Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Sedans BMW 5-Series Buying a used 5 Series
179 messages, Last post on Aug 28, 2008 at 1:25 PM
You are in the BMW 5-Series Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens
|
Replying to: bristol2 (Jan 10, 2008 12:05 pm) Did you drive the car? I also drive a 6-spd accord sedan. I recently test drove a 330Ci automatic and thought, even with the auto, it blows the doors off my Accord. Its not all about HP numbers. What I find with my Accord is that the power is pretty peaky. Not as bad as some cars, but it certainly pales in comparison to the fat wide power curve of the BMW. Not to mention the Accord is VERY hard to launch in a manner that we would ever see the published 5.9 sec 0-60 number due to the aforementioned peakiness and the total lack of traction that FWD provides on acceleration. It is probably more like 6.5 secs. The 5-series is a bit heavier than the 3'er I drove, but I still think you will be more than happy ... especially when you hit any turns. 
|
|
|
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 11, 2008 7:41 am) I hope to test drive late next week. I have a great commute, approx 70 miles at an average of 70mph with some twisty stuff. That is why I am so tempted to get out of the 'sensible' car I am in and into a potentially expensive and risky choice. |
|
|
Just got back from the dealership and signed the papers to purchase a Certified Pre-Owned 2005 545i. I did my research beforehand and consider myself a pretty good negotiator, but I can't help wonder if the deal I got was a little "too good". Here's what I bought (and will be picking up on Monday): CPO 2005 545i -- 42,000 miles Orient Blue Metallic/Beige Dakota Leather Premium Sound Pkg Cold Weather Pkg Sport Pkg. Navigation Power fold-down rear seats New tires & car is in excellent condition Clean carfax (no accidents -- this is also a requirement to be CPO) I bought it for $34,400 + tax/tag/title, which is nearly $10,000 less than the value stated by Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book. I don't know if it's typical "buyer's remorse" (how could it be with this beautiful of a car?), but I am hoping someone can tell me that I just got a great deal and be happy with it. Thanks.
|
|
|
Replying to: mike1005 (Jan 12, 2008 10:21 pm) Since you went CPO, you have very little risk in terms of repair issues. It seems like you got a great deal and a great car.
|
|
|
Replying to: bristol2 (Jan 13, 2008 8:35 am) Anyway, thanks again for the response.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: mike1005 (Jan 13, 2008 1:03 pm) 
|
|
|
Hi all, I'm hoping to get some advice on buying a used BMW 545i. First of all, it is black w/ the beige leather, full options, heads up display and only 32k miles on it. It was a lease return but is NOT CPO. The full service warranty is up this year in 9/08 and the carfax report shows it was maintained regularly and had no prior damages. Paint, rims, body, etc. are all immaculate. I am a first time BMW buyer so I want to ask the forum, Do you think this is a good deal for $32,500.00? Please let me know if I can expect to have any problems after the full service warranty is up although I plan to buy the extended 100k warranty. Thanks for your help in advance!! 
|
|
|
Replying to: djl01 (Jan 24, 2008 11:32 am) Don't forget that a full 100k warranty will add about 2k. Most on this forum are BMW fans so I don't think you will hear much on the cars being unreliable. |
|
|
|
I just saw a 1995 BMW 525i with 53,933 miles on it. They are selling it for $8,995. What do you think? Good deal? Do you think this is a long lasting car? It's already 13 years old, is it going to last another 10 years with the low miles? What problems do the 1995's have? Any info would be greatly appreciated. What to look out for, exc..?
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: stephenabelson (Jan 29, 2008 12:21 pm)  60000 mile intervals. I would definitely have the car inspected by a qualified BMW tech. I'd also want to see the service history. Has the oil been changed every 7000 miles or so? Has the coolant been changed ever three years-using only BMW coolant? has the brake fluid been changed ever two years using a DOT 4 fluid? How about the final drive and transmission? Assuming the car checks out, I'd think you could easily get 10 years and or another 150000 miles out of it. As for price, I would think $6000-$8000 is the price range, depending on location, condition, and color. You might want to read up on the E34 here, here, and here. There is also a comprehensive service manual available from Bentley if you want to tackle some projects yourself- it's an easy car to work on. |
|
You are here:
Forums
Sedans BMW 5-Series Buying a used 5 Series
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
