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#12594 of 12657 First Time BMWer by bavarian08 Jan 21, 2009 (10:27 am)
Hi there..I am planning to buy/lease a BMW 5 Series 2008. Any useful advice would be appreciated. I saw a 2008 528i with 10k miles ( I was told this was a loaner car) and so technically still owned by the dealership. They are doing a 2.9% APR thru BMW financing.   MSRP: $ 45,425.00 Discount: $ 5,694.00 Selling price: $ 39,731.00   with 5k downpayment, for a 60 month term, monthly payments are $650.00, all taxes and misc included. Do I negotiate further? Thx.
#12595 of 12657 '04 525i - Sound good? by atodd3 Jan 30, 2009 (7:45 am)
Posted this on 'Buying' forum but doing so here, as well as I'm trying to benefit from as much collective wisdom as possible...thanks for replies...   Looking for some advice and appreciative of your comments...my very faithful 10 yr old Maxima SE with 205k miles on it has, finally, come to the end of its roadlife. Looking for a used entry level luxury...I drive 30k mi per year to and from the office so want something reliable but at same time, something I want to spend time in. Pretty focused on an '06 3series but, in shopping, have come across an '04 525i at a highly rated BMW dealer. Black w/beige leather, manual, prem and cold pkg's, 35k miles...priced at $20,995, have negotiated to $19,995 but hoping I can get it for $19k. Comes w/extended warranty of 100k mi or thru Nov 2011.    I am nervous about lack of awd here in New England...would appreciate thoughts on that, too.    Any/all comments are greatly appreciated as I need to pull the trigger on something this weekend...thanks in advance. Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Jan 30, 2009 4:59 pm) roadburner (Jan 31, 2009 11:58 am) carnaught (Jan 31, 2009 2:36 pm) andys120 (Feb 01, 2009 2:55 pm)
#12596 of 12657 Re: '04 525i - Sound good? [atodd3] by ponytrekker Jan 30, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: atodd3 (Jan 30, 2009 7:45 am) That's the first year of the new style (E60 is the model) and so, more likely to have problems than the previous model 5 series -- the E39.   I know someone who has a 2002 530 (E39) and he has 205k on the clock. The car looks brand new and he's very happy with it so far.   I'd focus on an '02 or 03 5 series if I were you. That model is incredibly durable. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 31, 2009 11:58 am)
#12597 of 12657 Re: '04 525i - Sound good? [ponytrekker] by roadburner Jan 31, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: ponytrekker (Jan 30, 2009 4:59 pm) I'd focus on an '02 or 03 5 series if I were you. That model is incredibly durable.   That's correct. As a matter of fact, I'm probably going to dump my 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 in favor of a 2003 540i 6 speed. Can't wait!!!
#12598 of 12657 Re: '04 525i - Sound good? [atodd3] by carnaught Jan 31, 2009 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: atodd3 (Jan 30, 2009 7:45 am) I'd focus on an '02 or 03 5 series if I were you. That model is incredibly durable.   I had an '03 5 Series (an E39), and now the newer E60 (2004+) 5 Series. While I agree that the first model year of a redsigned car line can be troublesome, I find the E60 much improved over the older E39 series. The E60's ride, handling, driveability, ergonomics and gas mileage are far superior. The looks of the E60 are not universally loved (especially by BMW purists) but this is purely subjective.
#12599 of 12657 Doesn't the '04 525i.... by kyfdx HOST Feb 01, 2009 (5:33 am)
..come with the old 2.5 litre engine from the E39/E46?   If so, that's a lot of weight for that engine to lug around, with only 184 HP... It's a great little engine when mated with the right vehicle, but I don't think the E60 is it..   I wouldn't be scared of the first-year model, considering anyone you find is already 5 years old, and should be in working order.. But, that car might be a tad slow..   regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Feb 10, 2009 12:59 pm)
#12600 of 12657 Re: '04 525i - Sound good? [atodd3] by andys120 Feb 01, 2009 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: atodd3 (Jan 30, 2009 7:45 am) I am nervous about lack of awd here in New England...would appreciate thoughts on that, too.   Don't be, assuming you have some experience driving in snow and a level head as well as a good set of snow tires (not all-seasons).   I bought a 2000 528iA back in '04 and put on a lot of miles in snowy, hilly NH winters and only ever got it stuck but once so far under odd circumstances. With a set of Blizzaks and a tow strap in the trunk you should be ready for anything.
#12601 of 12657 Re: Doesn't the '04 525i.... [kyfdx] by tayl0rd Feb 10, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 01, 2009 5:33 am) ...that car might be a tad slow..   It'll be more than a "tad" slow! That year did have the wheezy 184HP engine to lug around 3700+ pounds of car and driver. It'll feel like driving a Chevy Cobalt or something along those lines. Agonizingly slow!
#12603 of 12657 2009 sport suspension by richardga73 Feb 24, 2009 (4:54 am)
Has anyone driven the new 550i with the m-spec sports suspension? In "Bimmer" they said that it rode much smoother yet handled better. The sport option costs over $4K but would be worth it considering the condition of the roads in US. It is only found on the 550i. The 535 and the 528 sports have the regular rough riding sport. And you 535 owners dont get your panties in a wad and say that it doesnt ride rough. It is always "brittle and often abrasive." Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Mar 03, 2009 12:21 pm)

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