BMW 520i

Asking price:: €2,295

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Seller:: unkel 13 [13] gold
Location:: Lucan, Dublin
Entered/Renewed:: 21/06/2011 3:38 pm (11 months ago)
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Description (updated on 25/06/2011 at 08:27pm):

Make:	BMW
Model:	5 Series
Year:	1999
Doors:	4
Body Type:	Saloon
Fuel Type:	Petrol
Engine Size:	2L
Colour:	Black
Mileage:	118,000 Miles
Transmission:	Manual
Tax:	Until May 2011
NCT:	Until Sep 2013

18" M-Parallel alloys. Service history. Just serviced. 6 cylinder engine runs beautifully. 35MPG on longer trips, but not so good around town. Only 1998cc, so cheap motor tax €173 per quarter. Lowered. Eibach suspension. Angel eyes.

Previously for sale here (check for more details):

http://www.adverts.ie/110691

Short link: http://www.adverts.ie/602381

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unkel 13 [13] gold

Discussion:

_jack_kuba asked a question 16/05/2011 7:38 pm (1 year ago):

hi. would u be interested in p/x for my beemer?

unkel says 16/05/2011 8:00 pm (1 year ago):

Hi Jack. Sorry I should have stated it is cash only, I'm afraid. I have 3 cars and I'm only using 1 at the moment. Need the cash and the space.

_jack_kuba asked a question 16/05/2011 8:11 pm (1 year ago):

no bother. good luck with the sell.

Max Power1 asked a question 16/05/2011 8:38 pm (1 year ago):

looks a nice example of a great car :)

Is it cloth or leather interior?

unkel says 16/05/2011 9:03 pm (1 year ago):

Hi MaxPower1 - it is cloth. Exceptionally good quality and hard wearing stuff though. The interior is in very good condition.

Noiz asked a question 17/05/2011 12:00 am (1 year ago):

Hi, do you have more recent photos and the interior as well?

unkel says 17/05/2011 1:15 am (1 year ago):

Hi Noiz. I don't have more recent photos (the ones up there are the ones the previous owner took). I don't seem to be able to change the photos I have put up with this ad. If you want, I could take more photos and email them to you?

Forgot to add that the car comes with a modern Nokia bluetooth hands free kit too. Working very well.

And you're most welcome to come see / drive the car as long as you have insurance :-)

unkel says 17/05/2011 5:16 pm (1 year ago):

Took a few pics of the car just now. The car is not mint, but it is in good condition. It could do with a valet though!

chrispy11 asked a question 21/05/2011 9:00 am (1 year ago):

would you sell the wheel seperate??

unkel says 21/05/2011 9:30 am (1 year ago):

Yes I would consider it! If you'd make me a good offer and if you'd replaced the wheels with other ones for me.

chrispy11 asked a question 21/05/2011 9:56 am (1 year ago):

i'll have to see if i can get replacements first i'll get back to you if you find some let me know how much you want for the wheels thanks

unkel says 21/05/2011 10:14 am (1 year ago):

I'll let you know if I find some myself

ger45 placed offer 26/05/2011 9:45 pm (11 months ago):

€300 Offered

ger45 placed offer 28/05/2011 10:38 am (11 months ago):

€300 Offered
for wheels plus standard with good tyres

unkel says 28/05/2011 3:26 pm (11 months ago):

Hi Ger, I'm not selling the wheels seperately unless you provide replacement wheels that suit

ger45 asked a question 28/05/2011 7:13 pm (11 months ago):

yes i can provide good set of wheels with good tyres

unkel says 29/05/2011 1:42 am (11 months ago):

Ok, Ger, PM me your contact details and we'll take it from there...

Cionád asked a question 10/06/2011 2:42 pm (11 months ago):

Did you switch the wheels?

unkel says 10/06/2011 2:52 pm (11 months ago):

No not yet!

Cionád asked a question 10/06/2011 3:08 pm (11 months ago):

When is the next service due? Have you booked it in for an early NCT?

unkel says 10/06/2011 3:22 pm (11 months ago):

Car was serviced a few weeks ago. I had booked it in for an early NCT (drove all the way to Carlow to get a test on the very last day - 31st May that 10+ year old cars could still get a 2 year test). It failed on:

-Side repeater bulbs not orange enough - I've replaced those with new ones
-Windscreen washer reservoir - there's a leek somewhere in the reservoir or the pipe - haven't looked into this yet
-anti rollbar links rear are worn
-flexible brake pipe rear is chaffed

Need to fix these and re-test before end of the month to get NCT till September 2013

Cionád asked a question 10/06/2011 6:48 pm (11 months ago):

Thanks unkle, I'd be interested in this once the NCT is done.

unkel says 10/06/2011 6:52 pm (11 months ago):

I'll keep you updated - thanks for the interest :-)

ger45 asked a question 12/06/2011 4:11 am (11 months ago):

hi have standard e39 m sport alloys i can trade against wheels if interested

unkel says 12/06/2011 4:09 pm (11 months ago):

Hi Ger, sorry to keep you waiting. The plan is to get the car through the NCT as is first. I am still interested in your swap, but I expect the car to sell quickly once it has a very long NCT :)

unkel says 13/06/2011 10:48 pm (11 months ago):

Booked in for NCT re-test Saturday 25th June. Will let you know the results :)

unkel says 21/06/2011 3:38 pm (11 months ago):

Car fixed today. NCT this Saturday!

unkel says 25/06/2011 8:28 pm (10 months ago):

Passed NCT today. Valid for more than 26 months :)

ger45 asked a question 26/06/2011 7:59 pm (10 months ago):

wheels?

unkel says 26/06/2011 10:31 pm (10 months ago):

Hi Ger and thank you for your patience :)

I'll do the deal swapping with your wheels no probs, if I like them and they fit the car properly. PM sent with my contact details

Barry.N asked a question 28/06/2011 8:54 pm (10 months ago):

Hey, can you let me know the absolute lowest you will go on this, you can pm it if you prefer, thanks.

unkel says 28/06/2011 8:59 pm (10 months ago):

Hi Barry. The wheels will be swapped for 17" BMW Alloys and good tyres tomorrow. That will give me a little bit more room on the asking price. So a couple of hundred of the asking price is the very best I can do. If no one buys at that, I'll keep the car as a spare with 26 months not having to worry about NCT.

bbdteam asked a question 05/07/2011 3:06 pm (10 months ago):

what is your best price with 18 inch alloys?

unkel says 05/07/2011 3:53 pm (10 months ago):

I'll give you another hundred euro off, but that's about it, bbdteam

Forgot to state it has a nice Nokia CK-7W Bluetooth hands free car kit built in. Works very well!

bbdteam asked a question 07/07/2011 11:15 am (10 months ago):

its nice car but asking price is ... u can get 01 bmw for same price..think about price drop and let me know..thanks..

unkel says 07/07/2011 11:35 am (10 months ago):

If you can get a '01 520i, just serviced, with 26 months NCT and 18" M-par wheels for this price, by all means go for it :)

chrispy11 asked a question 10/07/2011 10:33 pm (10 months ago):

i want them wheels : - P

unkel says 14/07/2011 9:30 pm (10 months ago):

You can have the wheels :)

If you can match the offer that ger45 made for them (I haven't heard back from him in a good while despite sending him a txt and a PM)

ckavo placed offer 17/07/2011 4:56 pm (10 months ago):

€2,000 Offered
cash

unkel says 17/07/2011 5:08 pm (10 months ago):

I'm going on holidays next week and need the cash. Ok then 2k it is if you can complete the deal before next weekend. PM sent.

ckavo asked a question 17/07/2011 6:35 pm (10 months ago):

only have 1500 at the min mate have a car and a quad up for sale at the min myself