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28-01-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0  | BMW 528i SE Auto After my Focus was written off, I wanted something a bit more fun to drive. Heres the eBay item number: 250977622614 I've not seen it yet...so could be a complete disaster still! Did I get a good deal? Who knows. I'm happy with what I paid so far. From the photos, it looks very well looked after. Looking forward to the 80 odd mile drive home.
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28-01-2012
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Posts: 5,419 Thanks: 136 Trader Rating: 0   | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto looks tasty lets just hope it doesn't blow up on you
__________________ Looking for Mk2 601 nero black front bumper PM me  The Car  Originally Posted by custard get a pic up,I'll tell if its big  Originally Posted by Kier I rather like the look of the wood  : |
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28-01-2012
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Posts: 14,684 Thanks: 369 Trader Rating: 1 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto You've got a good deal there. The 6cyl of that gen (other than the nikasil stuff) is brilliant!. Got some money left over to replace that nasty wood trim and steering wheel with the nice looking stuff too  My headgasket has blown on mine - probably due to the radiator being a piece of corroded s*** (hidden way by all the engine bay trim!) by then replacing the radiator wasn't enough the damage had been done.
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28-01-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by jip0 looks tasty lets just hope it doesn't blow up on you Originally Posted by ChrisUK You've got a good deal there. The 6cyl of that gen (other than the nikasil stuff) is brilliant!. Got some money left over to replace that nasty wood trim and steering wheel with the nice looking stuff too My headgasket has blown on mine - probably due to the radiator being a piece of corroded s*** (hidden way by all the engine bay trim!) by then replacing the radiator wasn't enough the damage had been done. Quote:In the '90's, BMW and some others decided to use Nikasil cylinder liners. The problem was that european petrol with its octane levels basically ate away at the liners giving all sorts of issues. There was recall when the problem was identified. Anyway, had she been sitting in a new car storage yard having come off the standard production run, she could have ended up with them. However, the previous owner to me had a friend that worked for BMW. He did his research and found that, as she was built to order after the problem was found, she doesnt have the Nikasil liners. I have done research which confirms this through some BMW owners club websites, and also shows her build date only as 2 weeks before she was registered. I rather like the look of the wood :
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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Posts: 5,419 Thanks: 136 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by Kier I rather like the look of the wood :  JustAndy liked this post
__________________ Looking for Mk2 601 nero black front bumper PM me The Car Originally Posted by custard get a pic up,I'll tell if its big Originally Posted by Kier I rather like the look of the wood : |
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28-01-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by jip0 yeah you do!  lol.Some more photos that I have. I have just uploaded the ones I was sent...some aren't that interesting (paperwork and the damaged trim lol).
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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30-01-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Had it just over 24 hours now and LOVE IT! Its so nice to drive, I can't believe how quiet it is. Few times when I'm sitting in traffic I forget that its on. Lovely and smooth when driving, put your foot down and its pretty much straight away...not bad for a car 15 year old! Bit thirsty, and I hate the MPG gauge under the rev counter going to <10MPG when putting your foot down to get to 70. I enjoy driving again 
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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30-01-2012
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Posts: 4,445 Thanks: 71 Trader Rating: 0  | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Good find that. looks spot on, and for the price a bit of a bargin to be honest. I do like the MPG Gauge, bet that will teach you to drive economically 
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01-02-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by Russ126 Good find that. looks spot on, and for the price a bit of a bargin to be honest. I do like the MPG Gauge, bet that will teach you to drive economically Took it for a little drive around some county roads today, not too fast, only around 40mph as it was a little scary at some points! Crap at parking still...lot bigger than my Focus!
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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02-02-2012
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Posts: 4,445 Thanks: 71 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by Kier haha it does! Although strangely, it is more economical at 80/90 than at 70. Bugger xD. Took it for a little drive around some county roads today, not too fast, only around 40mph as it was a little scary at some points! Crap at parking still...lot bigger than my Focus! Ive always found that bigger cars are easier to park.. my Punto was a pain compared to the old Seat Leon I owned.. the Astra is a dream to park.
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16-03-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Little bit of an update...I love it still! Its so much fun, OK maybe not the crappy MPG I'm getting! 19MPG on a good day around town, around 30 out of town...sadly I do most my trips in town .Beep beep!
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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19-03-2012
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Posts: 14,684 Thanks: 369 Trader Rating: 1 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Auto's suck for fuel economy! They take really well to gas convo's
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08-04-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Originally Posted by ChrisUK Auto's suck for fuel economy! They take really well to gas convo's
__________________ Originally Posted by SurreyAlan before you wish to get old just remember that while insurance costs go down other things fail to go up. Originally Posted by balidey With the help of my wife giving a gentle tug I can get it up in record time, fully erected in under a minute |
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09-04-2012
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Posts: 14,684 Thanks: 369 Trader Rating: 1 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Has to be done. I've been thinking about an E46 M3 or a 330i Clubsport and a gas convo 
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18-05-2012
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Posts: 4,200 Thanks: 22 Trader Rating: 0 | Re: BMW 528i SE Auto Just passed its 100,000 mile mark...was waiting from about 99,000 for it and bloody missed it! Still going strong!
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