Is the BMW 520d Touring a good buy?

Is the BMW 520d Touring a good buy in today's market?

Garath Smith

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Garath,

Yes, absolutely. True, diesel values are softening a little with all the adverse publicity, but the 520d is a car that’s going to retain its allure for a while yet, and in the meantime it’s frugal, refined and brilliant to drive. If you’re a low-mileage driver, it’s very definitely worth considering either a petrol 520i or a plugin-hybrid 530e, but for long-distance driving the 520d is still king.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe