EBMCS03

Have you actually looked at the difference between the V8 and I6? its 1mpg difference.

wynnsayz

Thanks guys! Now i'm more confused than ever haha. I was hoping those questions could help me eliminate choices but I guess it didn't.

So basically

1. 2007 530i is good, but N52 and M54 engine?

2. 2005 545i is good as well, but I think it's a little old. Correct me?

3. 2008 528i is a little on the slow side, but only 25hp difference, guess I won't mind. Putting it as last resort if I can't find a good 530i nor 545i.

4. Would u guys say electronic is every BMW's main concern? If 3rd party warranty can cover that, does that mean I should just get any pre-owned and get it inspected by BMW instead of buying CPO for the CPO warranty?

5. How does the $0 maintenance work? free brake pad and oil change? is it worth it?

6. Lastly. What is the best value on an E60 that I can get with $30k


Thank you guys. I'm asking all these questions because I WANT AN E60! I heard its GEWDDDDDDD

my_galaxy

well you might some electrical problems and once it breaks down its totally a mystery

other than that its a good car

tuffluck

did you read anything i just posted?

1. good car, good engine...one of the more reliable bmw produced.
2. yes it's old in that it won't be covered under any warranty unless it's a questionable third-party warranty. not a bad car, just no protection.
3. i would skip a 528, but that's me. the weight of the bmw requires it to meet a certain threshold of power to be quick on any level and i think 250 is the minimum on that. everything under seems pokey (to me).
4. i don't know why people are dissing the CPO warranty and you clearly didn't read what i wrote. CPO covers electronics, just not audio/nav. see link below.
5. not worth it.
6. CPO - 528/530. maybe find a 2006-2007 535/550, probably not. used, your pick of the lot.

CPO warranty: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...otCovered.aspx

pukka

I've had no problems with my 535i (the HPFP was tested and replaced while my car was in for an unrelated issue). Unfortunately, there are others on the forum that did have problems.

My car still has the manufacturer warranty for another 9 months. As it stands now I'll probably keep it long enough to see what the 6er Grand Coupe looks like (still not a fan of the F11). So I'll most likely go with a 3rd party warranty

wynnsayz

ah thank you tuffluck

I guess 545i is eliminated from my choice.

Looks like I'll continue my search on 07 530i and 08 528i (or 535i if I like HPFP failure) and stick with CPO cars. As for oil change and wear and tear items I'll just change them at a local shop that specializes in BMW?

Does any of those sound right?

pukka

CPO warranty doesn't cover the CCC, which interfaces and/or configures just about every electronic system in the car.

From the way the warranty is worded, I guess it would cover things like HUD or NV though.

betelgeuse

The 08 to present 528 uses the same engine as the 2006/2007 530. BMW decided to detune it and call it the 528 for some reason.
You can't go wrong with either one. They are great engines.

Greg

tuffluck

i just don't believe that. they don't specify CCC to not be covered, i don't see how they can NOT cover it unless your nav stops working and you take it in and find out it failed due to the CCC, then they might finagle their way out of replacing it under warranty.

also there are a lot more electrical components to cars even than just the CCC. every car has a CCC of sorts these days. i think the particulars in bmw are more complex. anything in idrive, any electrical switch, any faulty wiring, etc. all that would ideally be covered under the CPO warranty.

Michael-Dallas

528 has enough power for me. Then again, when I want fast, I hop in my other car.

Michael.