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Which BMW to get?
12-03-2006, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='362691' date='Dec 2 2006, 01:38 AM
I know this is you 1st time buying a expensive car so I would try and test both cars if I was you.
12-03-2006, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tume' post='363111' date='Dec 3 2006, 10:28 PM
Of course I would test drive both cars if I had the chance. But like I said, I'm stuck here in Kosovo.
12-03-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='363113' date='Dec 3 2006, 03:45 PM
then unstuck your self or don`t get it yet.
12-04-2006, 01:42 AM
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My Ride: 530d SE Auto Saloon, Adaptive Bi-Xenon lights, Active Steering, Comfort seats, Bluetooth, Superchipped, extended leather
The X3 has better interior space than the X5 and the older X5 does not have X drive, which all the X3's do.
You can also get the twin turbo 3.0d in the X3 SD, which is very quick.
I onwed an early X3 3.0 petrol and it was great to drive and very versatile. So much bad press I couldn't believe it.
I'd recommend you test drive first and then decide.
If I could have got a 3.0d at launch, I'm sure we'd still have the car.
You can also get the twin turbo 3.0d in the X3 SD, which is very quick.
I onwed an early X3 3.0 petrol and it was great to drive and very versatile. So much bad press I couldn't believe it.
I'd recommend you test drive first and then decide.
If I could have got a 3.0d at launch, I'm sure we'd still have the car.
12-04-2006, 04:32 AM
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I would echo red-max's comments - the 2004 535d is a great car but the 2005s are generally thought to be much more reliable (try a calendar week 9 '05 model) so getting a 2005 would pay off in the end, although they are pricier from an initial cost stand point.
Can you get a '05 530d???
Otherwise I would suggest the 330d coupe.
Can you get a '05 530d???
Otherwise I would suggest the 330d coupe.
12-04-2006, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by tume' post='363128' date='Dec 4 2006, 01:04 AM
Yes, I will be on vacation early January, but then it will be too late to order my BMW if I want it delivered before May. And if I won't have the car before May, I can't get it tax-free, which means double the car price! :'(
tax-free, I would die for it in HK itis 120% tax on cars in HK.They don`t even think about it
Go and get the 5er you will be very happy, I know it.
12-04-2006, 07:03 AM
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Thank you everyone for your help. Right now I'm debating between these choices:
new 525d 3/2007 facelift
530d 2005/2006 with many options, low mileage
535dA 2004 (+2005)
new 525d 3/2007 facelift
530d 2005/2006 with many options, low mileage
535dA 2004 (+2005)
12-04-2006, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tume' post='363454' date='Dec 5 2006, 12:03 AM
Thank you everyone for your help. Right now I'm debating between these choices:
new 525d 3/2007 facelift
530d 2005/2006 with many options, low mileage
535dA 2004 (+2005)
new 525d 3/2007 facelift
530d 2005/2006 with many options, low mileage
535dA 2004 (+2005)
it will be almost bug free, but we will see when it comes out and cheeper on fuel too.
12-04-2006, 09:07 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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Where is your home, what country?
Makes a difference to running costs, resale etc.
Makes a difference to running costs, resale etc.
12-04-2006, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='363491' date='Dec 4 2006, 07:07 PM
Where is your home, what country?
Makes a difference to running costs, resale etc.
Makes a difference to running costs, resale etc.
Finland.