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Car Forum / BMW Cars / February 2006

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Recommendations for sourcing a nice 530d estate

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DCA - 25 Feb 2006 00:31 GMT
Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d SE.
I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW - or at
least to give it a go!

Thanks
David
Dave Plowman (News) - 25 Feb 2006 09:50 GMT
> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d SE.
> I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW - or at
> least to give it a go!

Do a search on Google for BMW 530d Touring?

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DCA - 26 Feb 2006 14:49 GMT
>> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d SE.
>> I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW - or at
>> least to give it a go!
>
> Do a search on Google for BMW 530d Touring?

Really? - that was helpful!
Dave Plowman (News) - 27 Feb 2006 00:13 GMT
> >> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d
> >> SE. I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW
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> >
> Really? - that was helpful!

Pet, it will give you just about all the sources of these cars in the SE
of England. Apart from the ones parked on the street with a poster in the
window, obviously. Or dodgy back street dealers. Of course if that's what
you want...

Hint. BMW 'estates' are called 'Touring' in the UK.

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DCA - 27 Feb 2006 14:27 GMT
>>>> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d
>>>> SE. I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW
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>
> Hint. BMW 'estates' are called 'Touring' in the UK.

FFS - yes I am well aware of Google - but personal recommendations and
PERSONAL hints are useful when dealing with any dealers don't you think?
I want a decent but cheap one (like most people I guess).
Grant - 27 Feb 2006 21:28 GMT
> I want a decent but cheap one (like most people I guess).

Define cheap. Then you won't get directed to stuff over your budget.
Dave Plowman (News) - 28 Feb 2006 00:54 GMT
> > Pet, it will give you just about all the sources of these cars in the
> > SE of England. Apart from the ones parked on the street with a poster
> > in the window, obviously. Or dodgy back street dealers. Of course if
> > that's what you want...
> >
> > Hint. BMW 'estates' are called 'Touring' in the UK.

> FFS - yes I am well aware of Google - but personal recommendations and
> PERSONAL hints are useful when dealing with any dealers don't you think?
> I want a decent but cheap one (like most people I guess).

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone with a good word for a UK BMW main
dealer on here. And certainly not me. As regards independents selling a
fairly specialised vehicle - good luck. You'll not find one with a
forecourt full of them.

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Dori A Schmetterling - 28 Feb 2006 18:31 GMT
Interesting comment, as one can get critical comments about Merc dealers in
the UK and the US.

Maybe that's why MB UK has taken direct ownership of all dealerships in the
London, Birmingham and Manchester areas in a bid to improve service.
Certainly the one I use in Park Royal (W London) is pretty good. Maybe
because it is a workshop only, no sales attached...

Also free MoT tests and discounted service prices on cars over three years
old.

DAS

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> You'd be hard pressed to find anyone with a good word for a UK BMW main
> dealer on here. And certainly not me. As regards independents selling a
> fairly specialised vehicle - good luck. You'll not find one with a
> forecourt full of them.
Grant - 25 Feb 2006 11:28 GMT
> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d

www.theinternetcarshowroom.com have 4 E39 530d for sale.

Just a satisfied customer.

Cooper (main dealer) in Reading have a 52 plate 530d Sport Auto.

I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire.
DCA - 26 Feb 2006 14:55 GMT
>> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d
>
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>
> I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire.

Thanks for his link - haven't seen them although their stock is perhaps
a little new for my budget.
So what about Cooper in Reading - what make them so bad?
Jeremy - 28 Feb 2006 12:23 GMT
> Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d SE.
> I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW - or at
> least to give it a go!

What's your budget and how far are you prepared to travel and from
where?

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