E60 530d msport

[Wee gus]

As above looking for one of these to replace my current Astra turbo petrol.
Is there anything I should watch out for on these engines and gearboxes?
What kind of price range for an 08 onwards.

Is there a minimum spec I should have?

This will be used as a daily car

[eastsider]

In all seriousness mate, read the stolen thread, then go and buy an Audi A6/Merc E class or equivalent. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy and E60 right now.

[The Stiglet]

eastsider said:

In all seriousness mate, read the stolen thread, then go and buy an Audi A6/Merc E class or equivalent. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy and E60 right now.

Do you think it will put the price of E39's up?

[Wee gus]

That doesn't phase me, stay on an island so won't be an issue!
Any more info regarding these?

[The Stiglet]

I test drove one from a dealer and thought it was gutless and fairly uninspiring. (I'd just stepped out of the family E92 335d). I really wasn't impressed but other people seem to think they are pretty good. At the time, that was on for £15,000 but instead I went and bought an E39 540i. Felt much faster, noticeably with lower rev torque, sounded better, interior was nicer and was £9,000 cheaper.

It's all IMHO but perhaps I might have been happier with a 535d or 550i.

[bigdom]

Wee gus said:

That doesn't phase me, stay on an island so won't be an issue!
Any more info regarding these?

Depends on mileage of car, and where and how you do it, i'd make sure you have a comprehensive warranty. Search dpf/turbo issues.

[Wee gus]

Most of the ones I have been looking at have a range from 20-80k on the clock, any engine/gbox issues that may arrise? Yes will have warranty either BMW or 3rd party

[Blues]

The biggest problem will be if you test drive a 535d. I did ...after which the 530d just didn't seem appropriate any more.

[Wee gus]

Insurance would probs be a. Killer with the 535 with me being only 21 at the moment. Saying that I can insure my high powered Astra for a reasonable price

[Lost soul]

eastsider said:

In all seriousness mate, read the stolen thread, then go and buy an Audi A6/Merc E class or equivalent. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy and E60 right now.

What the hell are you on about , are you saying all E60's will be stolen ?

[Kmoosa]

Lost soul said:

eastsider said:

In all seriousness mate, read the stolen thread, then go and buy an Audi A6/Merc E class or equivalent. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy and E60 right now.

What the hell are you on about , are you saying all E60's will be stolen ?

Is it only the cars with the fully electronic keys which are affected (earlier models have traditional keys)?

[Lost soul]

Kmoosa said:

Lost soul said:

eastsider said:

In all seriousness mate, read the stolen thread, then go and buy an Audi A6/Merc E class or equivalent. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to buy and E60 right now.

What the hell are you on about , are you saying all E60's will be stolen ?

Is it only the cars with the fully electronic keys which are affected (earlier models have traditional keys)?

Exactly , and then you have to be unlucky to be singled out

kmoosa should just stay in bed in case something goes wrong