Quite keen on this 530i

[speedyg 16]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269572676

Has anyone seen it and where is the best place to take it for a pre purchase inspection. It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well. Any help, comments appreciated.

Cheers

[kiwi535 538]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269572676

Has anyone seen it and where is the best place to take it for a pre purchase inspection. It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well. Any help, comments appreciated.

Cheers

the std BMW dealer check is very thorough and thats what you want...But Glenn would be my pick

[soarer260@hotmail.com 0]

Depends where its imported from

and I think that half leather seat style is kinda nasty.

[AN E30 Fan 1]

It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well.

Its not close no, but HellBM is close very close. Not sure if they do pre-purchase inspections though. I don't think they do. But Botany is probably a 30 or 40 minute drive from the North Shore

[*Glenn* 854]

I can check it Monday for you if you want to arrange it... ring me though... (09) 2722546

[HELLBM 1531]

Send him around to us . weekend is fine. Ph. 0212435526

Regards Ray

[Wervie67 0]

if you sell your e30... i want it!

Edited February 11, 2010 by Wervie67

[speedyg 16]

Thanks for the responses, I am going to test drive a couple of 530i's here tomorrow (non motorsports) and maybe a 528i motorsport too. I need a bigger car as the E30 is not quite cutting it since we had a new addition to the family!

I was initially interested in a 330i ms but they don't feel or seem much bigger than the E30. So hopefully I will know by the end of tomorrow and I will be in contact with either Glenn or Hellbm for a pre purchase check.

BTW, my E30 may be up for sale at some stage.

[antil33t 90]

and I think that half leather seat style is kinda nasty.

It's alcantara, and it's really nice in person.

[lidistick 70]

Alcantara better than leather Harder wearing and used in Astons, Lambos etc

[speedyg 16]

OK, so I have just driven a 528i motorsport and was fairly impressed overall, it went better than I was expecting and I even thought the tiptronic was ok. (I've never owned a auto) I then found a 525i motorsport which was ok, a bit more power wouldn't hurt though! Love the interior and feel of the car and they handle ok too.

So I am happy enough it is a 5 series I am after and I imagine the 530i will go better than the 528i. Now to see how it comes through the pre purchase check.........

[kiwi535 538]

OK, so I have just driven a 528i motorsport and was fairly impressed overall, it went better than I was expecting and I even thought the tiptronic was ok. (I've never owned a auto) I then found a 525i motorsport which was ok, a bit more power wouldn't hurt though! Love the interior and feel of the car and they handle ok too.

So I am happy enough it is a 5 series I am after and I imagine the 530i will go better than the 528i. Now to see how it comes through the pre purchase check.........

e39 have their issues but a car doesnt win award after award and be called the best sedan in the world for nothing.

[speedyg 16]

Bought it, thanks to Ray for checking it over and for the few repairs needed.

I won't actually get to see it in person and drive it for 5 weeks! It should be a good trip home though.

My E30 will be for sale at some stage. (if I like the 530i)

[deeveus 81]

Pictures? The auction has expired

[speedyg 16]

Yeah, I can't seem to upload the pics at the moment. Comes up with.....

"Upload failed. Please ask the administrator to ensure the uploads directory is available."

I'll try again later.