E280.... To buy or not to buy

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Hi everyone,
I am currently the owner of a BMW 530D.....no nasty comments please.....I have a chance of an E280, looks in excellent condition for a 55 plate, just one problem is the mileage 185,000.
At £3750 this would appear to be a bargain, but is the mileage a major concern?
Also, how does it compare with the BMW?, which I love to bits, but the time has come to part with it.
I would be grateful for any advice, thanks in advance.
 

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Dreaming of a CL55k - one day maybe....
I wouldn't "worry" about the mileage - but no, at that mileage I don't think the car's a bargain - I think it's a bit dear....

If it's otherwise fine and drives well, I'd consider trying to do a deal.
 

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also check if it has SBC, if so...check its been replaced?
 

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SBC is the brake system. There are 400k pedel presses on it on that age car before in needs a new pump.
The ealrier ones only had 200k and tended to go around the 120k mile mark, so a car that has done 170k may have it pop up soon if not done already.
£1000-1500 bill.


Is it an estate? E280 petrol or diesel?

The 280 is an odd one, all the running costs of the 320 and 350 but with less power.

Is your BMW an E39 or E60?
 

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Millage isn't too bad, these at miles any issues would have shown up so it will be totally fine. SBC pump is a grand, you pay it and then you have the finest braking system ever fitted to a car fit for service again
 
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SBC is the brake system. There are 400k pedel presses on it on that age car before in needs a new pump.
The ealrier ones only had 200k and tended to go around the 120k mile mark, so a car that has done 170k may have it pop up soon if not done already.
£1000-1500 bill.


Is it an estate? E280 petrol or diesel?

The 280 is an odd one, all the running costs of the 320 and 350 but with less power.

Is your BMW an E39 or E60?

Many thanks everyone, I will check the SBC, it is a diesel saloon, my BMW is a 2001 E39.
 

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Hmmm? E280 diesel saloon for £3750 with 170k miles is too much money.

The E39 is one of the finest all round cars ever made, I have owned 3 of them. The 211 is a close second, but it does fell more modern, but then it was a generation on really.

My E39 530i sport was my favourite all round car, my E320 S211 estate was my second favourite, however, if I were buying again now I would buy another S211 E Class estate.


I would however try and find a facelift model, and the facelift E220cdi is pretty much bullet proof and nearly as quick.
 

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I would however try and find a facelift model, and the facelift E220cdi is pretty much bullet proof and nearly as quick.

Seconded - the facelift is a much better proposition especially >2007 on. If you want low costs and can do without the V6 grunt the 220CDi is ultra relaible.

Hope this helps!
 


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