Thinking about a 2004 or 2005 530i
07-14-2009, 10:03 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Not to complicate things, and considering your price range, this may be moot, but there was an engine change from the 04/05s to 06/07s. On the 530, it went from 225 to 255 HP. In 08 the 530 was dropped in the US and replaced with the LCI 535 at 300 HP.
In other words, you won't find any really significant engine difference usless you're comparing say 05/06 or 07/08, and so forth.
In other words, you won't find any really significant engine difference usless you're comparing say 05/06 or 07/08, and so forth.
07-14-2009, 10:17 AM
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My Ride: 09 M5 (E60) Interlagos blue, Silverstone interior, with cold weather package. Adaptive Xenon headlamps and adaptive brake lights, hud, comfort access. Comfort seats, basically fully loaded.
i'm selling my black 04 530i, with black interior leather and alotta options. logic 7, heated seats, etc Perfect condition. I am in NYC, where are you at? I am going to buy an M5 so i need to sell this one...
07-14-2009, 10:37 AM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Originally Posted by cleung' post='941890' date='Jul 14 2009, 11:58 AM
I would suggest going with the 2005 because the 2004 was the first production year of the e60 so they did work out some bugs in the later models.
And if you can, try to find one that may still have the maintenance warranty, even if its only for a few months or XX thousand miles. You never know what kind of bugs will pop up in the first month. For instance, I had my wiper blades and door seals replaced and I had a lower radiator hose leak that got fixed.
Good luck with your purchase. And welcome to the forum.
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My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by Shezmon' post='941975' date='Jul 14 2009, 02:17 PM
i'm selling my black 04 530i, with black interior leather and alotta options. logic 7, heated seats, etc Perfect condition. I am in NYC, where are you at? I am going to buy an M5 so i need to sell this one...
07-14-2009, 10:41 AM
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I have been looking at 530i and 525i's in the 2004-2006 range, I noticed some 06's come with the key fob and start/stop switch and some come with traditional key with the attached remote, what is the difference between them?
07-14-2009, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by vcab01' post='941986' date='Jul 14 2009, 11:41 AM
I have been looking at 530i and 525i's in the 2004-2006 range, I noticed some 06's come with the key fob and start/stop switch and some come with traditional key with the attached remote, what is the difference between them?
I think the one with the start switch (meaning your key doesn't have to be in the ignition) is the comfort entry or something like that. You will be hard pressed to find an 06 in your price range though, it will have a lot of miles or other "issues". I looked and looked and waited for mine - I refused to give up the options I wanted and I wanted low miles, so I finally found it and pounced.
My advice: take your time, look for one with the options you want and reasonable mileage to come available and just be ready to go get it when it is. Don't delay, because well optioned cars with good mileage and a decent price won't be around for long.
07-14-2009, 12:02 PM
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07-14-2009, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by vcab01' post='942081' date='Jul 14 2009, 01:02 PM
Here is the one I am looking at getting.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1269490125.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1269490125.html
Very nice, but IMHO not worth it unless it's CPO. BMW has a rigorous certification process and if it's CPO then it's good. Plus given how expensive these cars are to fix the additional warranty given to CPO owners is really nice. Keep in mind, seeing as how it's only a 2006 (relatively young) there's probably a reason it couldn't get certified
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='942084' date='Jul 14 2009, 03:05 PM
Very nice, but IMHO not worth it unless it's CPO. BMW has a rigorous certification process and if it's CPO then it's good. Plus given how expensive these cars are to fix the additional warranty given to CPO owners is really nice. Keep in mind, seeing as how it's only a 2006 (relatively young) there's probably a reason it couldn't get certified
of the car will probably be more, the selections may be limited, but IMHO it's worth investigating. Unless you're stranded right now and need a ride...keep looking. Member KROZI has had some expensive repairs covered under CPO warranty
that would have otherwise left a terrible taste in his wallet. Drinks are on KROZI!!!
07-14-2009, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='942084' date='Jul 14 2009, 01:05 PM
Very nice, but IMHO not worth it unless it's CPO. BMW has a rigorous certification process and if it's CPO then it's good. Plus given how expensive these cars are to fix the additional warranty given to CPO owners is really nice. Keep in mind, seeing as how it's only a 2006 (relatively young) there's probably a reason it couldn't get certified
I know repair costs would be expensive, but I know of a guy that will work on any vehicle only charges $50 an hour + parts which he gets at wholesale price for you and he does excellent work and is very careful. Just had him do my timing belt and water pump for only $380 parts included.