Is 100k a lot...

[beergibbon]

of miles for a 5 series BMW? Been taking a look at one of these to replace the CTR as I'm knocking on a bit and want something a bit comfier for the daily commute?

Anyone got good experience of owning one?

Ta

Neil

[amir_j]

Why is this in the regional area.... fool!

[beergibbon]

Very constructive, cheers for that

[amir_j]

lol,

ok, a bit more detail and ask mods to move to the bmw forum
- what engine are you thinking of getting as some diesels can have bills at high mileage?
- e39 or e60?

overall no it isn't as these are designed as high mileage company cars so often do 100k plus within a few year - as long as you are fully aware wear and tear, parts & labour costswill be above average being a BMW then go for it. The amount you save in depreciation will be probably be far more than what will cost you to run.

Make sure you get the right options though.

Edited by amir_j on Wednesday 11th November 12:00

[Don1]

My X5 has just gone over 100k, and is fine and dandy. I know it's not a 'real' 5-series, but gives you an idea.

[Robatr0n]

If you're going to buy a car with over 100k on the clock, you need to make sure that the car has been very well maintained, i.e. regular oil changes, preventative maitenance, stacks of receipts and a full history.

BMW engines, especially the 6/8 cylinders, are very strong engines when looked after and can reach ridiculously high mileage. BMW2002 had an E34 540 sitting on around 130k and ran like a dream and Vixpy1 has an E34 M5 fast approaching 200k and it's running very well indeed.

If an engine is looked after properly, they'll last a life time.

Make sure you check the running gear and suspension over while you're there as they're bound to take more punishment that the engine over the years.

[nonuts]

Robatr0n said:

Vixpy1 has an E34 M5 fast approaching 200k and it's running very well indeed.

It's gone past that now I believe

However the rest of what you said is just common sense

[Robatr0n]

Aye, it is really. I guess it would have just been easier to say 'Find a well maintained one and enjoy it as mileage doesn't mean alot'.

I would offer some advice based on my Dad's E39 528i but it's only just rolled over to 56k which isn't very high for an 11 year old.

[beergibbon]

Looking at an E39 530d.

Cheers for the feedback so far.

[Sods Law]

beergibbon said:

Looking at an E39 530d.

Cheers for the feedback so far.

Makes two of us, this could be fun! whats your budget?

Dave

[beergibbon]

Hi Sods

I think up to £5k but may go for something a bit less than that and keep the money in my pocket for any work that might need doing...

Found anything good yet?

Neil

[Sods Law]

beergibbon said:

Hi Sods

I think up to £5k but may go for something a bit less than that and keep the money in my pocket for any work that might need doing...

Found anything good yet?

Neil

Im aiming for <4k a few so far what spec are you thinking?

Dave

[VerySideways]

Careful with the inlet manifold on the _30d engines...

[Sods Law]

VerySideways said:

Careful with the inlet manifold on the _30d engines...

check for flaps! like normal

Edited by Sods Law on Wednesday 11th November 23:11

[MadDad]

I know its not exactly what you are asking but I have owned a 1993 318 Tourer that lasted up to 155k before expensive things started to go wrong, better still I had a 1988 318 Coupe that I part exchanged with 236k on the clock, aside from a slave cylinder nothing ever went wrong! If you are worrying about buying a high mile BM - don't

Nowadays 100k on a car is nothing at all (as long as it is regularly serviced), I am knocking around in a 2003 V70 with 86k miles on the clock, still looks and drives like new and probably good for another 86k (at least)......

[Vixpy1]

530d's piss 100K, know of a couple with well over 200k

[anonymous-user]

I've got a 1993 5 series touring with 257k miles on, still going strong....ish