This one or this one?
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Lawsome

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613 posts

210 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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Was browsing autotrader out of curiosity for a cheapish daily driver. Came across these two BMWs that are comically similar.
Both blue with tan (granted the coupe is half leather), same engine. Saloon a year older but done about a years less miles. One is 13 miles away, one is 14. Oh and a fivers difference in price.
Seems the saloon is in great condition but the coupe would be a better steer?

5 series:
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

3 series:
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Electro1980

9,021 posts

166 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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At that age i'd go on care. That close and i'd go see both and look at the paperwork above all else.

Willeh85

760 posts

170 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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That five series is nice, I'd have that. But If they're both so close go test drive them both and see which you like more.

Codswallop

5,258 posts

221 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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The 5 series looks like a better bet from just looking at the adverts. The seller claims it has full history, which is a bonus, plus it's at a dealer so you have some come back if the engine falls out on the drive home.

But as said, go view both and decide on condition.

Papa Hotel

12,760 posts

209 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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They're different cars with different styles.

Do you want something you can drive or something that'll waft you along?

jp7152

161 posts

250 months

Monday 17th September 2012
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The 5 series has small wheels and the 3 series has big wheels.

5 Series will be a lot more comfortable