Is this 530i over priced?

Cyrus

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=669889

if for a straight sale, assuming the car is as good as it looks, i got this for between 20 and 21 would it be expensive at that or decent value considering spec and mileage

rebel.ranter

The combination of colour and that spec makes me think that it's a UK import. Be sure to find out the UK history if you are going to persue this car. The reg is probably high for WW too, another hint that it's an import.

optiplexgx270

Wouldnt think so going by whats available (model/year) but this one sure is: http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=594690

20-21 might be a push but sure push away see what you can beat him/her down to

Cyrus

rebel.ranter wrote:

The combination of colour and that spec makes me think that it's a UK import. Be sure to find out the UK history if you are going to persue this car. The reg is probably high for WW too, another hint that it's an import.

6224 hardly high for wicklow?

optiplexgx270

Import in my mind from the UK is a good thing once you get all your checks done. I'd rather have a car after having done 50k miles on UK motorways/roads.

Cyrus

mine two, doubt that thats an import tho, not that it would matter to me

rebel.ranter

Cyrus wrote:

6224 hardly high for wicklow?

Go onto http://www.cartell.ie and you'll see that the 01-WW only hits 6900. I imported a 2002 car in March last year and I've seen cars 2500 numbers after mine.

TommyT

In my opinion the car is way over priced. Its the pre-facelift model so you would be better looking out for a newer E39 (2002 on). You will pick up a well specced 530 in the UK for between 6 and 7 Stg and VRT would be around 5 euro.
It may be a bit inconvenient to go to the UK, but you will get a much higher spec car and save a few thousand as well.

Cyrus

erm i think its a face lift, e39 was facelifted late 2000.

ive been looking at uk cars and its not possible to get a 530 with that spec for less than 8.5k with under 100,000 miles

TommyT

The car in that ad has the old style M Parallel Alloys and has the old M-tech steering wheel. These were changed late 2001 early 2002 if I remember correctly. There were also a few other minor changes.

Here is one on Autotrader.co.uk and I am sure you will find a few on Ebay.
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=BMW&min_pr=75&source=0&model=5+SERIES&max_pr=&miles=1500&agerange=2&mileage=&postcode=ws15+2xw&variant=&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&keywords=530i&ukcarsearch_full.x=0&ukcarsearch_full.y=0&start=1&distance=45&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200716104816679

Cyrus

they arent the old style wheels they are optional 18" ones which imo look much nicer than the stock 17" ones

when you said facelift i assumed you meant the angel eyes etc which the irish car has.

there is not mention of mileage on the ad you;ve shown, examples for that kinda price have done over 120,000 normally.

im not trying to argue or anything just trying to ascertain if the car ive posted is acceptable value, given the low mileage, and i appreciate your input

TommyT

The wheels on that car are 18" M Parallels, which first appeared on the previous model M5 (E34). Maybe I am biased as I prefer the newer M5 wheel or the E39 Sport wheel. Good luck with finding a suitbale car, its not always easy.

Cyrus

cool, i prefer those wheels over the 17" myself but i do like the m5s

i have seen the newer s/w you mentioned are there any other changes?

do you have an e39 sport yourself btw?

TommyT

There are a few other minor cosmetic changes, nothing that the average person would really notice.
I had a fair few E39s mostly 530D Sports but I had an M5. Currently in an E46 M3.

colm_mcm

I sold a facelifted 01 530i earleir this year, without the M kit, but still nicely specced for 12,500.
530d is what people want, not 530i

Cyrus

what mileage was on yours colm? sports kit adds a good bit of value.

some people want 530d, i dont tho

colm_mcm

there was 62 on it. had most of the spec that one had, but admittedly not the big wheels or kit. I struggled to sell it, I don't think that car is worth anywhere close to what it's being advertised for.

SGKM

I saw that 530i for sale in Lamb and O'Connor a few months ago, so its been there for a while. Its a fantastic example and a great spec, it looks really clean too. My dad used to have an e39 530d Sport and it was a great car.

If your after a 530i Sport, you should consider an 02/03 Champagene Edition from the UK, they came with the sport pack, comms pack, 18" parellel spoke alloys and a nice wood trim.

colm_mcm

Maybe they sell within the BMW network, but my experience of them and that of anyone else I know that's had them is that they sell for less than the equivelant 520i or 530d

unkel

Great looking car!

I got my last car from them. Mine was a 7 year old BMW 530i V8. Got it for a bit more than half of what they advertised it for at the time

If your negotiating skills are up to scratch, you should get the 6 year old BMW 530i straight six for €14k-€15k

Old big engined petrol cars in Ireland = buyers market. Fantastic bargains to be had, even with premium high quality cars

oleras

unkel wrote:

I got my last car from them. ........... Got it for a bit more than half of what they advertised it for at the time

I know who i would like with me next time im changing......

Cyrus

unkel wrote:

Great looking car!

I got my last car from them. Mine was a 7 year old BMW 530i V8. Got it for a bit more than half of what they advertised it for at the time

If your negotiating skills are up to scratch, you should get the 6 year old BMW 530i straight six for €14k-€15k

Old big engined petrol cars in Ireland = buyers market. Fantastic bargains to be had, even with premium high quality cars

jesus thats serious negotiating, i assume a cash sale? and how did you manage to secure a 40-50% discount :eek:

Cyrus

colm_mcm wrote:

Maybe they sell within the BMW network, but my experience of them and that of anyone else I know that's had them is that they sell for less than the equivelant 520i or 530d

its a shame tho, only in ireland is it better to own a 520 instead of a 530 and a 318 instead of a 325/330.

and the tax differential isnt even that much, how did people get this way

HashSlinging

I think thats very expensive, seen a 01 go last year for 16,500, at a local dealers. No mtec but had all the other toys inc leather.

very optimistic.

Cyrus

big difference in value of mtec and non mtec and mileage can vary prices wildely too. i dont think i could pay more than 18.5 for this one tho and im not sure if theyd go for that

Linford

Cyrus wrote:

its a shame tho, only in ireland is it better to own a 520 instead of a 530 and a 318 instead of a 325/330.

and the tax differential isnt even that much, how did people get this way

People seem to have this misconception that the tax difference is huge. When I bought my 325Ci, I was surprised at the number of people that mentioned car tax, its only €282 a year more than a 318...

Lord Nikon

The E39 was facelifted in September 2000. Noticable differences would include halo headlights front and rear bumpers were different also, they had no chrome fixtures.

galwaytt

Cyrus wrote:

and the tax differential isnt even that much, how did people get this way

a 2.0 car is 539 to tax, and the 530 would be -about - 1100. I can't see how anyone could refer to that gap as 'not much'. That difference would insure that car, for me, for nearly two years.

Not to mention the fact the fact that the car will continue to depreciate like a stone, and, will slurp juice........

Eoin

galwaytt wrote:

a 2.0 car is 539 to tax, and the 530 would be -about - 1100. I can't see how anyone could refer to that gap as 'not much'. That difference would insure that car, for me, for nearly two years.

And that's if they don't put an even bigger loading on > 3 litre engines. Would you get insurance on a 530 for less than 300 a year though? I'm jealous!

Cyrus, have you actually brought one for a spin yet? I drove a 525 a couple of weeks ago as I was thinking of changing from my e46 saloon, and I was a little disappointed. I think you would miss the handling of your coupe, especially given that you were looking at the likes of the RX8 etc. Granted the one I drove wasn't an M-Tec, so it may not have had the same suspension etc.

Cyrus

eoin_s wrote:

And that's if they don't put an even bigger loading on > 3 litre engines. Would you get insurance on a 530 for less than 300 a year though? I'm jealous!

Cyrus, have you actually brought one for a spin yet? I drove a 525 a couple of weeks ago as I was thinking of changing from my e46 saloon, and I was a little disappointed. I think you would miss the handling of your coupe, especially given that you were looking at the likes of the RX8 etc. Granted the one I drove wasn't an M-Tec, so it may not have had the same suspension etc.

eoin, yeah ive driven an mtec 5 and its a different car to the std one to be fair tweaked suspension makes a big difference, feels pretty much like the e46 only bigger. im half afraid of an rx8, they are very tail happy and to be fair i like powerful cars but im not someone who likes to press on all the time on back roads esp if i dont know them, the 530 could be a more comfortable solution.

the look of this particular one has really grabbed me aswell

Cyrus

galwaytt wrote:

a 2.0 car is 539 to tax, and the 530 would be -about - 1100. I can't see how anyone could refer to that gap as 'not much'. That difference would insure that car, for me, for nearly two years.

Not to mention the fact the fact that the car will continue to depreciate like a stone, and, will slurp juice........

proper 2 litre is 689, difference is just over 400 quid or 8 quid a week, like i said, irish people have a strange aversion to paying slightly more road tax