Looking at buying a E60

[Bmwkid98]

What are the up's and down'a of buying and E60 5 series.

[mark005]

I have certified vehicle (from dealership) e60 2008 535xi and it had a lot of repairs. Maybe this is just my vehicle, I'm not sure.

List of (major) repairs which were done on my vehicle:

Dec 2010 - Replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump
Mar 2011 - Replaced both cat converters
Jun 2011 - Replaced both vanos solenoid valves
Jul 2011 - Found BRG Ledges excessively worn, replaced both intake/exhaust camshaft ledges and 4 hook ring seals
Oct 2011 - Neither valve was sealing. Replaced both turbos
Sep 2012 - Replaced 110Ah Battery with new 90Ah. Performed retrofit coding
Aug 2013 - Replaced Water Pump
Aug 2013 - Replaced all 6 Fuel Injectors

I'm not sure if I will keep my vehicle after certified warranty expires, I'm still thinking.

[CDNBimmer]

I'm curious about this topic too. Looking to replace my 335i with a 550 Msport 6-speed (69,000kms or ~40,000 miles)

Any suggestions?

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by Bmwkid98

What are the up's and down'a of buying and E60 5 series.

Let me google that for you...

[thedohboy]

Depends on which E60...

545 have issues with SMG and oil leaks
535 has issues with HPFP, fuel injectors, turbo waste gates, VANOS.
528, 530, 550 are pretty solid from what I've seen.

BMW also just released a safety notice regarding faulty tail lights on LCI models (~2008-2010).

As the previous post said, LMGTFY. Choose the model you want, then find a forum that talks about the engine, ie, 535 => N54/N55 engine.

Good luck!

[Bmwkid98]

That's for all of your help guys.

[CDNBimmer]

Good to hear. I'm pretty much sold on the 08 550 I've found given how rare it is with a 6 speed.

[beaviss]

Ive had no issues with my 525 ,it is the ultimate driving machine.

[Chamoh78]

I've found the iDrive environment to be very fragile.

[Duperstar]

Originally Posted by Chamoh78

I've found the iDrive environment to be very fragile.

I agree, especially CCC. Go for a 2010 if you can. My only issue has been 3 injectors, a low pressure fuel sensor and I got a walnut blast that I am pretty sure I needed. 99,000 miles on a 2009 535i. I love, love, love my car though.