E39 530d Sport

[e36boy]

Ive been looking around and thinking about maybe getting back into a BMW, Ive been looking at the 1 series but Ive spotted a couple of tasty looking 530D's and its got me thinking.

Im thinking about the Avus blue edition because they look really good in that colour with the M sport bodykit.

Is there any problems I should be aware of and do they have the Turbo problems ?
What sort of MPG am I looking at getting out of a 3 litre diesal ?

Cheers,
Steve

[e36boy]

Anyone ?

[andy1200]

Hi there they do have a gearboxes problem if there high miles engine are bullet proof local they give 30 mpg long run upto 45mpg they drive like the new shape e60 very nice and fast for a diesel thanks

[hubble]

I think they are one of the nicest E39 models produced apart from the mighty M5 of course They look just right

[gazm3]

The shock

Seriously nice chariot, I have a 525tds its not a rocket but a proper nice comfy ride.
A 530D with the full kit and leather/auto with all the toys is very nice indeed fella.
Infact to good for scum like you!

[e36boy]

The shock

Seriously nice chariot, I have a 525tds its not a rocket but a proper nice comfy ride.
A 530D with the full kit and leather/auto with all the toys is very nice indeed fella.
Infact to good for scum like you!

I hate Auto, It would have to be manual im afraid.

[maxfield]

They're seriously quick with a remap too

[e36boy]

They're seriously quick with a remap too

Yes mate, Think theyre 230 standard so Im guessing 270 -280 remapped....Dont quoute me on that though.....Would a remap improve fuel economy aswell ?

[maxfield]

My old boss did say it did improve economy. Think they're a bit less than 230, but it's not hp you're looking for in a derv

[march109]

Carefull C2Alpina probably wants to buy one and spray it Avus Blue.... Oh.

[Blitz]

Maybe a 530i sport might a better. No worries of Turbo problems.

[B7]

Maybe a 530i sport might a better. No worries of Turbo problems.

You beat me to it. I'm looking into e39's at the mo and I'd steer clear of the 3.0TD for the very Turboissue. I got offered one with 170k on the clock about 18 months ago. It was on it's 4th Turbo

[gooner1]

Steve, not sure if you are interested, but did hear there is a Ferrari just been put up for sale today.
Not too far from you either, one careless owner.

[maxfield]

Steve, not sure if you are interested, but did hear there is a Ferrari just been put up for sale today.
Not too far from you either, one careless owner.

[e36boy]

Steve, not sure if you are interested, but did hear there is a Ferrari just been put up for sale today.
Not too far from you either, one careless owner.

Its about 10 mins drive from me mate, Ive heard theres a few bodywork issues though Im sure with a bit of Tcut it will come up nice

[gazm3]

Not that poser who carn't drive through the tunnel under manchester airport runway

[gooner1]

Not that poser who carn't drive through the tunnel under manchester airport runway

Why drive when you can dive.

[spook]

The coont must have rolled around in agony after for a least 4 hours,

Did he get a penalty?

[BMracing]

They're seriously quick with a remap too

Yes mate, Think theyre 230 standard so Im guessing 270 -280 remapped....Dont quoute me on that though.....Would a remap improve fuel economy aswell ?

Are you looking at an E60 then? E39's didn't have that power, they were 190 or thereabouts iirc. They're not all that reliable either tbh, could be expensive to own. As said i'd go for a 530i, noticably quicker and obviously smoother. The difference in fuel economy isn't as great as you'd think either.

[bmpaul]

yeah the E39 was 193bhp and the early E60 was 218bhp then later went to 231bhp