2005 Motorsport 530d Touring

[gjm 3258]

This'd be nice. For what it is, it doesn't look overpriced, either.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1032181097

[Breaker 980]

Spotted, also. Thought it was a pretty good deal all-round. NZ New, Motorsport. Figured this would be a good price for a petrol at these kms. let alone a diesel

[Young Thrash Driver 1020]

I love the look of the Motorsport E61.. until I see the interior. Such weird angles.

[lord_jagganath 421]

there was a 2004 that went for 12k. withdrawn yesterday, not a motorsport though

[allan 295]

Not very economical at 8.1 for a diesel

[lord_jagganath 421]

^ that's a conservative figure, should be able to have a real world 7.1 if you are a relaxed driver.

[gjm 3258]

^ that's a conservative figure, should be able to have a real world 7.1 if you are a relaxed driver.

Maybe we'll stick with our old 320d.

That's about 6.1.

[aja540i 1906]

Not very economical at 8.1 for a diesel

Pretty economical for its ability to haul a$$ !!!

500NM @ 2000rpm

Edited February 12, 2016 by aja540i

[coop 261]

Not very economical at 8.1 for a diesel

That is suppose to be combined. A pointless figure because there are so many variables - a car driving around wellingtons hilly narrow streets with a several motorway runs will burn more than the same car living on the north shore.

But like for like a 530i petrol might be another 2.0 l/100km which puts a question over whether the diesel is worth it. My daily commute mostly open road in the Waikato saw my e46 320d at 6.2-7 l/100km while e39 530i was mid 8s. Puts a question mark over the financial benefits of the diesel not to mention the e39 being a superior open road driver.

[Young Thrash Driver 1020]

That is suppose to be combined. A pointless figure because there are so many variables - a car driving around wellingtons hilly narrow streets with a several motorway runs will burn more than the same car living on the north shore.

But like for like a 530i petrol might be another 2.0 l/100km which puts a question over whether the diesel is worth it. My daily commute mostly open road in the Waikato saw my e46 320d at 6.2-7 l/100km while e39 530i was mid 8s. Puts a question mark over the financial benefits of the diesel not to mention the e39 being a superior open road driver.

I figured that E39 530 diesel would save us $200 per 10,000km over the petrol model. Decided to go the petrol route because 1: Diesels cost more to purchase and 2: you can't buy one, because nobody wants to sell theirs

Still want that midrange torque though...