E60 525 M Sport

[r0ckf1re]

I am considering buying one of these and would appreciate feedback in terms of these cars. Reliability, fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

I would prefer a 520d or 530d but I am struggling to find a decent one. Had some bad experiences with the ones I did find, even at BMW dealers :-(.

This is what I was looking at.

 

[abmi0000]

I personally found that derivative to be under powered.

 

[OppositeLockMT]

The 525 isn't the fastest motor around but I wouldn't call it "slow" either. It's a good drive and the straight six is silky smooth, I would take one!

 

[r0ckf1re]

Thanks for the feedback.

@ abmi0000, most NA cars would seem under powered in jhb.

I am looking to get a decent family car, and I always liked the E60 M Sport.

 

[msm]

If you're going N/A, I suggest the 530i as a bare minimum. With the auto box, the 525i is going to struggle to get going and your consumption will suffer. This engine just does not have enough low down torque for an autobox to perform optimally.

 

[r0ckf1re]

Its sold, gonna have to shop around. My ideal option would be the 520d

 

[shailesh]

Its sold, gonna have to shop around. My ideal option would be the 520d

i got the 530d and its an awewome car:thumbs:
go for it if all is in check

 

[r0ckf1re]

Its sold, gonna have to shop around. My ideal option would be the 520d

i got the 530d and its an awewome car:thumbs:
go for it if all is in check

Thank bro, I have been looking for months. I hope to find one soon.

Is yours under motorplan?

 

[shailesh]

Its sold, gonna have to shop around. My ideal option would be the 520d

i got the 530d and its an awewome car:thumbs:
go for it if all is in check

Thank bro, I have been looking for months. I hope to find one soon.

Is yours under motorplan?

no.bought mine just after it came off motor plan and got the 2 year dealer warrantee.
booked it in on monday for and oil change R1500

 

[r0ckf1re]

Thanks, I may have found a 520D M Sport has balance of motorplan which I will consider extending. Hopefully this works out.

:thumbs:

 

[Jimbob]

Cannot go wrong with a 530d