Yaris to 5 Series!!
Discussion
Yes really.
To cut a long story short, cashed in my evoque 18months ago for ££mega. Bought a cheap and cheerful stopgap.
Now started looking again in case prices do indeed start to drop and some good deals begin to appear.
Tried a few smaller SUVs, a particularly nice Q3 included, however a friend let me try his 5 series and i'm converted, beautiful car.
Thing is, its BIG. Not so much the width, but more the length of the thing. Do other owners find the same or is it just that i'm coming from a Yaris and even a focus would seem big to begin with.
This is the car I keep looking at
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
Any other options, opinions, knowledge, what to watch for, etc greatly appreciated.
To cut a long story short, cashed in my evoque 18months ago for ££mega. Bought a cheap and cheerful stopgap.
Now started looking again in case prices do indeed start to drop and some good deals begin to appear.
Tried a few smaller SUVs, a particularly nice Q3 included, however a friend let me try his 5 series and i'm converted, beautiful car.
Thing is, its BIG. Not so much the width, but more the length of the thing. Do other owners find the same or is it just that i'm coming from a Yaris and even a focus would seem big to begin with.
This is the car I keep looking at
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
Any other options, opinions, knowledge, what to watch for, etc greatly appreciated.
It's not that much of a big deal is it? At some point most people are going to go from the small cars they drove when they first started out into something bigger, and it's not like a 5-series is that enormous. I went from a Yaris straight to a Subaru Outback - the extra length only really comes into play when reversing in which case you just pay attention to what you're doing, same as you do anyway. You'll be fine.
The 5 series is quite a long car, I agree. Mine is a 2015 535d and I'm very aware of its size in a tight multi storey car park or some supermarket car parks.
On the move, however, the car doesn't feel big, and you soon get used to it, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
The you've linked to looks very nice, but one thing to check you're happy with is the ride quality. M Sport, 20 inch wheels and run flats might combine to make the car overly firm. It's all down to individual taste of course, but something to consider.
On the move, however, the car doesn't feel big, and you soon get used to it, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
The you've linked to looks very nice, but one thing to check you're happy with is the ride quality. M Sport, 20 inch wheels and run flats might combine to make the car overly firm. It's all down to individual taste of course, but something to consider.
clarki said:
This is the car I keep looking at
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
One thing to be aware of with that particular car is that it's rear seats don't fold down. It's an optional extra which that particular car doesn't have.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
When I bought a 3 series I had the same problem, thought to myself at the time it wouldn't be an issue and then got into road cycling. Not being able to get my bike in the car without removing both wheels was annoying.
Al U said:
clarki said:
This is the car I keep looking at
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
One thing to be aware of with that particular car is that it's rear seats don't fold down. It's an optional extra which that particular car doesn't have.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206247...
When I bought a 3 series I had the same problem, thought to myself at the time it wouldn't be an issue and then got into road cycling. Not being able to get my bike in the car without removing both wheels was annoying.
Tall_Blk said:
Surely the envogue wasn’t that small. Lovely spec, go for it and enjoy
I bet its near on half a metre shorter.I've got a Mondeo which is a similar size, the width is more of a problem than the length, parking is one thing, getting out is another. You will find the estate easier to park as you can see all 4 corners.
Excellent cars and certainly feel extremely refined and comfortable. I think the 540 is the sweet spot. I never found my M5C too large for anything - easy to place and park. Bluestone is lovely in real life too.
Also, disagree about the HUD which I found pointless. Only thing I'd say is that reg looks like it could be a private plate with "oof" at the end, which could give you insight into its previous owner. Have a proper check of the oily bits and suspension consumables.
Also, disagree about the HUD which I found pointless. Only thing I'd say is that reg looks like it could be a private plate with "oof" at the end, which could give you insight into its previous owner. Have a proper check of the oily bits and suspension consumables.
Lovely cars but I think these have got a lot of depreciating to do in the next 18 months. £30k for a 4 year old 5 series, even if low mileage, seems expensive to me. The tourings are another £5k on top.
I like the spec on that one but would prefer something other than the aluminium fascia. Really wants comfort seats too but they seem pretty hard to come by.
I like the spec on that one but would prefer something other than the aluminium fascia. Really wants comfort seats too but they seem pretty hard to come by.
Pica-Pica said:
I have folding seats on my 3 series saloon. It is a must-have on a saloon, makes it almost an estate, except for huge items that you would probably have delivered anyway.
Yeah, most of the time with the seats down it would be big enough for a lot of things. You are only missing the height you get from an estate/hatch with the saloon.Mine didn't have electric folding mirrors either which hurt a bit considering it's meant to be a premium car and that's a standard feature on so many "lesser" cars.
I really hate looking at used BMW's when considering one because of so many things being options. It's a nightmare trying to find a car that has the options, in a decent colour combo inside and outside, at a decent price for the mileage.
When you do find something decent it's either high mileage or it's up for silly money at some independent dealer that hoovers up high spec cars and lists them for silly money.
SmithCorona said:
Excellent cars and certainly feel extremely refined and comfortable. I think the 540 is the sweet spot. I never found my M5C too large for anything - easy to place and park. Bluestone is lovely in real life too.
Also, disagree about the HUD which I found pointless. Only thing I'd say is that reg looks like it could be a private plate with "oof" at the end, which could give you insight into its previous owner. Have a proper check of the oily bits and suspension consumables.
Agree and the 540i is a properly lovely and rare car. Also, disagree about the HUD which I found pointless. Only thing I'd say is that reg looks like it could be a private plate with "oof" at the end, which could give you insight into its previous owner. Have a proper check of the oily bits and suspension consumables.
I've got the HUD in a F82 M4 and I genuinely never look at it. That is because I've got so used to looking down at the speedo over the years...so I just end up ignoring it.
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