Anybody got or had an e60 5 series?

[GRIFF55]

Hi guys, i'm thinking about getting a 5 series touring diesel.
Anybody had one or got one and what do you think of it please?

[b4-man]

Hi
I work for a bmw specialist and they are a good sound car not alot goes wrong with them

[GRIFF55]

Is mileage a worry on the 520d?

[GRIFF55]

At the moment, its a toss up between the 5 series touring, a4 avant s line or a .......VOLVO v50 r design

[Nick Goodall]

Great minds Griff, I just got one at the start of April. 520d with DMS remap and it's lovely, 47 mpg on a run and over 40 around town, so so comfortable and looks awesome IMO. Get the M sport model though, check my gallery on detailmycar.co.uk as mine is on there along with my dads 535d, really good size car too, 3 series is just too small for my needs

[GRIFF55]

thats what i wanted to hear mate! its an msport with leather etc and fancy the look. Where did you get the remap done? Is the 520 powerful enough?

[chatts#725]

Originally Posted by GRIFF55

At the moment, its a toss up between the 5 series touring, a4 avant s line or a .......VOLVO v50 r design

Same applies with bmw as anything else really, these can cost a lot of cash if they go wrong, ive been with bmw 15 years so have seen one or two. Just look for a good honest car with a flawless service history, nothing too milagey as dpf will give problems, personally i would say re mapping is a no no as these engines are stressed enough as it is. Something to bear in mind is that you need to be saving a lot on fuel by running a diesel as potentially a 2k bill could be just around the corner. A six cylinder petrol however just does not give any cause for concern, at all. Only my opinion.