Which One, again

andyffer · 08-20-2008, 10:24 PM

If you guys remember I posted one of these a while back about a 525 vs. this same 530, and by the time we finally jumped on the car, the next day the idiot dealer sold it. :wailing: I could have killed him.

Anyways, so I am back at square one, again:mad:
Here are my choices...
http://www.azautosales.com/webtemplate.aspx?iid=359320
or
http://www.fantasyautoinc.com/carview.php?view=1129

What I'm wondering is like what are the problems I am going to run into with both of these cars? When will the auto transmission go? When will the cooling system go?
If you could share some of your experiences with these cars with me that would be great!

Here are some stats...

2002 BMW 525i-$14,775

1 Owner
54,845 miles
Automatic Trans.
Xenon
Carfax is CLEAN
Sterling Silver
Grey Interior
NOT SURE - Premium Pkg.
NOT SURE - 6 CD

2002 BMW 530i-$14,450

2 Owners
68,000
Automatic Trans.
Xenon
Carfax is also CLEAN
Dark Blue (midnight?)
Sport Pkg.
Premium Pkg.
6 CD
Cool Wheels
Grey Interior

Might go look at these over the weekend.

Thanks sooooo much.

ak335 · 08-20-2008, 10:26 PM

530i, looks much nicer and sportier imo

MrClean · 08-20-2008, 10:54 PM

Explain to me again why the dealer is an idiot for selling a car?

Did you leave a deposit?

530 all the way.

J

voltron1011 · 08-20-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyffer

When will the auto transmission go?

If this is an issue for you, you should be looking for a 5mt instead...

andyffer · 08-20-2008, 11:39 PM

^ i have looked nothing. I've asked around and it seems like I have a good while before it goes.

Year's_End · 08-21-2008, 12:36 AM

Without knowing any potential issues with the two, I'd go for the 530i. It's faster and it has the sports pkg with the better steering wheel, suspension etc etc.

methodtim · 08-21-2008, 12:40 AM

I don't mean to be rude, but why are you asking this in the 3-series board?

ianbiz · 08-21-2008, 01:02 AM

the black one.

Bimmer Nerd · 08-21-2008, 01:34 AM

530i w/ sports package FTW !!!

simp0man · 08-21-2008, 02:18 AM

No rugs?

MontegoblueE92 · 08-21-2008, 01:34 PM

I'd go for the 530. Those wheels are sexy

BK · 08-21-2008, 01:54 PM

No question, the 530i. And as an aside, I really like the old 5-series look. Not so much for the new 5er (although the 550i is sexy).

scribbler11 · 08-21-2008, 01:58 PM

I have the 530 sport and loved it. Great ride, comfortable and some power. It looks much sportier and updated than the other. Those BBS rims are hot. Mine had 128K on the clock and no major issues other than a battery, alternator, brakes and tires.

08-20-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
andyffer Banned 152 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	Which One, again If you guys remember I posted one of these a while back about a 525 vs. this same 530, and by the time we finally jumped on the car, the next day the idiot dealer sold it. :wailing: I could have killed him. Anyways, so I am back at square one, again:mad: Here are my choices... http://www.azautosales.com/webtemplate.aspx?iid=359320 or http://www.fantasyautoinc.com/carview.php?view=1129 What I'm wondering is like what are the problems I am going to run into with both of these cars? When will the auto transmission go? When will the cooling system go? If you could share some of your experiences with these cars with me that would be great! Here are some stats... 2002 BMW 525i-$14,775 1 Owner 54,845 miles Automatic Trans. Xenon Carfax is CLEAN Sterling Silver Grey Interior NOT SURE - Premium Pkg. NOT SURE - 6 CD 2002 BMW 530i-$14,450 2 Owners 68,000 Automatic Trans. Xenon Carfax is also CLEAN Dark Blue (midnight?) Sport Pkg. Premium Pkg. 6 CD Cool Wheels Grey Interior Might go look at these over the weekend. Thanks sooooo much. Last edited by andyffer; 08-21-2008 at 09:23 AM..
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08-20-2008, 10:26 PM	#2
ak335 Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (3)	530i, looks much nicer and sportier imo
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MrClean Lieutenant 21 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 428i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shangri LA iTrader: (1)	Explain to me again why the dealer is an idiot for selling a car? Did you leave a deposit? 530 all the way. J
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andyffer Banned 152 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 700hp M3 - Interlagos E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bugatti Veyron [0.00]	^ i have looked nothing. I've asked around and it seems like I have a good while before it goes.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1224 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Without knowing any potential issues with the two, I'd go for the 530i. It's faster and it has the sports pkg with the better steering wheel, suspension etc etc. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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methodtim Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	I don't mean to be rude, but why are you asking this in the 3-series board? __________________
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08-21-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
ianbiz Back in a BMW 205 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	the black one. __________________ Ian
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08-21-2008, 01:34 AM	#9
Bimmer Nerd Major General 523 Rep 7,783 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	530i w/ sports package FTW !!!
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08-21-2008, 02:18 AM	#10
simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 47 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	No rugs? __________________
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08-21-2008, 01:34 PM	#11
MontegoblueE92 Captain 76 Rep 956 Posts Drives: It Like He Stole It Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: M-Town iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the 530. Those wheels are sexy
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BK Smiling politely 175 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	No question, the 530i. And as an aside, I really like the old 5-series look. Not so much for the new 5er (although the 550i is sexy). __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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08-21-2008, 01:58 PM	#13
scribbler11 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 08' 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	I have the 530 sport and loved it. Great ride, comfortable and some power. It looks much sportier and updated than the other. Those BBS rims are hot. Mine had 128K on the clock and no major issues other than a battery, alternator, brakes and tires.
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