which bm should i get

[mnmbm325]

evening all, as some of you might already know i was talking about getting rid of my vw passat for an e30 but i have now decided to sell my passat and get a 5 series, i have seen 2 that i like but i cant decide which one to get, which is where you peeps come in, i have found a nice 2001 530d for £7000 with 91k and a 2000 528i with 85k for £4000 both have fsh and are in very good condition but i just cant decide between the 2, my husband prefers the 528i but i really cant decide, so if anyone fancies giving me some views of what you think then feel free.

[Alex]

is any of them a sport, i prefer the looks of the later ones (facelift) but i would not have a diesel

my dad had a (52) 530i sport, it was an individual spec so it had all the options and was black with cream leather, was the bogs danglies

[Jon_Bmw]

£4000 buys a 530i sport which is always going to remain more valuable than a 528i. Get a 2000 model one and you currently won't have to pay more than £210 on tax per year.

[Blitz]

Get a 530i sport that's before March 2001 registered so you can escape the high road tax.

Also you don't have to worry about the turbo packing up with the petrol.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/731943.htm

[mnmbm325]

they are both sports cos im very picky when it comes to the e39s and only like the sports

[pacerpete]

I wouldn't bother with the diesel, a 50% premium over the petrol equivalent ,for a car that is a ticking bomb is a big price to pay for 6 mpg. Pre march 2001 530i is a much better idea.

[Alex]

yer the sports are the only ones to have

[mnmbm325]

thats what my husband said about the road tax cos isnt it meant to be something stupid like £425 per yr for cars made 2001 or newer, i do like the 530 cos the interior and that is a bit cleaner than the petrol but id probably end up getting a new interior so its down to petrol or diesel lol.

[mnmbm325]

if hubby had his own way he would want me to get a 540i but the insurance would be a killer cos im only 25.

[jamie323i]

I had a 528i,so did my father in law,cracking car,plenty of poke,comftable cruiser.

Would definately go for the steptronic auto,the manuals are rare and not many want them,so worth while for re-sale.

As said the 530d's are a wallet emptier if/when the turbo's pack up!

[Morat]

540i 6speed - you only live once!

[Blitz]

M5 gave birth to the sport styling

[mnmbm325]

i couldnt insure a 540i in northern ireland cos the prices are a joke here, plus cars are a bit more pricey here although i have thought about flying to the mainland to get one but i just cant be bothered with the hassle when i have no spare time and 2 littles uns to look after.

[78dude]

What about the last generation of the E34 M5?

[Blitz]

How about the Alpina B10

http://pistonheads.com/sales/725774.htm

[e30bmlover]

How about the Alpina B10

http://pistonheads.com/sales/725774.htm

weapon!! this gets my vote too! (only because no such schnitzer car is avaliable)