330i M Sport Touring - What next?!

[anonymous-user]

Might need to change the car in the coming months for something a little larger - any thoughts on what? Love the 6 cylinder engine but the boot a little cramped. Budget of no more than 15k and has to be petrol! Have looked at the newer 525i M Sport but Ill lose a lot of the grunt that I like...

Prefer the Sports variants rather than SE as the bodies look a little more aggressive...

I know a few years ago Audi did a 3 litre A6 Avant but prefer the roundel...

[4nonymous]

e500?

[adycav]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1424327.htm

One of these?

[anonymous-user]

The petrolhead in me wants to but not sure if i can go without that German-ness!! Its irrational i know!

[turbo-ww]

My first thought was a 540 touring on account of they depreciate faster.

Then I saw this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1268301.htm

Any good?

[turbo-ww]

Such as this, but may be a bit old....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1424258.htm

[ADM06]

335i M Sport, with a remap.

[anonymous-user]

turbo-ww said:

My first thought was a 540 touring on account of they depreciate faster.

Then I saw this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1268301.htm

Any good?

Yes saw that myself... interesting

[anonymous-user]

ADM06 said:

335i M Sport, with a remap.

But doesnt get me more space!

[ADM06]

RC said:

ADM06 said:

335i M Sport, with a remap.

But doesnt get me more space!

OK. E60 535d or 540i etc
I've had a look, theres a few 535d's for 15k.

[anonymous-user]

ADM06 said:

RC said:

ADM06 said:

335i M Sport, with a remap.

But doesnt get me more space!

OK. E60 535d or 540i etc
I've had a look, theres a few 535d's for 15k.

Has has to be petrol; think so far there is a 3 litre A6 Quattro Avant and the trusty 530i Sport Touring....

What do you think an 02 plate 330i sport touring with 76k on the clock and FSH is worth? No elec seats or sat nav

[ADM06]

RC said:

Has has to be petrol; think so far there is a 3 litre A6 Quattro Avant and the trusty 530i Sport Touring....

What do you think an 02 plate 330i sport touring with 76k on the clock and FSH is worth? No elec seats or sat nav

Nooo not Audi.
E39 540i?
As for the value the best thing would be to have a look in the classifieds for similar age and spec cars.

[anonymous-user]

I know I would rather not cross to the dark side... have heard good things about the 540i but think it might be a little too furry slippers and cigar for me

[SJobson]

If you can put up with a non-Sport model, how about an E60 545i Touring? I've only ever see one Sport version for sale, but the normal ones pop up regularly sub-£15k.

[Matt UK]

SJobson said:

If you can put up with a non-Sport model, how about an E60 545i Touring? I've only ever see one Sport version for sale, but the normal ones pop up regularly sub-£15k.

Just had a look myself. E60 petrol v8s in Touring guise seem like rocking-horse poo!

Go for the latest, highest spec e39 540i Sport.

[BMWBen]

ADM06 said:

335i M Sport, with a remap.

You can get a 335i for less than 15k can you?

[SJobson]

Matt UK said:

SJobson said:

If you can put up with a non-Sport model, how about an E60 545i Touring? I've only ever see one Sport version for sale, but the normal ones pop up regularly sub-£15k.

Just had a look myself. E60 petrol v8s in Touring guise seem like rocking-horse poo!

Go for the latest, highest spec e39 540i Sport.

There aren't exactly loads of E39 540i Tourings around either, particularly in Sport guise. And they're getting close to banger status now.

Just because it takes a bit of time and effort to find a car does not make it a bad option.

[Matt UK]

SJobson said:

Matt UK said:

SJobson said:

If you can put up with a non-Sport model, how about an E60 545i Touring? I've only ever see one Sport version for sale, but the normal ones pop up regularly sub-£15k.

Just had a look myself. E60 petrol v8s in Touring guise seem like rocking-horse poo!

Go for the latest, highest spec e39 540i Sport.

There aren't exactly loads of E39 540i Tourings around either, particularly in Sport guise. And they're getting close to banger status now.

Just because it takes a bit of time and effort to find a car does not make it a bad option.

I agree it's worth searching, but the £15k budget is the issue with the e60's at the moment.

Cheapest SE on AT is over £20k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...

Cheapest Sport is a 550i at £27k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

With £15k, a nice e60 530i Sport seems the obvious answer really
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...

[ADM06]

BMWBen said:

ADM06 said:

335i M Sport, with a remap.

You can get a 335i for less than 15k can you?

Well, nearly.
Just assumed if a 330i could be worth less than 15k, 50bhp wouldn't make all that much difference.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1406628.htm

[RRS_Staffs]

Blimey that 550 is expensive
I know its an AUC and has done bog all miles but thats a lot of cash for a 5 year old motor with a minority interest

For comparison I was almost tempted by a dealers demo V8 petrol A6 for 28k last year

hmmm