What second car?

[staley_turbo]

Guys, I need a new second car. I have the e30 that im building with the 3.5 turbo. I also have a seat leon cupra r that i class as my second. Need to get rid as its abit thursty.
Ive been looking at the e39 530d with the M sport bodykit.
What you think to them? or others like it.

[Jhonno]

530i M Sport

[staley_turbo]

Would you have the petrol over the derv? Thinking of a little bit of fuel eco.

[Blitz]

Depends how many miles you do a year, because the 530i is cheaper to buy and less things go wrong.

[staley_turbo]

I know the dervs hold the money alot better. Do they go wrong alot?
What about the 525i? or is that gay???

[Blitz]

I know that 525d and 530d in auto form need the swirl flaps removed.

Someone will come along and tell you everything you need to know.

525i = 530i economy.

[darkchild]

I know the dervs hold the money alot better. Do they go wrong alot?
What about the 525i? or is that gay???

An E39 525i is a very nice car. Reasonably quick and a far better drive than the earlier 523i - they really are flat until 4000rpm and hardly brisk after that. A 530i though costs little more and the extra 40bhp really make a difference.

The diesels were nice cars when new but can be a bit of a minefield as they get older - swirl flaps, blown turbos from owner's not letting them cool down after a drive etc. There is just more to go wrong and there are plenty of horror stories. The petrol's are simpler but by no means bulletproof - overheat a M54 and its a boat anchor.

E39s are now getting on and are two generations old and most will need a few $ thrown at them to remedy an assortment of niggles. Most will also probably need some preventative maintenance - cooling system overhauled, sealed for life gearbox oil changed etc.

B7 has a 530i Sport so may be worth having a word with him.

[Falkster]

530d M sport is the ultimate. Super quick when you need but great on juice when you want. (avus blue if you can)

Didn't know this model was affected by swirl flaps?

[Simon]

I've recently bought a 530i Sport.

I decided to go for the petrol over the diesel due to only actually doing about 6k a year, and the increased running costs that seem to affect the diesels.

Worth going onto the bmw5 forum, and having a read through the E39 section, plenty of info and 530i v 530d topics to read through to help you in your decision.

Love my E39, no regrets, though it is thirsty around town! Having a full eisenmann system on it doesn't help though

[Jon_Bmw]

I can just about stomach the fuel costs in mine, so putting a exhaust on it that actually allows the v8 noise to be unleashed, would be akin to commiting financial suicide!

Still, it would be rude not to have a loud exhaust for the Le mans trip considering my workplace!

Manual 530i sport over the diesel, if you are concerned about economy, otherwise an auto 530i sport.

[staley_turbo]

Cheers for the advice guys. Going to put my car up for sale this week. Then will look into buying a 5. Is anyone driving a e34? Im goin to ring the guy that had the white hartge on ebay a few weeks ago.
I do love the e28 m535i though...

[Kedge]

Sure any of the 5s will be less economical the the Cupra though?

[staley_turbo]

I went and bought a e28 m535i tonight. Mint, twice as clean as my e30. Ill get some pics up when i collect it.

[oomz1975]

I went and bought a e28 m535i tonight. Mint, twice as clean as my e30. Ill get some pics up when i collect it.

Nice!

[Kedge]

Nice one fella, wouldn't mind one of those next myself!!!!

[staley_turbo]

Yes its an amazing car. Ill be picking it up sat so ill get some pics up soon as i can. Not sure the guy new what he had???

[Kedge]

Got it on the cheap i take it then!?

[B7]

I do indeed own a 530i sport. And it's not bad on fuel all things being considered. Driving from Gatwick to Camberley on Bank holiday monday I zero'd the obc fuel consumption and it returned 29.9mpg. However, I'd question whether thats more economical than a cupra?

I suppose thats why you questioned the derv? They are a nice car but i'm just not a deisel man, no matter how fuel efficient they are. The smell, smoke, noise and additional potential issues made it a no brainer for me.

[staley_turbo]

Got it on the cheap i take it then!?

I think it was very cheap! for the condition aswell.

My cupra r, i get 20mpg around town and 30mpg if im steady on a long run. I guess about the same as a 530i, but you have alot more comfort. Thats another thing im looking for, although i have bought the m535i.

[Kedge]

If you got it proper cheap just punt it on to me for the same price once your fed up of the sub 20MPG

Suprised the Cupra is that low on fuel, makes me even more glad i went for the FR TDi instead.

[/// KAMI]

530d M sport in a 53 plate top spec with stanav is a ultimate car to get.....best thing is find a 530i and a 530d and drive them both buy whichever one you like but remember the fuel and running costs while you decide.....

[Blitz]

I still think a E39 sport looks better then a E60 sport.

[staley_turbo]

Flys though MOT, now on the road as my daily driver.


What more do you want for 500 quid?!

[Blitz]

Lovely. Uber cool.

[CaesarBob]

Flys though MOT, now on the road as my daily driver.
What more do you want for 500 quid?!

Very nice! And it should leave you plenty £ for petrol!

[Parabola]

Wow, very cool. £500! Even better

[Kedge]

Awesome mate!

I want one!!!

[Splondike]

Excellent choice with the M535i, sounds like a billy bargain too

Was it the £550 one from pistonheads ?

[/// KAMI]

I still think a E39 sport looks better then a E60 sport.

+1

[staley_turbo]

yes it was off ph. Had some german plates made up wich make it i think.