[JLR1969]

Am wanting to buy an M5 so am going to put my car an Autotrader but thought I would post on here first as its free

BMW 530D M Sport Plus in Mineral Grey

12,500 miles registered on 30th November 2016 I am the first owner

Had an oil change at BMW after one year as I am very particular and didn't want to leave it 2 years

Black Dakota leather
M Sport Plus
HUD
Comfort Access
Reverse Camera
Multifunction Instrument Panel
Memory Seats with lumbar support
Folding Mirrors
Professional Navigation
BMW M Steering wheel and paddles
BMW M Performance Black Grills
BMW M Performance Alluminium pedal set

It currently has the M Performance Carbon interior which I am taking out but would sell seperately for £1400

All tyres have plenty of tread and alloys are in perfect condition

Looking for £27,000

Car is 100% in perfect condition and has only been handwashed by me.

[changed]

That would be perfect for me...if only you did pcp and px!!

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by changed

That would be perfect for me...if only you did pcp and px!!

That will be my problem

Reading the spec and description I did wonder why I was even thinking about selling it as its an impressive car.

Averaged 43 mpg on the last lank as well, 65% motorway though

[Mogwai888]

Quick someone buy it before he changes his mind!

I don’t blame the internal struggle as this looks to be an immaculate looked after example with a few nice options and upgrades. The 30d really is the sweet spot model.

Have you taken off the map? I thought you were running with a nice boost in power.

Good luck with the sale and finding an M5 - would love to hear your thoughts once you’ve made the switch.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by Mogwai888

Quick someone buy it before he changes his mind!

I don’t blame the internal struggle as this looks to be an immaculate looked after example with a few nice options and upgrades. The 30d really is the sweet spot model.

Have you taken off the map? I thought you were running with a nice boost in power.

Good luck with the sale and finding an M5 - would love to hear your thoughts once you’ve made the switch.

Thanks mate, appreciated

The map is still on and I would leave it on if the buyer wanted it, I don't think I will find a buyer unless I trade it in though.

If someone drove it I can't imagine they would want the map removed.

[Mogwai888]

I guess you won’t know until you tried, but as your car is still under manufacturer warranty there’s no real difference than buying a similar car from a dealer, apart from the showroom experience and mark up!

Also, a buyer will be able to assess the type of owner you’ve been, whereas you take a chance even with an AUC car.

There’s a few financial organisations who provide PCP to individuals so hopefully that might helpwith your sale

[Balster]

Good luck with the sale. I sold my F10 2014 on Autotrader and it was under finance.

[JLR1969]

Well after all of my research I bottled it and decided that the F10 30D was just too good to sell, it suits pretty much all of my requirements both business and personal and has more than enough power and refinement. It's also been mine from new so has no secrets and I own it.

I still want an M5 and until September it wouldn't be a problem. However if I get a permanent job and take a car allowance then the pence per mile I would claim on fuel from whoever could be as low as 12p a mile.

This would mean that for every mile I drive on business it would cost me about £2.50 a gallon which I know would really grate on me, especially covering 18,000 miles a year, I appreciate that I could claim back the tax element up to 45p but it's still a faf.

So it came down to keep mine that averages 43mpg and delivers everything I need, £340 insurance and £150 tax or sell it and spend an additional £23K to but a low mileage fully specced M5 which would be amazing but costly once I put 18'000 miles a year on it.

Tax, insurance, fuel etc etc was just too much.

[changed]

It’s an awesome car m8, you have made the sensible choice ( gutted )

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Well after all of my research I bottled it and decided that the F10 30D was just too good to sell, it suits pretty much all of my requirements both business and personal and has more than enough power and refinement. It's also been mine from new so has no secrets and I own it.

Totally understand. I often get the itch to try an M5, but currently my costs are over £1 a mile with the 535i, bought at a bargain price. An M5 would be just too much and past my 'self imposed' pain barrier for motoring costs.

The 6-cylinder F10/11 models are pretty decent cars, we are not exactly slumming it around in one.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Totally understand. I often get the itch to try an M5, but currently my costs are over £1 a mile with the 535i, bought at a bargain price. An M5 would be just too much and past my 'self imposed' pain barrier for motoring costs.

The 6-cylinder F10/11 models are pretty decent cars, we are not exactly slumming it around in one.

I know it's a 1st world problem I think as much as I would love an M5 I would ultimately regret it when all of the costs were considered.

If I did normal mileage then I would have one in an instant but with the business mileage being so unknown it's too much of a risk