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Hi Steve- sorry I have been a long time replying to your message but I've not been online for some time. I didn't get the 5 series yet, probably in the next few months. It will have to be the older 5 series as I don't like the shape of the new one or the interior. If I opt for the 3.0 litre diesel it falls into a lower tax band than the petrol equivalent and the performance is pretty much the same- good fuel economy too. Stay in touch, speak to you soon, Regards, Paul.
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Hi all, I had my eye on a lovely 5 Series in Autotrader but checking the emissions I see it falls into road tax group M which our grabbing government has now increased to £405 per year. I may not now buy the BMW as it would break my heart to pay all that road tax on top of everything else. The new shape 5 Series has a newer type engine which produces less emissions and puts it into a lower tax bracket but I don't like the style of the car or the interior. Why can't anything be simple?
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hello Paul,
A 5 series is the ultimate driving machine, you will love it, I am with my second 5 series their is no other car that even come close for the driving experience.
especially the auto range 2litre or above ideally the 523i or above has a smooth ride with all the kick you could ask for . Go for it you won't regret it.
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Thanks windsor5 for this information, I think you have made my mind up. I have driven for a living for years and so my last 3 cars have all been diesels and I wasn't considering another diesel engined car until I looked at the facts and figures for the BMW 530D. It's actually faster and more powerful than the 530 petrol and with far better fuel economy. See you soon, Paul.
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Thanks for your reply Tux. I think I will probably go ahead and buy a 5 series anyway, they have a good reputation according to pretty much all of the motoring press. Speak to you soon, regards, Paul.
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Hi everyone I'm Paul a brand new member. I have joined the club to hopefully get some help and advice before I take the plunge and buy myself a BMW. I currently drive a Toyota Avensis T-Spirit and am looking to change for a 5 series around 2002-2003. Mine is a diesel as I used to drive big miles but have changed jobs recently so swapping to a petrol and therefore less fuel economy won't matter. From everything I have read the 5 series is a top car but has anybody experienced any reliability problems with them? Also I do my own maintenance and normally when I buy a car I get the Haynes manual and have a good read. Haynes do a manual for the 5 series but it doesn't cover the 4.4 litre V8 engine variant. Is this vehicle a realistic prospect for home maintenance? Any advice will be greatly appreciated, Best Regards, Paul.
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Hi, this sounds like a fairly minor electrical fault to me. Any competent back street garage should be able to fix it.Don't be tempted to go to a main dealer- you'll probably get ripped off. The garage should be able to do a simple electrical test first to pinpoint the problem and tell you how much it will cost to fix. Hope I have been of help- Paul.