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What should I pay for my company car, a 2006 BMW 5 Series SE Tourer?
I have the chance to purchase my company car which is a BMW 2006 5 Series 2.0D SE Tourer. The car has 84,500 miles on the clock and I would like your advice on whether this would be a sensible purchase, given the mileage. Under warranty, the car has had repairs to the rear axle differential at about 80,000 miles, and the self-levelling suspension at about 60,000 miles. Specifically, I would like to know how much I should pay for the car, what future major expenses I should reasonably expect and how many miles should I expect from the engine? I have driven the car from new and it is good condition.
Asked on 31 July 2010 by Sammy Spots
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Turbos can fail. Pay no more than £9500.
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