1998 E39 BMW 5 Series - Need a Price Check!

TaciturN · 12th July 2008, 12:59

After searching for a month,

I've found a 1998 E39 525 tds. (Not 525D)

It's run ~ 70,000 KM.

Has a few minor dints and scratches but Overall is in Very Good condition.

Papers are clean.

Owner is asking 13 lacs.

Now if only it had the Legendary M57 series Diesel. Unfortunately its the 'Tractor' Engine...

So, what's a 'Fair' Price?

canonball · 14th July 2008, 11:14

I thought the 525tds was quite powerfull especially when compared to either the Indian E250D or the even the E300D?

A friend was sold a 1998 525tds for 5 or 6 lacs in Mumbai. The car was owned by a relative so the price may be discounted. I would peg the price with a 1998 Mercedes Benz E250D round lights. BMW's depresiate slightly more than Merc (they cost less as well), all in all I would use the exact same secound hand price of the Merc taking into account all checks and balances (novelty factor that the seller might quote as these were not available in India/being more loaded than the merc/more powerfull..etc) so this takes into account everything.

Go to carwale you will get teh merc values.

cheers

Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks.

Mpower · 10th October 2008, 01:17

Cannonball, perfect analysis. The Beemer should not cost more than an equivalent W124 diesel even though it has an extra cylinder and the turbo intercooler.

lamborghini · 10th October 2008, 11:24

@Mpower - I think Cannonball was referring to the W210 series with the round lights. The W124 is around 4-5L. In this case, as this was a direct import, I think the price would be higher than a Mercedes or around the same level and definitely not cheaper.

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th October 2008, 11:27

take the car to navneet motors. they will check the car and advice.
They have been helpful to a few of my friends in the past.

12th July 2008, 12:59	#1
TaciturN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: KA19 Posts: 28 Thanked: 43 Times	1998 E39 BMW 5 Series - Need a Price Check! After searching for a month, I've found a 1998 E39 525 tds. (Not 525D) It's run ~ 70,000 KM. Has a few minor dints and scratches but Overall is in Very Good condition. Papers are clean. Owner is asking 13 lacs. Now if only it had the Legendary M57 series Diesel. Unfortunately its the 'Tractor' Engine... So, what's a 'Fair' Price?
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14th July 2008, 11:14	#2
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	I thought the 525tds was quite powerfull especially when compared to either the Indian E250D or the even the E300D? A friend was sold a 1998 525tds for 5 or 6 lacs in Mumbai. The car was owned by a relative so the price may be discounted. I would peg the price with a 1998 Mercedes Benz E250D round lights. BMW's depresiate slightly more than Merc (they cost less as well), all in all I would use the exact same secound hand price of the Merc taking into account all checks and balances (novelty factor that the seller might quote as these were not available in India/being more loaded than the merc/more powerfull..etc) so this takes into account everything. Go to carwale you will get teh merc values. cheers Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Jaggu : 14th July 2008 at 11:18. Reason: ....
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10th October 2008, 01:17	#3
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Cannonball, perfect analysis. The Beemer should not cost more than an equivalent W124 diesel even though it has an extra cylinder and the turbo intercooler.
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10th October 2008, 11:24	#4
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	@Mpower - I think Cannonball was referring to the W210 series with the round lights. The W124 is around 4-5L. In this case, as this was a direct import, I think the price would be higher than a Mercedes or around the same level and definitely not cheaper.
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10th October 2008, 11:27	#5
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	take the car to navneet motors. they will check the car and advice. They have been helpful to a few of my friends in the past.
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