Best 5 series diesel for 6-7k ?

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Paul02
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Post Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:02 pm

Need a family car , 5-series size , would like leather , air-con etc whats the best I can hope for ? model number and year appreciated maybe even a pointer to an advert. Can I get something decent or as usual am I lacking cash . Can go between 6 - 7 grand and must be diesel.
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Post Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:47 pm

I don't know what the last generation Merc E Classes sell for (the one after the bug eyed W210 scrap) but they're a very pleasant car - I prefer them as an everyday chariot to the E60. Early 220CDi's might be down to 7k now and thunkfully they arrived just as Mercedes sorted the rust issues. I think they'll be 10 grand though.

Last of the old shape Mondeo TDCi takes some beating as well, very good cars. E39 diesels but only as a manual - no swirl flap or autobox problems. 7 grand should buy a stunning 525d on an 04 plate with nice miles. Avoid cheap high mileage early E60's, they're crap.