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[omega18]

Hi folks,

Not posted in a while but I wanted to see what the peeps on here think of the 530 E39 as a replacment for my ex-police MV6 which TBH is getting fairly tired.

I have seen a 530i Auto sport on a '51 plate that had done 76000 miles for 7995. Full leather and other toys, how does this car rank as a replacment for the Meega in your opinions?

Regards Karl

[markey mark]

pretty good car matey ! a mate of mine has the one with the v8 motor very rapid !! he has had a few probs but nothing major climate fan went and the part alone was £180+vat  

[omega18]

I would love a V8 but finding one round my area seems to be like finding hens teeth, at least i would save a bit on the insurance though!

Cheers karl

[mantahatch]

Hi
51 plate thats 2001 = 7 years old = another 3 years and no longer listed in Glass' guide and it costs £7995. and probably will fall into the £430 per year tax
I am sorry but I could not justify that much money on a 7 year old car.

Just my useless opinion.

Mike

[markey mark]

ah mike never thought about the tax dude !! yes if you can get an older one try tax will kill you !! rather usless goverment  

[Gaffers]

I am about to put a deposit on a 123d M Sport for the wife.  She's trying to say lets get rid of the meega but she aint gonna win cos I'm paying for her beemer!!  

[cem_devecioglu]

They are good cars..Dont have problems like 528 or 540..

But personally I'd go for 330..

[mars]

I know a couple of people who have owned Bmw's and driven them hard on a regular basis and they appear to be very strong motors.

[Martin_1962]

Hi
51 plate thats 2001 = 7 years old = another 3 years and no longer listed in Glass' guide and it costs £7995. and probably will fall into the £430 per year tax
I am sorry but I could not justify that much money on a 7 year old car.

Just my useless opinion.

Mike

That is quite a bit - how much for same age 3.2 Elite

I think the older BMWs were better made.

[mantahatch]

ah mike never thought about the tax dude !! yes if you can get an older one try tax will kill you !! rather usless goverment  

[/highlight]

Could not agree more !

[markey mark]

They are good cars..Dont have problems like 528 or 540..

But personally I'd go for 330..

have you ever tryed sitting the rear of a 3 series  

[Martin_1962]

I know a couple of people who have owned Bmw's and driven them hard on a regular basis and they appear to be very strong motors.

My boss put a high mileage on a 535i - pity it was cramped in the back, went well, a tiny bit quicker than a 3.0 MV6 I'd say

[markey mark]

Hi
51 plate thats 2001 = 7 years old = another 3 years and no longer listed in Glass' guide and it costs £7995. and probably will fall into the £430 per year tax
I am sorry but I could not justify that much money on a 7 year old car.

Just my useless opinion.

Mike

That is quite a bit - how much for same age 3.2 Elite

I think the older BMWs were better made.

£3500/£4000 for 3.2 elite !!

[Martin_1962]

They are good cars..Dont have problems like 528 or 540..

But personally I'd go for 330..

have you ever tryed sitting the rear of a 3 series  

5 are cramped in back

Sat in fronts of A reg era and P reg 3 series, back in a F - J reg era 5 series (can't remember which)

[omega18]

Hi
51 plate thats 2001 = 7 years old = another 3 years and no longer listed in Glass' guide and it costs £7995. and probably will fall into the £430 per year tax
I am sorry but I could not justify that much money on a 7 year old car.

Just my useless opinion.

Mike

A valid point mate, just had a look on parkers and it does fall into that band from 2009 440 for 12months tax!
The Car tax system is totally backwards!!