525D F10 3.0 Good Buy?

525D F10 3.0 Good Buy?

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TimboCD1

Original Poster:

69 posts

126 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Hello All,
I am seriously considering buying the aforementioned car and was wondering if I am doing the right thing?
I currently drive an A5 3.0tdi but need to change due to new company car rules with new job.
I have found a suitable 2011 F10 and am just awaiting the dealers finance quote vs bank loan.
However have now seen a couple of posts suggesting that the 201bhp 525D may not be such a good
long term buy vs a 182bhp 520D, plan is to keep it approx 4 years.

Would be interested in what other owners think.

Dealer did say they are a rare model - is this the reason why?

Any other feedback on things to look out for would be gratefully received.
(Not seen it in the metal or driven one)

Thanks,
Tim

Phateuk

751 posts

136 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Is there a reason you picked that one over a 520d or 530d?

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

223 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Depends on how much it is, and the spec. mileage etc.

Remember that a new 520d auto M-Sport comes with a few things like nav and dab as standard now, and can be had with £6k off, so around £31k. Plus you will get BMWs 4.9% apr rate on a new car too.

My brother got a quote for one and it was as follows....

£31600
£3500 deposit
48 x £379
GFV £14,000.

That was only around £15 more than a 3 year old 2011 520d at £22k, the rate was 9% and the GFV was only £7k.

Plus you have the benefit of a brand new car, with warranty etc.

So be very careful and definitely speak to Broadspeed etc. about a new one.


gizlaroc

17,251 posts

223 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Oh, and a 530d was £4500 deposit and then a £17k GFV and I think he said it was just over £400 a month, about £28 a month more than the 520d.


TimboCD1

Original Poster:

69 posts

126 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Phateuk said:
Is there a reason you picked that one over a 520d or 530d?
520d - Preference is for another 3ltr and didn't want to drop from 240bhp to 182bhp
Shallow I know rolleyes

530d - Didn't spot one at right price with spec & miles

Car I am looking at is M-Sport auto with a couple of extras and under 30k on clock.

Would love a 530d or 535d - M-Sport of course!

TimboCD1

Original Poster:

69 posts

126 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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gizlaroc said:
Lots of good stuff....
They haven't even tried to tempt me to a brand new one..... Yet

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

223 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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TimboCD1 said:
They haven't even tried to tempt me to a brand new one..... Yet
No, and I doubt they will, used sales tends to rack up the sales points far more than new ever does.

That is why I said speak to Broadspeed, they will put you in touch with a main dealer who wants to shift new stock.

Many dealers hate it when people ask to see the quotes and discounts on new cars.

Roo3Stuart

287 posts

159 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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TimboCD1 said:
Phateuk said:
Is there a reason you picked that one over a 520d or 530d?
520d - Preference is for another 3ltr and didn't want to drop from 240bhp to 182bhp
Shallow I know rolleyes

530d - Didn't spot one at right price with spec & miles

Car I am looking at is M-Sport auto with a couple of extras and under 30k on clock.

Would love a 530d or 535d - M-Sport of course!
I believe the 525d is a 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine? Pretty sure it isn't a 3 litre on the F10

TimboCD1

Original Poster:

69 posts

126 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Roo3Stuart said:
I believe the 525d is a 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine? Pretty sure it isn't a 3 litre on the F10
On the pre 2012 model year they are a 204bhp 3 litre 6 cylinder after which they changed
to the 4 pot smile


Roo3Stuart

287 posts

159 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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TimboCD1 said:
Roo3Stuart said:
I believe the 525d is a 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine? Pretty sure it isn't a 3 litre on the F10
On the pre 2012 model year they are a 204bhp 3 litre 6 cylinder after which they changed
to the 4 pot smile
Ok, one of us has learnt something from this thread then smile If it helps, I have a F10 and think it's fantastic!