Thoughts on going from 2007 525i to a 2002 540i
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My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
There is a dealership nearby that has a 2002 CLEAN 540i. I have always like the E39. What are your thoughts on going from a 2007 E60 525i with 40,000 miles to a 2002 E39 540i with 78,000 miles. I would get anywhere form $8,000 to $10,000 out of the trade and that would include an extended warranty. Coolant issues have been addressed. Documentation from nearby BMW dealership supports the claim.
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There is a dealership nearby that has a 2002 CLEAN 540i. I have always like the E39. What are your thoughts on going from a 2007 E60 525i with 40,000 miles to a 2002 E39 540i with 78,000 miles. I would get anywhere form $8,000 to $10,000 out of the trade and that would include an extended warranty. Coolant issues have been addressed. Documentation from nearby BMW dealership supports the claim.
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I know sdg will chime in here too. I LOVE the E39, it's a beautiful car. If the finances are right (you get what you want for your trade and the price is right) GO FOR IT!!!
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There is a dealership nearby that has a 2002 CLEAN 540i. I have always like the E39. What are your thoughts on going from a 2007 E60 525i with 40,000 miles to a 2002 E39 540i with 78,000 miles. I would get anywhere form $8,000 to $10,000 out of the trade and that would include an extended warranty. Coolant issues have been addressed. Documentation from nearby BMW dealership supports the claim.
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The '02 is pretty much done depreciating. Look up prices and values to make sure you're not overpaying. That would be the only CON. If you cover that, then I think you're good.
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Having driven both, an E39 540 is a ton more fun to drive than an E60 525. A ton. If your top priority is fun in driving, go for the 540.
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I agree...the E39 is a really fun car to drive, and if ok with the styling and older interior and so on...do it!
And again, make sure you are not overpaying and get a good warranty...Just know that making the move UP from the E39 to a newer E60 or even F10 in the future, will hurt (your wallet) more than the "downgrade" now...
And again, make sure you are not overpaying and get a good warranty...Just know that making the move UP from the E39 to a newer E60 or even F10 in the future, will hurt (your wallet) more than the "downgrade" now...
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As you mentioned above, two of my friends had 540i and both had coolant issues. But since you have extanded warranty, I guess thats alright.
But with almost 80,000 miles on the odo, I think you should worry more on the tare and ware rather on the issues that are under warranty.
I know that the tare and ware parts are not that expansive compared to the items that are under warranty, but here and there do sum up quite some $$$ when your main goal is to actually save $$$ since you are downgrading and want money difference.
But that's just my opinion.
But with almost 80,000 miles on the odo, I think you should worry more on the tare and ware rather on the issues that are under warranty.
I know that the tare and ware parts are not that expansive compared to the items that are under warranty, but here and there do sum up quite some $$$ when your main goal is to actually save $$$ since you are downgrading and want money difference.
But that's just my opinion.
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