Would you do this?

[DKB]

Basically I've been offered a swap with my 56 registered BMW 525i SE 116k miles (loaded with kit, voice control, sat nav (pro), front & rear PDC, etc etc) for an 03 plate X5 4.6 IS, the X5 has 21" Alpina alloys 90k miles, Sat Nav/TV, Black Nappa memory leather, privacy glass all round, fully loaded X5 IS basically, also comes with a private plate. Now he's said he'll do a swap, if I carry out a 6 hour journey down to cornwall, and he also said he'll throw in some Angel eye headlights worth £300. Tell me people of the X forums would you do this?

[MINIz guy]

If this is a straight swap, and the X5 is worth more money, I would do it in a heartbeat. If you don't like the X5, you can sell it and get another 5 series. Just make sure the X5 is in good mechanical condition and isn't tattered.

[chas3]

So like.. you are swapping an E39 for an E53 without throwing in any money? Either the E53 is not quite a top shape, or we are talking charity. Either way, it's a matter of taste: do you like sedans or SUVs? Actually, comparing the reliability of the two, make it: do you like to drive your car or service it?

[DKB]

No my BMW is an E60, 2006.

[Sundayjumper]

Who suggested the deal ? I'm always very suspicious of anyone wanting to swap their car, IMO it means they've found it impossible to sell. From looking at the adverts the 4.6is seems to have quite a big gap between what owners think they're worth, and what they're actually selling for.

[Nik]

06 E60 5 series is not a joke car. X is still 03, and MPG is alot less, maybe that could be the reason? plus yours is 2.5(economy engine). He is not doing bad deal anyway... Check it, if it's in good shape, and you like the car you can swap it. but be aware that on 100k some service kicks in, and it's going to cost some $$.

[DKB]

Originally Posted by Sundayjumper

Who suggested the deal ? I'm always very suspicious of anyone wanting to swap their car, IMO it means they've found it impossible to sell. From looking at the adverts the 4.6is seems to have quite a big gap between what owners think they're worth, and what they're actually selling for.

How much would you say the X5 is worth roughly?

21" Genuine Alpina alloys with brand new tyres on, Sat-Nav & TV, upgraded stereo with DSP, black nappa leather, a pair of Angel eye headlights thrown in, private plate (X5 ***), Xenons, all other mod cons.

[TriX5]

No way!

[DKB]

No way for what? If you're in the US thinking this is a bad deal, 525i's really don't sell well here

[chas3]

Just curios, but why is that?