11-26-2021, 05:38 PM | #1 |
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Greetings from Ireland. I'm almost done on a deal for a new to me 2017 540ix in moonstone blue. Im coming from a smaller 2017 m140i, so I'm familiar with the powertrain just moving into a bigger, more comfortable chassis with some xdrive traction. My m140 i is a little rocket, MHD, stage 2, LSD upgrade etc, but time to move on to something more family friendly, but still have some upgrade potential to keep my inner car guy tinkering away.
I got the spec of the seller, i think its pretty decent from what i can see 01CB CO2 equipment 0223 Adaptive suspension 0230 Extra package, EU-speciifc 0258 Tyres with runflat properties 02NH M Sport brake 02PA Locking wheel bolt 02QR BMW LA wheel Individual V-spoke 759 02TB Sport automatic gearbox 02VB Tyre pressure display 0302 Alarm system 0316 automatic trunk lid mechanism 0322 Comfort access 0337 M Sports package 03AG Reversing camera 03DS BMW display key 0420 Sun protection glazing 0423 Floor mats velours 0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit 0459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory 0481 Sports seat 0488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger 0494 Seat heating driver/passenger 04AW Instrument panel Sensatec 04ML Interior strips, piano lacquer, black 04NE Blow-by heater 04T8 Outside mirror with auto dip 04UR Ambient interior light 0502 Headlight cleaning system 0508 Park Distance Control (PDC) 0534 Automatic air conditioning 0552 Adaptive LED headlight 05A1 LED Fog lights 05AC High-beam assistant 05AV Active Guard 0609 Navigation system Professional 0610 Head-up display 0650 CD drive 0654 DAB tuner 06AC Intelligent emergency call 06AE Teleservices 06AK Connected Drive Services 06AM Real-Time Traffic Information 06F1 Bowers & Wilkins High End Sound System 06NW Telephony with wireless charging 06U8 BMW gesture control 06WB Multifunctional instrument display 06WD WLAN Hotspot 0710 M leather steering wheel 0715 M Aerodynamics package 0760 High gloss shadow line 0775 Headlining anthracite 0812 National version England / Ireland 0850 Dummy-SALAPA 0853 Language version, English 0880 On-board literature, English 08EK Dummy-SALAPA 08KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km 08R9 Refrigerant R1234yf 08S2 Coding, alarm signal 08S3 Automatic locking during starting 08SM Car ident. number visible from outside 08TF Active pedestrian protection 08TG Thiefproofing device 0999 Job control "HEA" 09AA Outer skin protection Im sure there will be a few things ill look to add/retrofit. Im looking forward to getting some useful info from all the build threads etc I've come across on here so far, it seems like a wealth of information awaits! Out with the old: In with the new( soon i hope): Last edited by buddyboy; 12-10-2021 at 03:15 PM.. Reason: Staus update |
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Congrats. Looking over the VIN decode, I'd say it is not "loaded " with B&W being the only significant option (but a good one). I don't see any driver assist options and it looks like the interior is sensatec, which is a nice synthetic but not a high end option. Looks like a pretty standard build with the exception of B&W. But these do come nicely equipped.
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Joe for ireland that's a loaded car.
Our wonderful country charges double tax on options so most cars are completely minimal spec. That tax is charged even more on a patrol 540 as it considered a polluting car. Welcome to the EU!! |
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Wow! I did not know this. That just doesn't seem fair or right. I understand luxury tax, but some options are for increased safety and they tax that?!?! Damn.
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Yeah it's madness the options are taxed based on the co2 emissions of the base car so an option on an M5 can cost almost twice the cost of the same option in a 530e.
They even tax additional safety options. Hence Irish cars are not as high spec as our neighbours in the UK. We use to have lots of imports then Brexit happened. Crazy we get taxed VAT(like US sales tax) and another illegal EU tax called VRT which the government pay a fine against annually but the EU fine is lower then the tax take annually so they continue to screw the consumer!!! |
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I guess they double dip here in the states too on sales tax.
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No it's only at initial purchase but it means cars are crazy money here and at resale VAT is charged again.
To put it in perspective a fully loaded 530e is 85k Euro that's just short of $100k. An M5 fully loaded is about $200k. |
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Hi, im in Dublin,
Car is down in CMC Car Sales currently, im going to try have a look at it tomorrow Quote:
Hi Joe, as CnSky said, the cost of motoring in Ireland compared to the US equivalents is pretty bad, and a lot of the options on a US model probably weren't even available to choose over here, different markets get different options available. For example my outgoing m140i has the same b58 but in a little 1 series chassis, you can't get them in the US. 540i was also only sold in xdrive here i believe with no option for RWD But coming from an 1 series to this 5 i think it will do me ok! |
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My advice is go see Graham at GT motors best spec BMWs in the country, that's where I got my own which has literally everything except rear screens and BW sound.
http://www.gtmotorsdublin.com |
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11-30-2021, 06:33 AM | #12 |
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Yeah I noticed that he tends to mainly do 530e.
You could always get it remapped up to 360bhp I'm having it done next week only 300 Euro at BMWorkshop. That's higher than a stock 540i and they save the original map so you can reverse it if required. Best option could be a very high spec 530e, super low tax of 170 PA and plenty of horses with a remap. Only give is you don't have Xdrive. https://m.facebook.com/BMworkshop.ie/ |
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You do have me thinking now though, they have some nice newer 330e options aswell |
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11-30-2021, 06:44 AM | #14 |
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Graham is a gent you should just pop in anyway and see his stock. He can also source cars from UK.
The difference in interior in a fully spec G30 is huge, its more like a seven series inside of I'm honest think you should look into it. See below just took these a minute ago to show you an example. I changed alloys, installed mid guards and had the car decchromed but apart from that she is standard spec as purchased from GT Motors. Very rare alloys in Ireland. |
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Definitely especially with Nappa leather.
My advice before you buy is go see Graham to get an idea of what the options look like in the flesh. Even if you don't purchase from him it's a very worthwhile visit before putting 45k down. |
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I had a chat with the lads in GT Motors yesterday but they didnt have anything that caught my eye or would be able to get anything in anytime soon that would have match the budget for my next car. I test drove the 540i today and was pretty happy with it, i couldnt fault it really, it drive well, body work was in excellent condition, a couple of minor stone chips etc . They are very quiet in the cabin compared to my outgoing m140i, i would need to do something with the exhaust to get a bit more volume there . I should have it on the driveway by next weekend. Time to start getting the shopping list together! |
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Not unless I have the windows down!!😂
Will keep an eye out for a 540 its a rare beast on Irish roads!! QUOTE=buddyboy;28315214] South Dublin, hard to spot the 540i's in the sea of 520D's though! I'll get the VRSF sports cat on pretty soon so you should be able to hear it at least [/QUOTE] |
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