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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Im in the process of buying an 04 Mystic Blue 530I, 64000 mileage with Sports and extended warranty, Im just a bit concern cause I felt that the car was a bit Sluggish when I test drove it....Should I be really worried ? What are the thing I should look out for ? ...Please help Iam really kinda nervous because this is the first time Im buying a used car...Thanks
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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A 100,000 km driven E60 is just up for everything!

New underneath, the whole front ends moving parts and new tires
plus filters (AC) and oil, shocks, dics, pads, wipers etc

All this made at the dealers!

After that it's good for another 100 k miles.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepney' post='683828' date='Oct 3 2008, 04:30 AM
Im in the process of buying an 04 Mystic Blue 530I, 64000 mileage with Sports and extended warranty, Im just a bit concern cause I felt that the car was a bit Sluggish when I test drove it....Should I be really worried ? What are the thing I should look out for ? ...Please help Iam really kinda nervous because this is the first time Im buying a used car...Thanks
If the car feels sluggish when you press the accelerator, try the 25 second trick.

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40018
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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A car with more of +50K miles / +80K km specially second hand and non-CPO
I would spend extra money to change/replace everything:

- Spark Plugs
- Coolant System
- Oil
- Braked fluid
- Steering fluid
- Air filter (get an AFE!)
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Thank you for the advice and the replies. After much deliveration, I bought the car, and Im soo happy I did.
Im gonna post some pictures soon... now I need to think what navi I can install since it doesnt come with it.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepney' post='689340' date='Oct 9 2008, 05:53 PM
Thank you for the advice and the replies. After much deliveration, I bought the car, and Im soo happy I did.
Im gonna post some pictures soon... now I need to think what navi I can install since it doesnt come with it.
Good to hear you bought the car. At 60,000 miles, a BMW is barely broken in. Do your maintenance, but don't replace anything unless it's broken. Save your money for when you really need it.

aboard!!
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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and good luck on you car
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepney' post='689340' date='Oct 9 2008, 02:53 PM
Thank you for the advice and the replies. After much deliveration, I bought the car, and Im soo happy I did.
Im gonna post some pictures soon... now I need to think what navi I can install since it doesnt come with it.

Congrats and to the forum. From the screen name, are you filipino? Post your location also when you get the chance, helps to answer any future questions..happy motoring
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