Hi Guys,
I'm not even sure if this is a fair comparison, but this is what I'm in for at the moment... battling to decide which one to take.
The 320D Sport is going for R145000 (private sale) and the 530D (dealer, not BMW) is going for R179900. I did test drive both cars and both felt solid and smooth. The 320D is a fully spec'ed car with all the possible features you can think of from BMW (PDC F/R, iDrive, SatNav, Rear Sunblind, Bluetooth, Adaptive headlight, comfort access, rain sensor, xenon + sport package), while the 530D has all the descent stuff (sport suspension, sun roof, PDC F/R, iDrive, xenon, adaptive headlights, bluetooth) and that extra oomph lol.
I know that the 320D is going to be more fuel economical and probably cheaper to maintain compared to the 530D, but it has also higher mileage, although these diesel engines do go a long way, but should I be concerned? The turbo and clutch were replaced at 99000km while on Motorplan.
The 530D, albeit not sport package, but has also nice feathers, except the comfort access and SAT Nav that's on the 320D, I have also read on the forum that 530D should be more reliable in terms of turbo and issues?
I just want to know that which is a more worthy buy, considering the current mileage, features and future maintenance + fuel economy. It will be appreciated if anyone can shed me some lights![Praise]( "Praise")
Below is the data I pulled from the VIN of both vehicles.
2007 E90 320D, Sport, Manual 142000km
Type code VG96
Type 320D OL (EUR)
E series E90 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine N47
Displacement 2.00
Power 130
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour SPARKLING GRAPHITE METALLIC (A22)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2007-06-12
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S217A AKTIVLENKUNG Active steering
S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MEA M LM RAEDER DOPPELSP. 194 M MISCHB. BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 194
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S322A KOMFORTZUGANG Comfort access
P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package
S3ACA ANHAENGERKUPPLUNG Trailer coupling
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S415A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO FUER HECKSCHEIBE Sun-blind, rear
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S465A DURCHLADESYSTEM Through-loading system
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ADA INTERIEURL. ALU. LAENGSSCHLIFF FEIN Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S4AEA ARMAUFLAGE VORNE VERSCHIEBBAR Armrest front, retractable
S4UAA SITZVERSTELLUNG TEILELEKTRISCH F/B Partially electric seat adjustment
S4UNA DURCHLADEOEFF. M. INTEGR. ABLAGEF. Load-thr. opening w/integr. st. compart
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S5DSA KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG Emergency release, luggage compartment
S606A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM BUSINESS Navigation system Business
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
S715A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET M Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S761A INDIVIDUAL SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Individual sunshade glazing
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
S861A AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ Data record without EOBD
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Retailer Directory Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
S8S3A AUTOM. VERRIEGELUNG BEIM ANFAHREN Automatic locking when driving off
S8SDA UNTERFAHRSCHUTZ LAENDER Skid plate national versions
S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S909A ANALYSESTECKER Dummy-SALAPA
S984A KODIERUNG WARTUNGSINTERVALL Maintenance interval encoding
S991A STEUERUNG VORSERIE Pre-production management
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S321A EXTERIEURUMFAENGE IN WAGENFARBE Exterior parts in vehicle color
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English
2007 E60 530D, Auto, 101000km
Type code NR72
Type 530D (EUR)
E series E60 ()
Series 5
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M57/T2
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2006-11-27
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S255A SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD Sports leather steering wheel
S261A SEITENAIRBAG FUER FONDPASSAGIERE Side airbags for rear passengers
S2CFA LM RAEDER STERNSP. 138 MIT NOTLAUF. BMW light alloy wheel, spider spoke 138
S300A NOTRAD Emergency spare wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Green windscreen, green shade band
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S5DSA KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG Emergency release, luggage compartment
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S663A RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL Radio BMW Professional
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S861A AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ Data record without EOBD
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Retailer Directory Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
S8SAA LAENDERSPEZ. NAVI.-FREISCHALTUNG Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SDA UNTERFAHRSCHUTZ LAENDER Skid plate national versions
S8SLA VORBEREITUNG FUER ANHAENGERKUPPLUNG Trailer coupling preparation
S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package
S984A KODIERUNG WARTUNGSINTERVALL Maintenance interval encoding
S993A MODELLJAHRESCODE model year code in VIN
S9AAA AUSSENHAUTSCHUTZ Outer skin protection
I'm not even sure if this is a fair comparison, but this is what I'm in for at the moment... battling to decide which one to take.
The 320D Sport is going for R145000 (private sale) and the 530D (dealer, not BMW) is going for R179900. I did test drive both cars and both felt solid and smooth. The 320D is a fully spec'ed car with all the possible features you can think of from BMW (PDC F/R, iDrive, SatNav, Rear Sunblind, Bluetooth, Adaptive headlight, comfort access, rain sensor, xenon + sport package), while the 530D has all the descent stuff (sport suspension, sun roof, PDC F/R, iDrive, xenon, adaptive headlights, bluetooth) and that extra oomph lol.
I know that the 320D is going to be more fuel economical and probably cheaper to maintain compared to the 530D, but it has also higher mileage, although these diesel engines do go a long way, but should I be concerned? The turbo and clutch were replaced at 99000km while on Motorplan.
The 530D, albeit not sport package, but has also nice feathers, except the comfort access and SAT Nav that's on the 320D, I have also read on the forum that 530D should be more reliable in terms of turbo and issues?
I just want to know that which is a more worthy buy, considering the current mileage, features and future maintenance + fuel economy. It will be appreciated if anyone can shed me some lights
Below is the data I pulled from the VIN of both vehicles.
2007 E90 320D, Sport, Manual 142000km
Type code VG96
Type 320D OL (EUR)
E series E90 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine N47
Displacement 2.00
Power 130
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour SPARKLING GRAPHITE METALLIC (A22)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2007-06-12
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S217A AKTIVLENKUNG Active steering
S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MEA M LM RAEDER DOPPELSP. 194 M MISCHB. BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 194
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S322A KOMFORTZUGANG Comfort access
P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package
S3ACA ANHAENGERKUPPLUNG Trailer coupling
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S415A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO FUER HECKSCHEIBE Sun-blind, rear
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S465A DURCHLADESYSTEM Through-loading system
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ADA INTERIEURL. ALU. LAENGSSCHLIFF FEIN Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S4AEA ARMAUFLAGE VORNE VERSCHIEBBAR Armrest front, retractable
S4UAA SITZVERSTELLUNG TEILELEKTRISCH F/B Partially electric seat adjustment
S4UNA DURCHLADEOEFF. M. INTEGR. ABLAGEF. Load-thr. opening w/integr. st. compart
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S5DSA KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG Emergency release, luggage compartment
S606A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM BUSINESS Navigation system Business
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
S715A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET M Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S761A INDIVIDUAL SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Individual sunshade glazing
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
S861A AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ Data record without EOBD
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Retailer Directory Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
S8S3A AUTOM. VERRIEGELUNG BEIM ANFAHREN Automatic locking when driving off
S8SDA UNTERFAHRSCHUTZ LAENDER Skid plate national versions
S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S909A ANALYSESTECKER Dummy-SALAPA
S984A KODIERUNG WARTUNGSINTERVALL Maintenance interval encoding
S991A STEUERUNG VORSERIE Pre-production management
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S321A EXTERIEURUMFAENGE IN WAGENFARBE Exterior parts in vehicle color
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English
2007 E60 530D, Auto, 101000km
Type code NR72
Type 530D (EUR)
E series E60 ()
Series 5
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M57/T2
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2006-11-27
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S169A ABGASNORM EU3 EU3 exhaust emissions standard
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings
S255A SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD Sports leather steering wheel
S261A SEITENAIRBAG FUER FONDPASSAGIERE Side airbags for rear passengers
S2CFA LM RAEDER STERNSP. 138 MIT NOTLAUF. BMW light alloy wheel, spider spoke 138
S300A NOTRAD Emergency spare wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Green windscreen, green shade band
S403A GLASDACH, ELEKTRISCH Glass roof, electrical
S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S5DSA KOFFERRAUMNOTENTRIEGELUNG Emergency release, luggage compartment
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S663A RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL Radio BMW Professional
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch
S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S861A AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ Data record without EOBD
S864A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE Retailer Directory Overseas
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board vehicle literature English
S8SAA LAENDERSPEZ. NAVI.-FREISCHALTUNG Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SDA UNTERFAHRSCHUTZ LAENDER Skid plate national versions
S8SLA VORBEREITUNG FUER ANHAENGERKUPPLUNG Trailer coupling preparation
S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package
S984A KODIERUNG WARTUNGSINTERVALL Maintenance interval encoding
S993A MODELLJAHRESCODE model year code in VIN
S9AAA AUSSENHAUTSCHUTZ Outer skin protection