Upgrading to 5 Series

[Dr Ing]

Hi everyone...

I am reluctantly embracing the fact that my beloved BMW Le Mans Blue 2011 320d Touring needs an update.
It has served me so very well.

I don't do enough miles for a diesel so this time I will go with a petrol.

I want a little more room and the touring is perfect for my outdoors adventures, short trips away, out with the dog and my football commitments. I also like to drive and would like a little increase in performance. My longest trip is a couple of times a week to get me to football training - 30 miles there and back. I work very close to my work base, literally 500 yards away. So I do think that probably hasn't helped my diesel engine at all in the mornings.

I have spotted a nice carbon black 2019 530i M Sport with a lot of good features, relatively low mileage for its age and I really like it.

I am going to be talking to the dealership today. Any advice for me on this as I negotiate? Do you think I am making a good decision?

I would appreciate any advice, encouragement or warnings. You experts on here have always really advised me well.

Having researched thoroughly for my previous purchase and getting a fantastic car, I just hope I can repeat the success.

The driving experience has made a through and through BMW fan.

Edited by Dr Ing on Tuesday 18th November 12:22

Edited by Dr Ing on Tuesday 18th November 13:15

[P700DEE]

Better to ask on the BMW page on here. I've got a 525D G31 and its a lovely car. You'll love the G series , can't comment on the 530i

[BlueJ]

Great choice of car, my only thought is that a 530i is probably not that common (? - I assume most 530’s are d’s or e’s) so use that to your advantage to get a good deal. I can’t imagine a dealership shifts too many of these each year.

[Dr Ing]

P700DEE said:

Better to ask on the B
MW page on here. I've got a 525D G31 and its a lovely car. You'll love the G series , can't comment on the 530i

Thanks. Yes I realised I should have put it in the BMW section. Any way to have this moved or should I just repost with a new thread?

[Ben Lowden]

Dr Ing said:

Thanks. Yes I realised I should have put it in the BMW section. Any way to have this moved or should I just repost with a new thread?

Moved for you!

[Night Owl]

Go for a 540i. Treat yourself.

It is one of the best I6ers BMW has produced, gets good mileage, and suits the car perfectly. If you don't get a heavily optioned car, there should be some around for a decent price.

[Dr Ing]

Ben Lowden said:

Moved for you!

Ah thank you kind Sir

[Dr Ing]

I have now settled and agreed on a 2021 530e.

Did a bit of thinking and reflecting and pushed the boat to stay as recent and up to date as I could afford.

It really is the most beautiful ultimate driving machine I have laid my eyes on...

But of course there's always tomorrow!