discussion E60 530d 6 speed manual

[jamesfox]

Hey guys, I'm new here I'm being given the opportunity to buy a bmw e60 530d with a 6 speed manual and an msport package, is this a viable thing to buy as a daily runner or should I look elsewhere? It's not in the best cosmetic shape

 

[maleven-GP]

Mileage, Service history, maintenance etc.. Engine bay pics, any leaks..?

 

[jamesfox]

Mileage, Service history, maintenance etc.. Engine bay pics, any leaks..?

190k roughly , I don't know the service history. No leaks that I can see, had to change the belt on it recently though. Been driving the car as its my grandfather's old car so I know it drives well

 

[modocrat]

Hey guys, I'm new here I'm being given the opportunity to buy a bmw e60 530d with a 6 speed manual and an msport package, is this a viable thing to buy as a daily runner or should I look elsewhere? It's not in the best cosmetic shape

Why does that rear wheel not look straight...

 

[///M Individual]

I think the important consideration is how much you getting it for and how much do you want to spend on getting it back in shape?

Also are you able to afford maintenance on an old BMW diesel. Items like injectors come to mind which cost an arm and a leg.

 

[jamesfox]

I think the important consideration is how much you getting it for and how much do you want to spend on getting it back in shape?

Also are you able to afford maintenance on an old BMW diesel. Items like injectors come to mind which cost an arm and a leg.

30k is how much I'm getting it for, it's had the injectors done recently from my knowledge. The amount I'd probably be willing to put into the body is 20k

 

[jamesfox]

Why does that rear wheel not look straight...

It's straight, the body is dinged in

 

[Moto_GP]

30k is cheap as chips

 

[jamesfox]

30k is cheap as chips

Do you recommend getting it? What would the car be worth say in 3 years?

 

[Moto_GP]

Do you recommend getting it? What would the car be worth say in 3 years?

No less than what you paid for it.
Body is a bit rough but would be a cool project car IMHO

 

[jamesfox]

No less than what you paid for it.
Body is a bit rough but would be a cool project car IMHO

It's gonna be a project if I get it, I've been told it's rare since its a manual?

 

[TBP88]

I wouldn't buy it if your intent is to sink tons of money, it's a limited history luxury sedan. At R30k, get it running, get the bodywork decent and just enjoy it until it inevitably becomes uneconomical. If you go down the route of trying to make this thing "perfect" you're setting yourself up to spend 10s, maybe even 100s of thousands.

Spend R20k, get the key things fixed and sorted. Run it for 3 years and you'll have a relatively decent deal on your hands.

 

[jamesfox]

I wouldn't buy it if your intent is to sink tons of money, it's a limited history luxury sedan. At R30k, get it running, get the bodywork decent and just enjoy it until it inevitably becomes uneconomical. If you go down the route of trying to make this thing "perfect" you're setting yourself up to spend 10s, maybe even 100s of thousands.

Spend R20k, get the key things fixed and sorted. Run it for 3 years and you'll have a relatively decent deal on your hands.

It runs and drives perfectly the only issues are bodywork

 

[TBP88]

It runs and drives perfectly the only issues are bodywork

It's a 15+ yr old BMW, trust me, you're going to uncover gremlins.

 

[VinceM]

It's gonna be a project if I get it, I've been told it's rare since its a manual?

What year model?


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[VinceM]

It's a 15+ yr old BMW, trust me, you're going to uncover gremlins.

Yup….

There’s a lot you will uncover when you start the project. Your Rx scope with be Rxx quickly.




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[jamesfox]

What year model?


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2007

 

[VinceM]

Its pre LCI, the 2009/2010 LCI versions are more sort after.

That being said, you are getting the car at its lowest depreciated price so no downside risk to purchase price.


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[jamesfox]

Its pre LCI, the 2009/2010 LCI versions are more sort after.

That being said, you are getting the car at its lowest depreciated price so no downside risk to purchase price.


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It has the lci taillights and the interior has the window switches lower though?

 

[jamesfox]

Its pre LCI, the 2009/2010 LCI versions are more sort after.

That being said, you are getting the car at its lowest depreciated price so no downside risk to purchase price.


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From my research lci is 07 and up