BMW F11 530d vs 530d GT
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Good morning,
I have seen an F11 530d SE for sale at £7500 and a 530d GT SE at a similar price.
Both SE, both around 100k miles, both private sellers with the F11 being manual and the GT the 8 speed auto.
Spec is pretty similar on both but neither have either comfort or sports seats which may be an issue (?).
I understand the GT is based on the 7 series so is it the better car in terms of refinement etc?
The car will be the family bus, including the usual duties, and I have some more ‘fun’ things for weekends so that is not a factor!
I know the GT is not the most handsome thing but any reason to go for one over the other?
I have seen an F11 530d SE for sale at £7500 and a 530d GT SE at a similar price.
Both SE, both around 100k miles, both private sellers with the F11 being manual and the GT the 8 speed auto.
Spec is pretty similar on both but neither have either comfort or sports seats which may be an issue (?).
I understand the GT is based on the 7 series so is it the better car in terms of refinement etc?
The car will be the family bus, including the usual duties, and I have some more ‘fun’ things for weekends so that is not a factor!
I know the GT is not the most handsome thing but any reason to go for one over the other?
GT chassis is considerably more comfortable than the 5 series. Some even have optional self-levelling air suspension, which can make for a very comfortable ride. Apparently they are quite good at hiding their size in the bends as well. For family duties, the GT would certainly be the pick. More cabin space too, even compared to a F11.
rayyan171 said:
GT chassis is considerably more comfortable than the 5 series. Some even have optional self-levelling air suspension, which can make for a very comfortable ride. Apparently they are quite good at hiding their size in the bends as well. For family duties, the GT would certainly be the pick. More cabin space too, even compared to a F11.
All GT's and F11's have air suspension at the back. Nothing optional about it. Expect the suspension air bags to last 5 years or so. They're not madly expensive though.I have the F11; mine's the 8 speed auto. I wouldn't have a manual one, as the auto box is an awesome piece of kit.
My must-haves are:
Auto
Comfort Seats
DAB
Nice to haves:
Panoramic roof
Wide nav
Everything else is a nice to have. Mine is remapped, has Eibach springs up front & lowered rear, BBS 18in alloys... so no need for a sport. I'll add paddle shifters in due course, but I'm enjoying it for what it is for now.
Had a look at the F11 yesterday.
Some thoughts:
Spec - quite an eclectic mix. Widescreen nav, DAB, tv, head up display. Heated front and rear seats. Part electric seats. No pano roof.
Gearbox - I like a manual but it does highlight the boost threshold of the engine not being achieved until circa 1500 rpm. The ZF 8 speed will mask this issue and offers additional, and closer, ratios.
Issues - driver’s electric seat height adjust did not work.
Boot release switch by driver’s leg seemed only to unlock the boot but the boot did not lift by itself. It is not an electric boot but I thought it might lift up on its own via springs.
Not sure if it has xenons. Lights are auto but not sure.
Oil level was too high. Is this a case of overfilled or fuel mixing with oil as DPF regen not happening?
I think I could get it for £7250 on 103,000 miles but not sure if that is a good price?
Some thoughts:
Spec - quite an eclectic mix. Widescreen nav, DAB, tv, head up display. Heated front and rear seats. Part electric seats. No pano roof.
Gearbox - I like a manual but it does highlight the boost threshold of the engine not being achieved until circa 1500 rpm. The ZF 8 speed will mask this issue and offers additional, and closer, ratios.
Issues - driver’s electric seat height adjust did not work.
Boot release switch by driver’s leg seemed only to unlock the boot but the boot did not lift by itself. It is not an electric boot but I thought it might lift up on its own via springs.
Not sure if it has xenons. Lights are auto but not sure.
Oil level was too high. Is this a case of overfilled or fuel mixing with oil as DPF regen not happening?
I think I could get it for £7250 on 103,000 miles but not sure if that is a good price?
junglie said:
Had a look at the F11 yesterday.
Some thoughts:
Spec - quite an eclectic mix. Widescreen nav, DAB, tv, head up display. Heated front and rear seats. Part electric seats. No pano roof.
Gearbox - I like a manual but it does highlight the boost threshold of the engine not being achieved until circa 1500 rpm. The ZF 8 speed will mask this issue and offers additional, and closer, ratios.
Issues - driver’s electric seat height adjust did not work.
Boot release switch by driver’s leg seemed only to unlock the boot but the boot did not lift by itself. It is not an electric boot but I thought it might lift up on its own via springs.
Not sure if it has xenons. Lights are auto but not sure.
Oil level was too high. Is this a case of overfilled or fuel mixing with oil as DPF regen not happening?
I think I could get it for £7250 on 103,000 miles but not sure if that is a good price?
Sounds like a good price, we paid £12,800 for our 2012, F11 msport 520d with 84k miles, this was from BMW, almost exactly a year a go (they seemed less on the mkt then). Looking around now there seems to be plenty better cars at much better prices, setting aside the fact it's a msport, ours isn't great spec. Some thoughts:
Spec - quite an eclectic mix. Widescreen nav, DAB, tv, head up display. Heated front and rear seats. Part electric seats. No pano roof.
Gearbox - I like a manual but it does highlight the boost threshold of the engine not being achieved until circa 1500 rpm. The ZF 8 speed will mask this issue and offers additional, and closer, ratios.
Issues - driver’s electric seat height adjust did not work.
Boot release switch by driver’s leg seemed only to unlock the boot but the boot did not lift by itself. It is not an electric boot but I thought it might lift up on its own via springs.
Not sure if it has xenons. Lights are auto but not sure.
Oil level was too high. Is this a case of overfilled or fuel mixing with oil as DPF regen not happening?
I think I could get it for £7250 on 103,000 miles but not sure if that is a good price?
Our boot doesn't spring open on unlock (which is useful as we have dogs) it dose have soft close but not auto assisted closing.
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