Where have all the e60 530i MSports gone?

[BMWBen]

I'm in the market for one of these next month - but it seems that the market has all but vanished. Just the same 5 odd cars and no new additions. Is this a usual christmas effect? They don't seem to be selling either...

Edited by BMWBen on Tuesday 6th January 13:34

[BMWBen]

Fox- said:

BMWBen said:

I'm in the market for one of these next month - but it seems that the market has all but vanished. Just the same 5 odd cars and no new additions. Is this a usual christmas effect? They don't seem to be selling either...

People dont buy them new anymore. All the muppets are knee-jerk buying 530d's instead even though they only get 6mpg more on the combined cycle, cost more on company car tax and are slower.

True, there are LOADS of 530d's! I don't want a bus!

[BMWBen]

I can't help with an official one, I've been using parkers:
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Summary.aspx?m...

Important thing to note is the update in the second half of 2005 which added a fair bit more power.

[BMWBen]

I think it was sept 05 - so I was assuming that anything with a 55 plate was prob the updated model, although there is probably some lag between the manufactured date and the registration to take into account.

The engines look different I think - I found a site with pictures that I might be able to dig out when I get home.

[BMWBen]

Fox- said:

pgilc1 said:

As opposed to, are quieter when cruising, have a power band more suited to a lot of peoples driving style, be more more easily sold come resale time and is likely to hold on to its value better?

Quieter when cruising? I don't think so.

The value thing is true but thats more an effect rather than a cause.

I'm not convinced about the value thing. The 530d msports seem to be cheaper than the 530i's.