Pros and cons of buying a e60 520d

[owly]

Hi all

Currently have a e39 530d but its getting old now. Looking to come up a few years. Just wondering will i be dissapointed moving from a e39 to a e60?

Debating on buying one?

Any advice welcome

[Don B]

I bought an LCI 520d msport from a main dealer a year ago. The only advice I can give is, buy from a BMW dealer, with a 2 year approved warranty. You'll be using it. Alot. The warranty that is, not the car, cos lots go wrong

[alan b]

An e60 520 is going to be a disapointment moving from an e39 530d, one of the best cars bmw ever made- to well a 520! There slow, harsh ride, no way near as comfortable as an e39. Ive had loads of e39s and e60s, and id drive an e39 530d every day over an e60! But if you want move up buy a 530d over a 520

[owly]

Oh god that aint good.
Wallet wouldnt be that big now. People have been telling me get the 05 06 model due to not having the timing chain issue or else get one with the chain rattleing and get it fully done for piece of mind.

[owly]

An e60 520 is going to be a disapointment moving from an e39 530d, one of the best cars bmw ever made- to well a 520! There slow, harsh ride, no way near as comfortable as an e39. Ive had loads of e39s and e60s, and id drive an e39 530d every day over an e60! But if you want move up buy a 530d over a 520

Yep buy the old workhorse e39 has 170k on the clock now and id like to move up for insurance reasons also. Yep considering a 530d also if a mint one popped up id go for it.

Any ye guys know of any e60s for sale that are member owned and minded before i have to trawl through dung deal trying to find one.

[Dave]

Yep buy the old workhorse e39 has 170k on the clock now and id like to move up for insurance reasons also. Yep considering a 530d also if a mint one popped up id go for it.

Any ye guys know of any e60s for sale that are member owned and minded before i have to trawl through dung deal trying to find one.

What's your budget?


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[owly]

3 to 10k depending on the car tbh

[Smokey Bear]

Spend ten and get an lci 530d on the new tax rate. Really nice cars, anything smaller in an e60 is shit.

[Don B]

Don't think you'll find an LCI 530d for that tbh, or one that hasn't done huge miles. They're still £10k in the UK

[Smokey Bear]

Might get one if he makes a cheeky offer. They aren't really selling at the moment so sellers might be more likely to let them off a bit cheaper. A friend of mine didn't get one call on his and it was in excellent condition, ended up taking a px from someone he knew.