hows are the 5 series resale values ?

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Dec 13, 2006 | 09:34 AM

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Ricracing

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From: Helsinki, Finland

My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.

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Originally Posted by 535dBoy' post='366887' date='Dec 13 2006, 01:29 PM

I'm sure the cheque I wrote was ?50k or just smidge under, so list must have been a bit over. Only got about ?2k off I think as the engine and sport model were quite new then

List price minus 7% is what I get of a new car.

But the old one isn't worth shit :'(

Dec 13, 2006 | 10:01 AM

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Ray Hull

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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets. First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.

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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='365403' date='Dec 9 2006, 02:02 PM

potentially if I want to sell down the line, is the used car market favorable for sellers...e.g. lots of buyers, high prices.

the 03 e500, depreciated nearly 50% in just four years..I don't want to make that mistake again so I am considering if BMWs have better resale/depreciation..

For years, the "average" 5 series cars were terrible in depreciation (not as bad as 7s though.... :thumbsdown: ). Now, (perhaps attributable to the Baby Boomer buying and training of the younger generation) they seem to be improving.

The one used 5 model that seems to do best is the large engine Sport model, especially with stick. They are considered extremely rare by my dealer who tends to specialize in them. It will be interesting to see how the SMG-equipped cars do in the near future.

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Ray Hull