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I've done exactly that and moved from a 2010 F10 530d Sport and you certainly get more noise, more creaks from the older style trim and plastics and you certainly feel the road more but all this is all nicely different to a boring saloon. Hard to describe without being in my position of now owning both.

[quote="Digidick"]
I've done exactly that and moved from a 2010 F10 530d Sport and you certainly get more noise, more creaks from the older style trim and plastics and you certainly feel the road more but all this is all nicely different to a boring saloon. Hard to describe without being in my position of now owning both.
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I will be owning both for some time but the F10 will have to go unfortunately. I just don’t won’t to not be able to make that jump.  The engine didn’t seem as refined as the 525d even though it’s the same N57. Maybe It needs to be worked harder and that’s why it more vocal. With the F10 you just lightly tap gas and your off at speed.


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Hi Adam

Seems like you have a bit of a dilemma between the 2011 r4.0d and the better spec'd 2007 3.0d.

Depending on your budget I would say the 4.0d is better, it's newer, more power whether you use it or not, 8 speed, lower road tax, less wear and tear, and better residuals when selling it in 5 years, the X5 it a lot heaviest than your 525 and needs more power to move it.

Also looking at the 3.0d, I would be worried about all the faults you found so far, as it shows the previous owner didn't appear to maintain or fix things when needed. Remember this is what you have found from only an hours inspection and drive etc, the question what else is wrong with it or may not be working

For example, did you check the door mirrors move and heat up and fold and unfold etc, check that both the heated seats get hot as some have found one not working, and the climate control, also all electric windows making sure that work trying them several several times. The pan roof which is faulty and a replacement is costly and a lot of owners won't pay out approx £4K for a replacement fitted by BMW as unit is approx £2.5k alone.

However finding a car with comfort seats is tricky as not many had them, the SE models general have a higher spec.

If you are determined for comfort seats I would wait and find the right car with all the spec you want or need rather than get a car with problems. One owner on here spent over £10k fixing his E70 car so they can be a money pit.

Also worth having a read of the E70 buyers guide comparison it may help you decide what is important for you.

Ps it took me 18 months to find the right car due to spec wanted but I did change the model I was looking for twice during the time, and ended up with a BMW approved car but they do have a better warranty for piece of mind.

Good luck whatever you decide to do

Graeme

Id think a pan sunroof would be a liability on an 07 car , its not a matter of if but when it going to break ,( idid want one though but had to do without ! ) I bought an sd and it has plenty of go and Id think the single turbo engine would be working quite hard given the weight of these things .
  You would be better of buying a sport as come resale time an Se and especially a silly tax 2007 Se, as only that year got hammered with the £555 tax will be VERY hard to shift . Mine is a more sensible £315 a year. I have the cream/beige leather and if you keep it fed/treated I'm sure its fine.

Maybe try an sd/35d next ?

[quote="Leslie"]
Id think a pan sunroof would be a liability on an 07 car , its not a matter of if but when it going to break ,( idid want one though but had to do without ! ) I bought an sd and it has plenty of go and Id think the single turbo engine would be working quite hard given the weight of these things .
  You would be better of buying a sport as come resale time an Se and especially a silly tax 2007 Se, as only that year got hammered with the £555 tax will be VERY hard to shift . Mine is a more sensible £315 a year. I have the cream/beige leather and if you keep it fed/treated I'm sure its fine.

Maybe try an sd/35d next ?
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Thanks Buddy that’s the most sensible advice.
I think you are well informed. I will stick with the 2011 as Mrs says either stay with you F10 or go for 4.0d as she likes the colour and it’s newer of course .


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I would go with the 40d lci if you could

I’ll enjoy selling mine when time comes as has adaptive drive, 7 seats, comfort seats and more on a 35d

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi Adam

Seems like you have a bit of a dilemma between the 2011 r4.0d and the better spec'd 2007 3.0d.

Depending on your budget I would say the 4.0d is better, it's newer, more power whether you use it or not, 8 speed, lower road tax, less wear and tear, and better residuals when selling it in 5 years, the X5 it a lot heaviest than your 525 and needs more power to move it.

Also looking at the 3.0d, I would be worried about all the faults you found so far, as it shows the previous owner didn't appear to maintain or fix things when needed. Remember this is what you have found from only an hours inspection and drive etc, the question what else is wrong with it or may not be working

For example, did you check the door mirrors move and heat up and fold and unfold etc, check that both the heated seats get hot as some have found one not working, and the climate control, also all electric windows making sure that work trying them several several times. The pan roof which is faulty and a replacement is costly and a lot of owners won't pay out approx £4K for a replacement fitted by BMW as unit is approx £2.5k alone.

However finding a car with comfort seats is tricky as not many had them, the SE models general have a higher spec.

If you are determined for comfort seats I would wait and find the right car with all the spec you want or need rather than get a car with problems. One owner on here spent over £10k fixing his E70 car so they can be a money pit.

Also worth having a read of the E70 buyers guide comparison it may help you decide what is important for you.

Ps it took me 18 months to find the right car due to spec wanted but I did change the model I was looking for twice during the time, and ended up with a BMW approved car but they do have a better warranty for piece of mind.

Good luck whatever you decide to do [emoji4]

Graeme
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Thanks for the informative post. Some good points. I’ve only been looking for 2 months now and expect the right car too soon I guess. I just I’m constantly searching autotrader and then viewing cars which I don’t like and it’s very time consuming and frustrating not been able to find what I want. Then the salesman you have to deal with...,,,
I was thinking of maybe an older car so I could keep my F10 as well in case I can’t make the move up to E70. But Mrs has said got to be one car either F10 or E70 not both.
But will have both for 2-3 months while I sell my F10 so can compare.
It’s hard to find comfort seats on these cars but then they miss other options like pano roof. Anyway if next week dealer sorts the 4.0d out for me I will end my search for good I hope.


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[quote="celica"]
I would go with the 40d lci if you could

I’ll enjoy selling mine when time comes as has adaptive drive, 7 seats, comfort seats and more on a 35d
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When you looking to sell 

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[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi Adam

Seems like you have a bit of a dilemma between the 2011 r4.0d and the better spec'd 2007 3.0d.

Depending on your budget I would say the 4.0d is better, it's newer, more power whether you use it or not, 8 speed, lower road tax, less wear and tear, and better residuals when selling it in 5 years, the X5 it a lot heaviest than your 525 and needs more power to move it.

Also looking at the 3.0d, I would be worried about all the faults you found so far, as it shows the previous owner didn't appear to maintain or fix things when needed. Remember this is what you have found from only an hours inspection and drive etc, the question what else is wrong with it or may not be working

For example, did you check the door mirrors move and heat up and fold and unfold etc, check that both the heated seats get hot as some have found one not working, and the climate control, also all electric windows making sure that work trying them several several times. The pan roof which is faulty and a replacement is costly and a lot of owners won't pay out approx £4K for a replacement fitted by BMW as unit is approx £2.5k alone.

However finding a car with comfort seats is tricky as not many had them, the SE models general have a higher spec.

If you are determined for comfort seats I would wait and find the right car with all the spec you want or need rather than get a car with problems. One owner on here spent over £10k fixing his E70 car so they can be a money pit.

Also worth having a read of the E70 buyers guide comparison it may help you decide what is important for you.

Ps it took me 18 months to find the right car due to spec wanted but I did change the model I was looking for twice during the time, and ended up with a BMW approved car but they do have a better warranty for piece of mind.

Good luck whatever you decide to do [emoji4]

Graeme
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Thanks for the informative post. Some good points. I’ve only been looking for 2 months now and expect the right car too soon I guess. I just I’m constantly searching autotrader and then viewing cars which I don’t like and it’s very time consuming and frustrating not been able to find what I want. Then the salesman you have to deal with...,,,
I was thinking of maybe an older car so I could keep my F10 as well in case I can’t make the move up to E70. But Mrs has said got to be one car either F10 or E70 not both.
But will have both for 2-3 months while I sell my F10 so can compare.
It’s hard to find comfort seats on these cars but then they miss other options like pano roof. Anyway if next week dealer sorts the 4.0d out for me I will end my search for good I hope.


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If you don’t sort it I’d like to tempt you with my 40d. It’s a 2010 and on 103k but it’s got comfort seats, pan roof, cameras, heated front and rear seats, heads up display, 360bhp..... [emoji4]


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[quote="Digidick"]
[quote="AdamsX5"]
[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi Adam

Seems like you have a bit of a dilemma between the 2011 r4.0d and the better spec'd 2007 3.0d.

Depending on your budget I would say the 4.0d is better, it's newer, more power whether you use it or not, 8 speed, lower road tax, less wear and tear, and better residuals when selling it in 5 years, the X5 it a lot heaviest than your 525 and needs more power to move it.

Also looking at the 3.0d, I would be worried about all the faults you found so far, as it shows the previous owner didn't appear to maintain or fix things when needed. Remember this is what you have found from only an hours inspection and drive etc, the question what else is wrong with it or may not be working

For example, did you check the door mirrors move and heat up and fold and unfold etc, check that both the heated seats get hot as some have found one not working, and the climate control, also all electric windows making sure that work trying them several several times. The pan roof which is faulty and a replacement is costly and a lot of owners won't pay out approx £4K for a replacement fitted by BMW as unit is approx £2.5k alone.

However finding a car with comfort seats is tricky as not many had them, the SE models general have a higher spec.

If you are determined for comfort seats I would wait and find the right car with all the spec you want or need rather than get a car with problems. One owner on here spent over £10k fixing his E70 car so they can be a money pit.

Also worth having a read of the E70 buyers guide comparison it may help you decide what is important for you.

Ps it took me 18 months to find the right car due to spec wanted but I did change the model I was looking for twice during the time, and ended up with a BMW approved car but they do have a better warranty for piece of mind.

Good luck whatever you decide to do [emoji4]

Graeme
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Thanks for the informative post. Some good points. I’ve only been looking for 2 months now and expect the right car too soon I guess. I just I’m constantly searching autotrader and then viewing cars which I don’t like and it’s very time consuming and frustrating not been able to find what I want. Then the salesman you have to deal with...,,,
I was thinking of maybe an older car so I could keep my F10 as well in case I can’t make the move up to E70. But Mrs has said got to be one car either F10 or E70 not both.
But will have both for 2-3 months while I sell my F10 so can compare.
It’s hard to find comfort seats on these cars but then they miss other options like pano roof. Anyway if next week dealer sorts the 4.0d out for me I will end my search for good I hope.


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If you don’t sort it I’d like to tempt you with my 40d. It’s a 2010 and on 103k but it’s got comfort seats, pan roof, cameras, heated front and rear seats, heads up display, 360bhp..... [emoji4]


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Nice spec.
I’m wanting something I can put warranty on and higher miles cost a lot with Bmw and warranty direct. Can it be detuned as my insurance is 1.5k for standard one.



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Yeah it can be put back to standard, not sure on cost as I’ve never done that before.

That reminds me I’ve not told my insurance yet...... oooops!


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Just an update the dealer rang to say the second key had arrived after I rang holding branch to send it on. Quite happy I now have the spare key. Now to sort Alloy and fault codes. That’s another story.. will see how it pans out. Interestingly I’ve seen an M50d for 23k but not spec I want just an engine to wish for. Still within budget but had it the spec I would have jumped on it. Cost to change would be 14k.


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I’ll throw mine in for your Perusal

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... 39#p163339

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I’ll throw mine in for your Perusal

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... 39#p163339
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Just had a call from dealer everything is sorted with car. Fixed fault codes and scratches. Also the alloy wheel have been examined and fine. I guess they missed one or photos are wrong. Will see tomorrow when I take delivery.
I having a second test drive as I felt the handling wasn’t great on first. Maybe it was the rears being budget Zeta tyres.


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