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      01-05-2012, 08:15 PM   #1
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Should i buy this 2006 530 XI ?

Hi All,
First of All Happy New Year.
I am in market to buy 5 series. I have been looking at many different cars. There is one i am interested in. i am not sure how much should i offer him; he is second owner. Here are the details.

2006 530 XI, Blue Exterior/Beige Interrior. i have attached pics.
Mileage: 108,000
maintanence includes new rotars, brakes, tires, allignment and a complete tune up (including brake and power steering fluid flush). Cold Winter Package,All Wheel Drive; Premium Package; leather upholstery;high gloss wood trim; integrated garage door opener; autodimming; rear view mirror power; lumbar support; Premium Sound Packagelogic 7 audio system;MP3 Single CD changer; NAVIGATION; Blue Tooth; Automatic transmission with manual option; Sunroof; Fold down rear seats with ski bag; Heated front seats;Smoke free; Xexon Headlights; Adaptive headlights; Satellite radio preparation; Rain sensing windshield wipers; Halogen free form low beams headlights and foglights (Halo headlights); Exterior minor front bumper scratches; Interior clean like new .

Beside all this what else i should be worried about;any known issue?? how much i should offer him?
I never owned 5 series but i used to have 2003 Z4; I know manitenance is expensive but how much?
Your help will be much appreciated

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      01-25-2012, 08:09 AM   #2
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In a similar situation myself. Looking into getting an 06 550i. Any common defects/issues I should look out for?
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      01-29-2012, 11:33 AM   #3
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I have a 07 530xi. I love it to be honest great in the winter. Mine also as high mileage but it's been maintained well. Got it for 15g 110k miles fully loaded
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And for the 550s with sport package low profile rims they tend to have suspension problems cause of the heavy rims. I had an 08 550i fully loaded and around 45k miles it started to have slight problems
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      03-18-2012, 02:38 AM   #5
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jus bought a 2006 525i with 73,000 miles. gotta say i love the vehicle. owned an x5 and the drive is way more sportier. buy it!
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      03-19-2012, 02:52 PM   #6
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My '07 530Xi wagon has been great, but only up to 48k miles so far. I would be very interested to see the service history of any BMW I was looking at. The miles are fine if it has been well treated, but risky if not. It does seem to have had its 100k major service done on time, which would have been a big bill at dealer. Check out any history of transmission fluid servicing - That is one of those things that is really good to have up to date as you get into higher miles. On the whole, condition is everything, not age, and I would always get a good PPI done, regardless of the records and your own inpressions (assuming it seems to be a geat car in the first place)
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