i, 1998 740i
The BMW 6 cylinders are historically more reliable and maintenance free. My suggestion is to go with the 530 unless you just have to have that extra oomph. I will never own another 8 cylinder BMW after past experiences.
07-13-2007, 09:25 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
I am enjoying my 2005 545i which I bought as a CPO. My previous car was a 2000 328i. I am impressed with the increased power and torque of the 545i even though the 5 series is a heavier car than the 3 series.
07-13-2007, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by foolio' post='447330' date='Jul 13 2007, 02:36 PM
Need your thoughts - both cars have 18K miles and looks great.
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks
Both are great colors. I would recommend silver (although more common) because it hides dust/dirt much better. A friend of mine has a mystic blue 530 and it looks great after he washes for about 15 minutes until the wind kicks up some dust. If I had an hour every day to hand wash mine I would've gone with blue/beige but I don't so I went with silver/beige.
Do either one have the sport package? You can't beat the look of 124's on the 545.
07-13-2007, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by foolio' post='447330' date='Jul 13 2007, 02:36 PM
Need your thoughts - both cars have 18K miles and looks great.
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks
The 06 530i is mystic blue and the 05 545i is silver. Silver is a bit boring but mystic blue I may grow tired of in a few years?
I'm going to keep the car for at least 6-7 years - my father in-law is a BMW mechanic at a large BMW dealership....
Both basically would cost me the same and are similarly equipped.
Which would you choose?
thanks