E60 M-Sport

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31-05-20, 01:02
Peter-E36

E60 M-Sport

Need a car for herself (read: The M3 is a great daily but I really need something I could park in supermarket car parks - and I'm using this as an excuse to get another car I like)

Have a thing for e60s recently, so I think one will do nicely. Really early stages of looking so may end up going a different route but nice to know what's out there.

Musts:
- M-Sport (no compromise)
- Auto (no compromise)
- 2008+ (chaaaaape taaax laaaaaad)
- Diesel - any engine really - if 2.0 chain must be done (are chains a real concern on the 6 pots?)
- Good general condition (most of the cars on donedeal look like they're actually falling apart, which is quite an impressive thing to achieve in still photos!)

Nice to have:
- Style 172 wheels (Spiders) or anything other than MV2s
- Heated seats
- Sunroof
- Carbon black / Space grey

Open to thoughts, warnings, feedback... you can also change my mind. If you make a solid case for an e60 M5 somehow making more sense, backed by literally any kind of questionable man maths - I'll hear you out :D there will be no judgement here!
31-05-20, 07:12
318 iS Cosmos

Best of luck with the search, they are a great car in fairness! Go for a touring ;)

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31-05-20, 07:16
318 iS Cosmos

I like this, great colour too

https://carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad...3D2007%26g%3D1

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31-05-20, 08:22
Smokey Bear

A friend of mine has a 2007 520d auto in silver. If the 2007 isn’t a deal breaker I could ask him if he’d sell.
31-05-20, 08:23
Andy

As a family car the X3 is absolutely brilliant:

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/24894329 M SPORT - AUTO - 4WD -BMW HISTORY-PAN ROOF

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/23959033 11 BMW X3 2.0D X DRIVE M SPORT AUTOMATIC MODEL
31-05-20, 09:12
JohnH

I’d say get an estate or SUV too just for the ease of carrying around the tons of stuff that small people come with.

Depending on budget I’d look at a F11, early F31 or as Andy suggests the X3 too
31-05-20, 10:57
318 iS Cosmos

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

I’d say get an estate or SUV too just for the ease of carrying around the tons of stuff that small people come with.

Depending on budget I’d look at a F11, early F31 or as Andy suggests the X3 too

You do realise Peter only has one child? [emoji3] The E60 is the perfect size for 2 kids, I still have loads of room in mine, the boot is massive!

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31-05-20, 12:53
HealyC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos

You do realise Peter only has one child? [emoji3] The E60 is the perfect size for 2 kids, I still have loads of room in mine, the boot is massive!

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3 of the runts can be fitted into the back and boot loaded with all there sh!te too easily [emoji6]

I’m not getting a 7 seater

I’m not getting a 7 seater

I’m not getting a 7 seater

I’m not getting a 7

I’m not getting

I’m not

I’m

I’m getting a 7 seater [emoji23]

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31-05-20, 13:38
Peter-E36

Thanks for the feedback folks, I do fancy an e60 (or e61) in particular, but no interest in ropey examples or project cars. If nothing surfaces I’ll consider other things. Budget is reasonably flexible but the point is to have something practical I won’t obsess about or worry about her kerbing the wheels or dinging the doors when she drives it.
31-05-20, 13:42
Andy

If herself wants to see an X3 at any stage, you could call out.
31-05-20, 13:48
Peter-E36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

If herself wants to see an X3 at any stage, you could call out.

Cheers Andy, might do alright, good excuse to look at the e46 :)
31-05-20, 15:08
Don B

Jaysus don't get a 520d, mine was a premium selection one with warranty (thankfully) and every possible thing that could go wrong, went wrong over the 3 years I had it. Get a new Seat or something if its gonna be used for ferrying kids around etc
31-05-20, 15:52
318 iS Cosmos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don B

Jaysus don't get a 520d, mine was a premium selection one with warranty (thankfully) and every possible thing that could go wrong, went wrong over the 3 years I had it. Get a new Seat or something if its gonna be used for ferrying kids around etc

I think you just had bad luck with it!

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02-06-20, 19:19
Big H

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/24787324 - the much more desirable 3.0 engine

or for more lugging capacity

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/24489874 - you’re welcome
02-06-20, 21:02
Curran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big H

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/24787324 - the much more desirable 3.0 engine

I can confirm that while she wont need this option, you'll be very glad on the few occasions that you have to drive it. They get down the road fairly well for what it is.
02-06-20, 22:07
Peter-E36

This generation of X3 is pretty nice looking actually, massive improvement over the first iteration!

Herself has categorically refused any “coffin cars” so tourings are well and truly out. She’d love a 4x4 but I’m more drawn to an e60, especially a 530/535d. Part of me is thinking to look for one that’s well sorted mechanically but needs a polish/headlight restoration, wheel refurb etc (but no rust or rot) and practice detailing/polishing on it, maybe get some new wheels for it and enjoy that side of car ownership with it.
02-06-20, 23:24
318 iS Cosmos

The e60 is a strange one in that regards. I think they look very well in MSport trim and wouldn’t do any external mods to it (with the exception of the eibach springs but that was a necessity at the time and wasn’t planned :D)

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03-06-20, 08:10
E60Dave

From experience, the E60/E61 is a great car as long as it has a six cylinder engine. As soon as you go four cylinder, the smoothness and refinement is gone, It becomes noisy and agricultural and cheap. I never understood the dislike for the E60 until I owned the 520d.....saying that, that’s most peoples experience of the E60! Don’t get me wrong, the N47 in the 520d is a great little work horse of an engine, but you’re waiting for the inevitable! The current family E61 is 2010 with 62k miles, in great condition and has never given a days trouble. But when it does....it’s getting a bullet!
04-06-20, 22:59
Obriener2054

Can’t beat a 535d e60 for an everyday car

Was due to be moving mine on this year but the nox tax ruined that idea ...
05-06-20, 07:59
James Bond Junior

Had a 2013 X3 in the family a few years ago which coincided with a new baby at the time. Very nice car and it ticked boxes for hauling buggies and so on.
23-06-20, 21:08
Peter-E36

So the more I think about it the more I fancy something I can mess around with, something I can practice polishing on, and learn to do small mechanical jobs on etc, I think I'd really enjoy it.

So disappointed I missed jaycab's e60... Would've been great for a bit of fettling.

So........ if anyone knows of another like it, please give me a shout. Dead set on an e60 now.
23-06-20, 21:27
318 iS Cosmos

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter-E36

So the more I think about it the more I fancy something I can mess around with, something I can practice polishing on, and learn to do small mechanical jobs on etc, I think I'd really enjoy it.

So disappointed I missed jaycab's e60... Would've been great for a bit of fettling.

So........ if anyone knows of another like it, please give me a shout. Dead set on an e60 now.

Have you driven one yet Peter?

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23-06-20, 21:39
Peter-E36

Quote:

Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos

Have you driven one yet Peter?

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Not enough to get any real sense for what they're like really. Must go for a spin in yours :)
23-06-20, 22:20
318 iS Cosmos

We’ll get that organised soon [emoji3]

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23-06-20, 22:51
dergside

Here's one for you......

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ize=3.0&page=1
23-06-20, 23:40
Peter-E36

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Originally Posted by dergside

Here's one for you......

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ize=3.0&page=1

Wow, that's a fantastic example!
24-06-20, 10:14
Big H

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter-E36

So disappointed I missed jaycab's e60... Would've been great for a bit of fettling.

So........ if anyone knows of another like it, please give me a shout. Dead set on an e60 now.

Lad who bought it has it back up for a quick flip - https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...matic/25163682
Seeing as you know what he paid for it, you've good bargaining power....:)
24-06-20, 10:47
dergside

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter-E36

Wow, that's a fantastic example!

As alluded to in this thread..... http://www.bmwhaus.ie/vbulletin/show...hat-Car-thread
24-06-20, 19:21
ecooney

What about an E61 M-Sport 550i?

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05-07-20, 22:38
JohnH

I’ll just leave this here

2005 BMW (E61) 545i SPORT TOURING ONLY 23k For Sale

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1240607

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8dd82c6080.jpg
06-07-20, 12:44
318 iS Cosmos

You’d be mad to fork out that much for a car you’re going to daily. It is lovely though [emoji7]

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06-07-20, 15:26
JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos

You’d be mad to fork out that much for a car you’re going to daily. It is lovely though [emoji7]

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It's cheap when you're spending someone else's money though! :-)
06-07-20, 16:03
dergside

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

I’ll just leave this here

2005 BMW (E61) 545i SPORT TOURING ONLY 23k For Sale

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1240607

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8dd82c6080.jpg

The 545i doesn't appear on the calculator, but a 550i SE of that year and mileage clocks up VRT and NOx levy of just over a grand....... :)

We've all worked out harder man maths than that and come up with a sensible/believable answer......
06-07-20, 16:27
Peter-E36

Thanks for all the suggestions, gents.

You've posted some cracking examples!

I've realised I want something stress-free she can curb and ding to her heart's content, and also something I can fiddle with without worrying about breaking clips or the like. I enjoyed the washing / detailing side of things and would love to start doing a few small mechanical or interior jobs here and there, I think I'll enjoy it even more than detailing.

SO:

Auto, M-sport, cheap tax (because I'm not bothered about the engine in a family taxi and one bill of 1,809 Euro is enough really), definitely not touring because she hates them (she won't listen to reason, not even the prospect of carrying large items from furniture stores convinced her :D), just needs to be good mechanically and not rotting away or something.
06-07-20, 16:27
JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by dergside

The 545i doesn't appear on the calculator, but a 550i SE of that year and mileage clocks up VRT and NOx levy of just over a grand....... :)

We've all worked out harder man maths than that and come up with a sensible/believable answer......

It’d be a fierce comfy cruiser for trips to Donegal too [emoji6]
06-07-20, 16:35
dergside

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

It’d be a fierce comfy cruiser for trips to Donegal too [emoji6]

Captain Sensible is having palpitations, but I think you could be right :)

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