2004 520 vs 2005 523 which one more worth to buy & less problems?

[bm268]

2004 520 mil:79K AB full service RM136K oribasic2005 523 mil:81K AB full service RM146K oribasicwhich one more worth?which models less problems?which you recommend?

 

[528i]

Go with 523 as it will give more power, 520 is under power and you wont enjoy the driving pleasure...

 

[zib]

the answer is obvious here.
The 523 is newer,lower mileage and the 10k difference makes it worth the same as the older 520.

I would go for the 523 here.

 

[JFT63]

523 gives more engine punch than 520..2.2 litre engine is adequate for daily use but it will lack something compared to 2.5cc machine..

 

[SeanWoos]

I vote for 523...!!!

 

[Olive E60]

2004 520 mil:79K AB full service RM136K oribasic
2005 523 mil:81K AB full service RM146K oribasic

which one more worth?

which models less problems?



which you recommend?

M54b22 is proven reliable,2005-2006 magnesium engine prone to makan engine oil. Unlike newer Lci one. Anyway its depend on luck. If u want more power go for m54b25 525i less headache. Or 530i even better.

 

[vegatron]

I vote 523 without a doubt. But if you are driving in a very jam area daily, the 520 is ok and cheaper.

 

[Anthony5785]

personal comment,

I am using 520i, it actually depend what u want, if you are a hardcore driver, even 530 is not enough for you. Frankly say, 520 is not sluggish and underpower. Initially i taught so but until i know how to control and drive it,no regret. My only regret is, the upgrade space is smaller compare to others. What i mean is, when i need power to chase down another car, i would not have the pleasure to put it on "D" mode only and in diffrent timing i would need to change to "DS" or even manual.

If you wish to invest, i would recommend to go for 530D, the fuel comsumption is a surprise. However as owner for 520, it is a good car especially u r looking for comfort and if u understand it, it can be a fast car, it depends on driver not the car.

 

[siva@e60]

personal comment,

I am using 520i, it actually depend what u want, if you are a hardcore driver, even 530 is not enough for you. Frankly say, 520 is not sluggish and underpower. Initially i taught so but until i know how to control and drive it,no regret. My only regret is, the upgrade space is smaller compare to others. What i mean is, when i need power to chase down another car, i would not have the pleasure to put it on "D" mode only and in diffrent timing i would need to change to "DS" or even manual.


If you wish to invest, i would recommend to go for 530D, the fuel comsumption is a surprise. However as owner for 520, it is a good car especially u r looking for comfort and if u understand it, it can be a fast car, it depends on driver not the car.

Agreed to Anthony comment, i have 520i 2003 E39 no issues, depends on how you wanna drive it at top speed i can still hit 200 ++ km/h with no issues. Fuel consumtion really depends on your driving method.

maintaining the UDM is the important factor with the right replacement being used and not compromised.