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RenesisEvo said:
Stumbled across this BMW E60 545i - SE, full pipe & slippers spec and strangely I like it even more for that. Does the E60 have any major bork concerns - has anyone experience of how it compares to an E39? I'd love another E39 but dread rust, bushes/shimmy and cooling systems. And rust. E60s running on petrol with proper cylinder counts (i.e 6 or more) prices are falling well into thread territory now, and may be more palatable for the tool-shy bargista (i.e moi).
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
I like this. Others will moan it's pre LCI, although it means cheap tax. Can't compare to an E39 but sporadic electric faults, AC too, suspension wear and oil leaks all a concern, some or none of which may be apparent on viewing. Not ideal to have variable servicing either as owners can be slack. My FiL's 530 just threw a £2.5k bill for dash out AC repairs, and tyre sensors go for a pastime. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Croutons said:
RenesisEvo said:
Stumbled across this BMW E60 545i - SE, full pipe & slippers spec and strangely I like it even more for that. Does the E60 have any major bork concerns - has anyone experience of how it compares to an E39? I'd love another E39 but dread rust, bushes/shimmy and cooling systems. And rust. E60s running on petrol with proper cylinder counts (i.e 6 or more) prices are falling well into thread territory now, and may be more palatable for the tool-shy bargista (i.e moi).
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
I like this. Others will moan it's pre LCI, although it means cheap tax. Can't compare to an E39 but sporadic electric faults, AC too, suspension wear and oil leaks all a concern, some or none of which may be apparent on viewing. Not ideal to have variable servicing either as owners can be slack. My FiL's 530 just threw a £2.5k bill for dash out AC repairs, and tyre sensors go for a pastime. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Oil leaks will be the main concern with the 545i. Whilst I'm not exceptionally familiar with the E60, I ran a 745i with the same engine for almost 30k miles. Engine was a lovely thing to use, but oil leaks are very common, but rarely drastic. The dreaded coolant leak is no longer very dreaded, as there is a pretty cheap fix these days, meaning a 4 figure bill is now sortable for just a few hundred quid. Other than that...just the usual suspension items. I'm not sure if it applies to the saloons but I think E61 tourings had problems with water ingress into the boot/battery area.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427
What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27
namealreadytaken said:
Are you actually after a 300se? I know a friend is trying to sell his and is having all kinds of trouble with people messing him about. This one: http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/192910/1990...
Edited by S3_Graham on Friday 28th October 14:55
Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice
After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
ChocolateFrog said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427
What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
That has been listed / sold / rejected / relisted at least half a dozen times over the last 8 months. What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27
Something must be wrong with either the car or the seller.
kiethton said:
Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice
After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
Mine is on eBay right now as we speak on a no reserve auction. Watch it and see how it goes. It's the light green lpg tourer 540After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
derin100 said:
Finally, after 9 months of stop/start mechanical refurbishment and repairs, I got the E34 540i back this morning!
After a bit of a wash off I've taken it straight to my body and paint man for the full repaint. It doesn't look pretty yet but it drives fantastically. Still a quick car, in my opinion.
Ah.After a bit of a wash off I've taken it straight to my body and paint man for the full repaint. It doesn't look pretty yet but it drives fantastically. Still a quick car, in my opinion.
Clean, paint, store, move, unstore.
Good man.
SpeckledJim said:
ChocolateFrog said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262693292427
What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
That has been listed / sold / rejected / relisted at least half a dozen times over the last 8 months. What are people's thoughts on this? I know there's a whole load of reasons why you shouldn't, miles, VED, potentially dodgy dealer etc but I'm intrigued it would make a good replacement for my trusty volvo.
Is that engine and gearbox combination a good one? Do they do high miles?
Edited by ChocolateFrog on Friday 28th October 14:27
Something must be wrong with either the car or the seller.
It's also the cheapest R class I could see.
0a said:
That is only 2 miles from me. The mot history is probably the best I've ever seen.kiethton said:
Mod's this is not an advert, just seeking some advice
After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
£2000 ish is about right. After 3.5 years (and with a house refurbishment sitting on my CC's) I'm starting to look at moving on my E39 540i but prices seem all over the place.
Anybody know a ball-park figure for a late sport? - 131k miles, full SH, new PS3's and has had all of the common issues sorted over the past 4 years (cooling, gearbox, suspension etc.) - It's as standard but has a few factory options, silver trim, widescreen NAV, M-Parallels, privicy glass & sunroof amongst other bits.
All good condition barring age related marks, a small key line on the rear quarter (courtesy of a mentally unstable neighbour) and alloys needing a refurb.
Where should I look at pitching it?
BMW E23 728i SE
89,600 miles
£5,495
Getting very rare. Will only increase.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-BMW-728i-E23-SE-AUT...
89,600 miles
£5,495
Getting very rare. Will only increase.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-BMW-728i-E23-SE-AUT...
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