Both of those - the 525i and 530d - look pretty sweet.

I'm looking at preferably 2.5L or under for somewhat reasonable tax.

I don't mind so much auto vs manual, nor diesel vs petrol, maybe the running costs on a 525d might be a bit more bearable, but I don't want to get into diesel false economy thinking.

Any thoughts on these two?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw/6769406
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-520-touring-m-sport/7260143