fat bmw or smaller a5

[northernladuk]

The 5 series is a massive car. It's like a bloody barge. Had a test drive of one coming from a normal family car and it was far too big for daily use. 3 series is must more practical.

I can't help thinking people that want older 5 series beemers are failed wanna be executives that still want to pretend they achieved the dizzy heights of 5 series as a company car.

[FatLazyContractor]

I can't help thinking people that want older 5 series beemers are failed wanna be executives that still want to pretend they achieved the dizzy heights of 5 series as a company car.

Yes, MF drives one of them

[diseasex]

The 5 series is a massive car. It's like a bloody barge. Had a test drive of one coming from a normal family car and it was far too big for daily use. 3 series is must more practical.

I can't help thinking people that want older 5 series beemers are failed wanna be executives that still want to pretend they achieved the dizzy heights of 5 series as a company car.

Well maybe wannabe executives or maybe freaking comfort inside? I've looked some video reviews, this thingy points the lights the way you turn , have awesome tech etc. It seems like a very good value. And i sat in it, its so damn comfortable
A5 on the other hand wont be anywhere close to that comfort but looks nice, and can open the roof, and is smaller

[PurpleGorilla]

Looks like the 520 ED keeps the 184bhp tuning.

Personally, having this engine in my 320d, it is excellent. But you will want 6 cylinders.

[TykeMerc]

mpg is absolutely dissatisfactory and 180 tax. Im after not loosing too much over longer period (2-3 years) in value of the car, petrol cost, tax etc

If that's important then I suggest you don't buy a car, they're a heavily depreciating asset unless you buy a classic.
That BMW you linked first probably left the forecourt at well upwards of 30k (I can't be bothered to check) and 2 years later a dealer will sell at ~£16.5k and make a profit.

[PurpleGorilla]

Sounds like a 3 series with a folding roof is the one for you?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...?atmobcid=soc3

[diseasex]

If that's important then I suggest you don't buy a car, they're a heavily depreciating asset unless you buy a classic.
That BMW you linked first probably left the forecourt at well upwards of 30k (I can't be bothered to check) and 2 years later a dealer will sell at ~£16.5k and make a profit.

Yes they go for 30k + and sell for 17 after 3 years

[woohoo]

The 5 series is a massive car. It's like a bloody barge. Had a test drive of one coming from a normal family car and it was far too big for daily use. 3 series is must more practical.

I can't help thinking people that want older 5 series beemers are failed wanna be executives that still want to pretend they achieved the dizzy heights of 5 series as a company car.

I had a 5 series on lease until January, it is a big car but it's fine for daily commutes and handles pretty well. Saying that had the 3 series before that and it handles better.

Had front and rear parking sensors which is probably a must for this car.

[TykeMerc]

Yes they go for 30k + and sell for 17 after 3 years

And after 5 years when you've put some mileage on? You've acknowledged it devalued by 50%+ already, it will keep losing that value, but you posted about losing money. Get a clue.
I wouldn't have been surprised if that idiot NWPTC had posted this thread, it's appropriately daft and badge oriented for him.

[diseasex]

And after 5 years when you've put some mileage on? You've acknowledged it devalued by 50%+ already, it will keep losing that value, but you posted about losing money. Get a clue.
I wouldn't have been surprised if that idiot NWPTC had posted this thread, it's appropriately daft and badge oriented for him.

I did the math , would lose 4k over 2 years in car deprecation.

that bmw 3 convertible looks nice but is more expensive. Would stretch budget.... eh. Its always like this , isn't it?