Cheap E60 530ds...

[greenarrow]

Looking for a cheapish car for commuting, I've noticed how cheap the early E60 Beemers have got recently. The E60 530d was a huge step up from the older E39 model in terms of real world performance and the 369 Lb Ft torque rating for this car really isn't massively behind the current model, so one of these cars would make for a wonderful commuting car...certainly much nicer, than say a later 4 cylinder model.

However, they have their issues don't they? Swirl flaps, Turbos etc...and not the best rep on various used car buying sites.

Would a £3K E60 530d, with say, 120K miles on it be a complete money pit? Anyone run, or running one who could give some pointers on what do look for?

[bearman68]

LOL, you to?. Also looking for one of these,ideally in estate guise for similar money. I did see this I fancied....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201811899167?_trksid=p20...

[greenarrow]

bearman68 said:

LOL, you to?. Also looking for one of these,ideally in estate guise for similar money. I did see this I fancied....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201811899167?_trksid=p20...

Cheap for an LCI model and the MOT history isn't bad compared with some I've seen....no mention of worn bushes or oily dampers, so should drive ok!!

[daemon]

greenarrow said:

Looking for a cheapish car for commuting, I've noticed how cheap the early E60 Beemers have got recently. The E60 530d was a huge step up from the older E39 model in terms of real world performance and the 369 Lb Ft torque rating for this car really isn't massively behind the current model, so one of these cars would make for a wonderful commuting car...certainly much nicer, than say a later 4 cylinder model.

However, they have their issues don't they? Swirl flaps, Turbos etc...and not the best rep on various used car buying sites.

Would a £3K E60 530d, with say, 120K miles on it be a complete money pit? Anyone run, or running one who could give some pointers on what do look for?

If you're planning on running one on a tight budget - i wouldnt. They have issues and when things go wrong they can and will be expensive to repair.

If you're happy to have a pretty big bork fund and the odd headache to contend with then great.

LCI is a much better car, if your budget will stretch

[bigdom]

bearman68 said:

LOL, you to?. Also looking for one of these,ideally in estate guise for similar money. I did see this I fancied....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201811899167?_trksid=p20...

Manual, cloth interior and being very cheap for LCI I'd assume ex Police.