Is it worth 9 grand to go from an 07 525i to an 08 528
08-22-2010, 10:33 PM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One way to think about it, is to imagine it's the other way around. If you currently owned the 08 528 and someone offered you 9 grand to downgrade, would you?
The LCI'ness of it isn't something that's worth anything tangible. The power difference is hardly going to be noticeable apparently. You can buy a better Nav for a few hundred bucks (and also use it on any other cars or rentals).
I'd say spend a grand on your current car (portable Nav and maybe some body kit parts) and keep that other 8 grand in the bank and it's going to easily make up for that shortfall in warranty.
There's also a lot to be said for "knowing" your current car. I'd really have to think carefully when considering trading to another used E60. I know mine, I know it's a good/solid car with no important problems.
The LCI'ness of it isn't something that's worth anything tangible. The power difference is hardly going to be noticeable apparently. You can buy a better Nav for a few hundred bucks (and also use it on any other cars or rentals).
I'd say spend a grand on your current car (portable Nav and maybe some body kit parts) and keep that other 8 grand in the bank and it's going to easily make up for that shortfall in warranty.
There's also a lot to be said for "knowing" your current car. I'd really have to think carefully when considering trading to another used E60. I know mine, I know it's a good/solid car with no important problems.
08-22-2010, 10:41 PM
#13
Contributors
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 5,781
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: BMW E60
Model Year: 2016
^This is pretty sound advice. I think I would take the 9 grand and mod the hell out of the car. There's a good amount that you can do with 9 grand and really make your car sexier than a stock 2008 528.
08-23-2010, 02:49 AM
#15
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Southern Europe
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
It's not worth it I think.. save money and buy something better later
08-23-2010, 04:05 AM
#17
Contributors
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 399
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was thinking about upgrading to a newer model too but after umnitza posted his deal on the mtech bumper I decided to keep my car and mod it my goal is to get up to 300hp on my non turbo i6 3.0L engine with all the hurtin american cars on the road even with 215hp 185pds of torque im still cruising it's my handling I gotta work on next some new suspension system modding is fun try it dude.
08-23-2010, 07:34 AM
#19
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Vienna, Austria
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you drive teh car till you dump it, then yes, the upgrade costs you 9k. If you plan to sell the car in 3-4 years, the 9k in reality is something like 3-4k since a 08 528 is always going to be worth more than 07 525i when you sell it, alone because of the LCI, bigger engine, and Navigation factor.
the LCI is a "better" car than the pre-lci and it is definitely worth the 3-4k it will effectively cost you.
the LCI is a "better" car than the pre-lci and it is definitely worth the 3-4k it will effectively cost you.
08-23-2010, 07:40 AM
#20
Senior Members
I was actually thinking of changing my '07 530i for an '06 550i, but im afraid of those V8 engines. I think no other engine is more reliable than the non turbo I6.