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Ricky352
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19th Jun 07 at 12:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
was thinking of getting a red top but due to my car getting a kick up the arse from an astra ive decided to get it fixed and flog it. Just wondering have people heard good or bad things about these cars as i dont no much about bmw's. It will most likely have about 120,000 miles, but ive heard bmw's are extremely durable.

Any feedback appreciated
Ricky
Doug
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That sort of milage is nothing tbh.

just look out for the Nikasil blocks!
Cupra Steve
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520 may be a bit sluggish but i don't know what you want it for so you may not be bothered!
Ricky352
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It wud be quicker than a 1.2 corsa lol. Nah not overly interested in speed, wud love the comfort of it.
PaulW
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get an omega elite

cheaper, plenty of comfort, plus has indicators which do work on motorways/junctions/roundabouts unlike the majority of bmw's
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
get an omega elite

cheaper, plenty of comfort, plus has indicators which do work on motorways/junctions/roundabouts unlike the majority of bmw's


Cupra Steve
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FPMSL!!!!
richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
520 may be a bit sluggish but i don't know what you want it for so you may not be bothered!


They do 60 in near 11 seconds - a 1.4 sport could have one to 60, but the beemer is a cruiser and they look very posh! I would have one. And milage isnt an issue, just do the basic sevices and your fine like majority of cars really!
Ricky352
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Slightly harder to insure than the lowest bmw 5 series which is only a group 14. Im now thinking along the lines of a 156 aswell. The 1.6 engine and 1.9 diesel get more positive feedback than the bigger engines though - cheaper on insurance i suppose, both are group 11.
PaulW
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2.5i V6 Omega is group 15, so the 2ltr will be less.
Ricky352
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Ur rite mate, got my stats wrong. To be honest i have mixed feelings about them, they arent that attractive to me, but are nice cars. Dont think id be willing to spend big money on 1
PaulW
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to be fair, i couldnt fault mine for the money. Only thing was the size of the engine + my right foot, meant hefty fuel bills
Ricky352
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Fair enough, really swaying towards the 156 now for the looks of it, and cheap insurance.
Chris Bingham
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I've got a BMW 325 SEi and its a cracking car. Only done 94k miles and 200bhp (on the rollers) but the one thing that I would say that they are pricey if they break. You can use Euro car parts for a lot of things but can be pricey if you are using specialists.

Personally, I'd go for the Omega or a Vectra if I was in the market. Having said that, I wouldn't swap a BMW for one.
aim1
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Definately worth trying to get hold of a 525 rather than a 520 as the performance will be very sluggish/thirsty. If I could swap my 2.0 engine for a 2.5 I'd do it without hesitation!
Chris Bingham
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2.0 is a bit slow and does like the gas, especially the Auto box. 2.5 is the choice.
Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by aim1
Definately worth trying to get hold of a 525 rather than a 520




 
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