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Title: 530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 22:51:06 PM
99, 130k miles, Ã,£3700.

Interior is usual BMW basic, ride is smooth, but rolls a little too much for my liking!

(http://www.mark-chapman.com/530side.JPG)
(http://www.mark-chapman.com/backsmall.JPG)
(http://www.mark-chapman.com/530interior.JPG)
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2006, 23:00:16 PM
Should add - its the lower HP model - supposedly low 8s 0-60 (Manual gearbox), but feels much slower.

Only fault with it was that it needed a new belt for the AC.

The plastic fan guard was also warped and rubbed on the fan when it came on.

There are a few dents and scratches, and a few tiny rust spots around the boot - but BMWs do seem to rot pretty easily. Easily fixed though :)
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: mr_roll on July 17, 2006, 18:54:32 PM
Is this what you just bought ?
Title: 530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: Binary Shadow on July 17, 2006, 19:06:50 PM
Ã,£3700 its been round the world and it doesnt even have a leather interior.. looks like your still paying for the badge even on used ones
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: Mark on July 18, 2006, 00:30:58 AM
You wont get a manual one for less than Ã,£5000 (Maybe 5500-6000) for the same year and trim though, so quids in :)

The larger engine also lasts longer than normal 2000cc or so units - i have seen one last nearly as long as french diesels - still wouldnt be too keen on it though!
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: Mark on July 18, 2006, 00:31:24 AM
Quote from: mr_rollIs this what you just bought ?

yes - to sell on
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: knighty on July 18, 2006, 01:21:18 AM
Quote from: BXGTi16VShould add - its the lower HP model - supposedly low 8s 0-60 (Manual gearbox

"apparently" the only real difference between the sport and non-sport models of the diesels are the turbos on them.... (for the pre-new model ones anyway)

tho im taking it with a pinch of salt tbh...

still keeping my eye out for a new turbo for mine tho :)
Title: Re:530 - Phone cam images inside
Post by: mr_roll on July 18, 2006, 20:56:42 PM
Quote from: knightystill keeping my eye out for a new turbo for mine tho :)

Didnt you get one of those Humpty Flux Billabong brackets?! Theyre supposed to be mint!!