However they don't seem to want to budge on the part ex price at 8200, have you found if they are willing to move on the sticker price at all.

Any advice would be great

Couple of things, first, have you read any of the other current threads?, because this would probably have answered your question without the need for a new thread;

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Second, as already hinted at, a diesel car of that age with such low miles, would not be an advisable purchase. Especially being a 4 cyl BMW diesel, which isn't likely to be that reliable anyway.

At least buy a BMW used approved.

AC warranty if printed is poor quality toilet paper.

Walk away

How are BMW petrol engines? The actual inside of the BMW is beautiful and it's only an SE so I would love to own one but if I need to expand my search I'm happy to.

The 6 cyl petrols are supposed to be pretty reliable. 4 cyl petrols?, better than the diesels, but not brilliant in the grand scheme of things.

But I'm not a fan of BMW's myself, I think they are very overrated and i don't get the appeal.

Hi.

Yeah it was me that reserved it, it's refundable and tbh it was at the other halves behest but I am more than happy to walk away. I'm kinda after an A5 sportback anyway :)

That was on my question list, what is the service history - (i think this maybe logged within the car computer) and if they use oem parts in the service they say they can do.

Thanks

As someone with a BMW and also having owned a Mini, I would only ever buy with a manufacturer approved warranty. My experience is they are cast iron.

Had a cracked piston on the Mini after 6 weeks - new short engine fitted under warranty, bill was over £6k.

Then on the BMW, there was a differential whine, 10 months old, 8k miles. New diff fitted, at £2600. Both no cost to me.

The plus point of the BMW warranty is the limit of the indemnity is the value of the vehicle, not a paltry sum of a couple of £k.

Question to ask is why this particular 5 series isn't considered good enough for their own BMW dealership.

I'd also add that when I took out the first warranty extension after the 3 years from new was up, the BMW warranty was cheaper than an own brand alternative offered by the dealer, who is part of a very large car group with an HQ in Leicester.

The 5series is a great car with an excellent auto and if it is to be a keeper try and find one with plenty of extras which will be more desirable when you do sell. Try to find one with the variable suspension and no big wheels. Runflats are OK on these cars. Long term a petrol will be cheaper to run if you are not a high miler.

The autobox on my X3 is a delight, relaxed and fuss free driving. I hated autos until I was loaned a 3 series when the Mini engine blew - changed my mind, especially if it's an 8 speed torque converter box.

Runflats are much Improved from examples 10 years ago - and can be worthwhile, especially if a female drives the car. Only last Friday saw a 3 touring dumped at the side of the road, rear offside tyre shredded, AND rim damaged too. Very expensive repair.

Enjoy the car - looks very nice