mad555

iTrader: (1)

Currently looking at 5 Series 2003-2005,really like the 530D M Sport auto am I looking at the wrong model is there any petrol one thats as good or is the Diesel the one to have??

mad555

iTrader: (1)

What realistically should I be looking to pay for one,with 19"s,leather,etc and FBMWSH and low miles.

markymark34

530d sport is a great car.
I take it you have done a search on bmw.co.uk for all that are in the dealers. Gives you a good idea of spec levels etc.

The 19s look great! are they run flats? dont forget to get the car a remap when you get it.

Mark


ps My next car will be a 535d sport.

Deep Singh

If you can stretch the budget go for the 535D M Sport, its a fantastic car. When my M5 finally bankrupts me I'll probably go for a 535D MS Touring

wrxcraig

is it true that on the 535D sport they had to de-tune it as the gearbox couldnt cope with the torque.
Im also looking at the new 530d or 535D with the 19".

zip106

19's are proper tyres and they actually give a better ride than the 18" runflats

markymark34

your nearly right. They cant fit a manual gearbox to the 335d as it wont handle the torque. You should hear the gearbox grumble you get out of a 330d that has been remapped if you boot it in 6th gear at say 50mph!


Mark