Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Being a bit of an old woman I like to do a bit of research before I splash the cash - I have read the reviews, watched road tests on youtube now I am asking the westfield collective Following on from my other thread asking about 4wd or fast but economical sports car (compared to the subaru that is) I have gone in a totally different direction and pretty much decided on a BMW 530d (maybe an M Sport) with professional media system - oh and a tourer by the way Anyone had any experience of running one? If I get one mine would be a year or so old with probably less than 10k on the clock Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 The only thing I have to put forward is: Buy one, then give it to me Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I've had three of the 2 litre diesel tourers now, all M sports with the Sat Nav, single disc CD plus MP3 player/iPhone/iPod connectivity. Plus Sport/Comfort/Eco Plus drive mode settings. Absolute cracking cars, love 'em to bits. After hearing me rave about the Five series tourers, a mates just got one of the 3 litre diesels to the same spec and rates it very, very highly. Outside his current 911 and previous Boxster he seems to rate it as one of the best cars he's had. (And there some interesting and fun stuff in his car history) Not had a moments trouble from any of them, and while they're may be not as cavanous as the best of the big estates, they're much better than BM Tourings used to be. Plus they drive like a big gocart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi Cleggy, great motors, had one for couple of years, one of the original 2004 ones and it's been cracking. Just watch your speed mind as they are very quick as the points on my licence when I was only overtaking officer prove Very comfortable, eats miles very easily and gives 38 mpg when mixed driving and mid forties on a motorway as long and you are not hoofing it too much. Thinking about changing it, but really struggling to decide what is better. 7 Series or A8 possibly, but the estate you are thinking about are great. Maybe I'll just get a more modern one of them. :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 At 10k, 2010/11 model year, you may not get the multmode suspension/steering system. Shame, but it's still a fantastic car without. Even in Sports mode, (or the old standard M Sport suspension) hasn't been crashy and hard, like old BM M Sports models used to be. The eight speed auto is just weird though , no complaints, although it is odd seeing the revs only drop by a few hundred rpm or so during some of the changes. Pretty seamless shifting though, and the first gearboxes I've ever used where I genuinely have no idea what gear it's in at any given time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 My 3 year old 330D M sport comes off lease tomorrow with 97k on the clock. Hasn't missed a beat, lovely drive, 42mpg no matter how hard I try. Fabulous car. Only issues for me for a private car are the cost of run flats + if it has big wheels and low profiles you are going to destroy the alloys on a regular basis. I know I did. And tomorrow I get my new 328i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 There may even be an iPhone app for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 They are awesome except in the wet and snow when the torque can catch you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langy Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 This might be worth a read before making a decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiespud Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Great car. I had a 530d se when they were new out and regularly saw 45mpg on the Heathrow runs. Only downside as above was the cost of tyres and a lot of people put 'normal' tyres on but ask your insurance first as some get funny about it... Probably the quickest diesel I've owned but the 535d is very rapid if you can stretch to it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibby Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The upgraded stero option sounds amazing for a car stereo. The one thing BMW saved money on are the stereos but the £1000 option in the 5 series really does sound good. Very expensive as a new option but well worth it on a 2nd hand car where someone else has taken the depreciation hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 cooper must be asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I've got a 330d M-sport touring and love it, fast economical & a good tow car.... Boot ain't massive but i guess the 5 series will be a fair bit bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 in dealership now - trying to do a deal :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Good luck, :yes: :yes: Great car if you can get the deal you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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