E60 520D MSport

Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:44 pm

A mate of mine is looking at a 2006 65K car, what does he have to look for on these? Thanks

Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:01 pm

Swirl flaps, turbos, injectors, DPF's, I drive faults etc.

Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:09 pm

Thanks, I think its an M47? The I-Drive is the Basic version (No Sat Nav.), I tried to tell him, buy the petrol, after reading the horrors of the diesel lumps, but to no-avail

Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:55 pm

Yes it will be the M47. As its lowish mileage and not a worn out old pig like a lot of M47's in older E46's, it should be ok if he changes to oil and breather regular and deletes the swirl flaps.

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:12 pm

I fancy this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111179031066? ... _947wt_958

Been toying with the idea of an e60 for a couple of months now. My 39 has just been serviced by the man above (

) and it's getting a couple of wheel bearings and a stat housing in the next couple of weeks. It's a great car and Barry had it for the day last week and agreed, it's probably one of the nicer ones out there so why move it on? I just fancy a change and the e60 appeals to me more and more. Out of all of them I'd probably go petrol again with a nicely specced 530i. The M54B30 is a great lump.

We've spoken about the 520d before and they are (for what they are), very capable and not the roadblock you'd expect. But i couldn't put up with a single tailpipe when the better cars got twins.......

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:24 pm

What u want is a 550i unless U got deep pockets get M5 FTW

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:44 pm

Is the 550 any better, than an M5?

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:59 pm

F uck the M5!

Alpina B5 or 550i Manual M-sport!

The M5 is just expensive aggro with with an annoying gearbox.

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:59 pm

TPS wrote:Is the 550 any better, than an M5?

Presumably more discreet, purchase price lower and lower running costs
But u have one f ... Ing quick 5 series which will piss all over 520d, 530i etc

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:00 pm

bss325i wrote:F uck the M5!

Alpina B5 or 550i Manual M-sport!

The M5 is just expensive aggro with with an annoying gearbox.

Oi reply to your text I am confused

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:03 pm

Is the 550 a V12? Is it heavier than the M5?

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:04 pm

Nope, its a 4.8i V8. N62B48.

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:05 pm

pony wrote:
bss325i wrote:F uck the M5!

Alpina B5 or 550i Manual M-sport!

The M5 is just expensive aggro with with an annoying gearbox.
Oi reply to your text I am confused

Do what you feel is best.

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:05 pm

TPS wrote:Is the 550 a V12? Is it heavier than the M5?

550i
Is not a 5 litre and actually 4.8 litre V8. NA as far as I am aware.

http://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/ ... -550i.html

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:06 pm

bss325i wrote:
pony wrote:
bss325i wrote:F uck the M5!

Alpina B5 or 550i Manual M-sport!

The M5 is just expensive aggro with with an annoying gearbox.
Oi reply to your text I am confused
Do what you feel is best.

Yes but I don't know what to do hence I ask ?

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:28 pm

If you're happy to have the boot shut painted then get it done, if not touch the chip in. Whats do hard about that?

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:32 pm

bss325i wrote:If you're happy to have the boot shut painted then get it done, if not touch the chip in. Whats do hard about that?

Yes but I want to know the pros and cons of each approach so I got a better balanced view ....

Post Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:40 pm

Ask the question in the tech section. You will then get a balanced view from many people.

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:01 am

So whats the thoughts on the above 545 Barry? Speak later.

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:55 am

pony wrote:
bss325i wrote:If you're happy to have the boot shut painted then get it done, if not touch the chip in. Whats do hard about that?
Yes but I want to know the pros and cons of each approach so I got a better balanced view ....

I'll sort all of the RUST and nastiness on your E46 M3 CS for £1700 - £20 for the Shergarburger

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:57 am

B7 wrote:So whats the thoughts on the above 545 Barry? Speak later.

Early E60 = AVOID, is the general consensus

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:27 pm

pacerpete wrote:
B7 wrote:So whats the thoughts on the above 545 Barry? Speak later.

Early E60 = AVOID, is the general consensus

But you can't get stuck in the past Pete. You have to move on. if they are that bad I maybe should buy a Mondeo?

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:31 pm

pony wrote:
bss325i wrote:If you're happy to have the boot shut painted then get it done, if not touch the chip in. Whats do hard about that?
Yes but I want to know the pros and cons of each approach so I got a better balanced view ....

Common sense. And a life.

Do you have either?*

To the OP:

520d M Sport manuals aren't bad cars. I know of one with over 200'000 miles, original turbo etc. Just avoid the 2007 onewards N47 which is a disaster.
V8's are nice when new but you'll get pissed off with 22 mpg, oil leaks etc.

*Or, do u have either.

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:34 pm

B7 wrote:
pacerpete wrote:
B7 wrote:So whats the thoughts on the above 545 Barry? Speak later.

Early E60 = AVOID, is the general consensus
But you can't get stuck in the past Pete. You have to move on. if they are that bad I maybe should buy a Mondeo?

Foook the past, I'm rolling in an '08 CLS like a proper foooking class A dealing executive

Being motortrade scum, I have a black nylon seat cover on the sand beige leatherz and last weeks Daily Mail on the beige mats

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:36 pm

B7 wrote:
pacerpete wrote:
B7 wrote:So whats the thoughts on the above 545 Barry? Speak later.

Early E60 = AVOID, is the general consensus
But you can't get stuck in the past Pete. You have to move on. if they are that bad I maybe should buy a Mondeo?

545i's are a bit risky at this stage. The 525i and 530i petrol manuals with the M54 engine are probably as safe as you can get. They're not that bad, probably no worse than the typical E39.
Certainly, ABS ECU's are better on the E60.

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:37 pm

pacerpete wrote: Foook the past, I'm rolling in an '08 CLS like a proper foooking class A dealing executive

If it's a 500 it's yours.
If it's a 320CDi it's Rezas!

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:43 pm

Andyboy wrote:
pacerpete wrote: Foook the past, I'm rolling in an '08 CLS like a proper foooking class A dealing executive
If it's a 500 it's yours.
If it's a 320CDi it's Rezas!

Was Rezas, now mine

I am busy doing an autopsy before I tell him how little it is worth

Post Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:35 pm

Andyboy wrote:
B7 wrote:
pacerpete wrote:

Early E60 = AVOID, is the general consensus
But you can't get stuck in the past Pete. You have to move on. if they are that bad I maybe should buy a Mondeo?
545i's are a bit risky at this stage. The 525i and 530i petrol manuals with the M54 engine are probably as safe as you can get. They're not that bad, probably no worse than the typical E39.
Certainly, ABS ECU's are better on the E60.

Thats my thoughts.

The e39's were never faultless and I believe no BMW since the e34 has been really. It's been a downward slope and if we want to stay with the marque, then we have to start living with and expecting a few issues. Gone are the days when we could run a one like a 34 and spend naff all on it between services. If you don't want the issues, buy a new Kia or Hyundai with it's million year warranty.

That 545 is something that caught my eye and the spec is good. Damage is light and unrecoreded. But can face the fuel bills at the mo? Not so sure but it would be nice to say I had one.

Post Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:21 am

Andyboy wrote: To the OP:

520d M Sport manuals aren't bad cars. I know of one with over 200'000 miles, original turbo etc. Just avoid the 2007 onewards N47 which is a disaster.
V8's are nice when new but you'll get pissed off with 22 mpg, oil leaks etc.

Thanks Andy

Post Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:41 pm

I'm sellling a 535d