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BMW 535i (has four wheels)

Postby bigblackfalco » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:33 pm

Bit off topic this, but I know you guys are full of useless info :wink:
Been offered a cheap 1989 535i with full BMW service history. In pretty good all round condition. Not sure of mileage, but prob not too high (under 100K).
Wasn't Really looking for a car like this, (was looking for another Citroen Xantia TD!). Anyone know any useful info on this car?
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Postby stoney » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:05 pm

I've got a 57 plate E60 5 series and love it to bits. If its anything like that you can't go wrong.

I know owners seem to think the old ones are best but you can check this forum out for all you need to know.

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/
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Postby bigblackfalco » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:08 pm

Cheers for that Andy.
I know that there's a few years between em' but what mpg do you get roughly?
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Postby boxerpan » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:15 pm

bigblackfalco wrote:Cheers for that Andy.
................... but what mpg do you get roughly?


If you have to ask you can't afford it :lol:
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Postby bigblackfalco » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:21 pm

boxerpan wrote:
bigblackfalco wrote:Cheers for that Andy.
................... but what mpg do you get roughly?


If you have to ask you can't afford it :lol:
I am thinking of the rich times ahead when I start my own courier business in the midlands.......
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Postby stoney » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:37 pm

ah, mines a frugal but fantastic diesel and I get anything from 35 to 50 mpg!
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Postby gus » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:53 pm

bigblackfalco wrote:
boxerpan wrote:
bigblackfalco wrote:Cheers for that Andy.
................... but what mpg do you get roughly?


If you have to ask you can't afford it :lol:
I am thinking of the rich times ahead when I start my own fluffing business in the midlands.......


Not on my patch you dont!
Bugger off!
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Postby bigblackfalco » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:54 pm

gus wrote:
bigblackfalco wrote:
boxerpan wrote:
bigblackfalco wrote:Cheers for that Andy.
................... but what mpg do you get roughly?


If you have to ask you can't afford it :lol:
I am thinking of the rich times ahead when I start my own fluffing business in the midlands.......


Not on my patch you dont!
Bugger off!
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Postby bigblackfalco » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:55 pm

stoney wrote:ah, mines a frugal but fantastic diesel and I get anything from 35 to 50 mpg!
Bloody 'ell. That's good going for a big motor innit!
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Postby box-doctor » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:12 pm

I've got an E39 530 diesel (with tuning box) it's stupid quick - regularly does 45+ mpg & never puts foot wrong, it's also my second BMW car & won't be my last., the last one did 265,000 miles & would easily have passed another 3 or 4 Mot's. The E34 is probably the best 5 ever produced - proper rock solid German metal - buy with 100% confidence. Regards from the chubby one - Neil.
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Postby nab 301 » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:31 pm

bigblackfalco wrote:Cheers for that Andy.
but what mpg do you get roughly?


Not directed at me I know, but even if you can afford the 10mpg can you afford the carbon credits :wink:

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Postby Gromit » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:14 pm

We've a one yr old 120d Sport - wouldn't buy another one if you gave it to me. The build quality is atrocious; it's due to go back to the dealer for the 4th time in 12 months very soon.
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Postby Me-109 » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:33 pm

Gromit wrote:We've a one yr old 120d Sport - wouldn't buy another one if you gave it to me.

Told you at the time you should have bought an Octavia. :P
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Postby bigblackfalco » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:23 am

Gromit wrote:We've a one yr old 120d Sport - wouldn't buy another one if you gave it to me. The build quality is atrocious; it's due to go back to the dealer for the 4th time in 12 months very soon.
Yeah.....they used to build decent quality bikes too.....till the japs kicked their arses!
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Postby Paul » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:42 am

Gromit wrote:We've a one yr old 120d Sport - wouldn't buy another one if you gave it to me. The build quality is atrocious; it's due to go back to the dealer for the 4th time in 12 months very soon.


You really need to buy my RX-8 mate.



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