My E39 540i Touring

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Usget

5,426 posts

210 months

Thursday 23rd October 2014
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I wouldn't have said those Pinas would work, but they definitely do. A huge improvement. Lots of want for this car now!

RS Grant

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1,416 posts

232 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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...cue the violin. frown

It seems like the big 5 will be appearing in a classified advert in the near future. Reason for sale, a stubborn female who says 'it's like driving a bus'... I made the point that the visibility is actually better than her Mazda 6, plus it has parking sensors which the Mazda does not; but apparently/unsurprisingly I'm wrong. banghead

I don't keep cars very long as a rule, but this is far less time than I wanted to keep the 540i for and with the new wheels I was really enjoying the look of the car and the comments which it attracted both here and in the metal.

So there we have it. All told, a couple of months ownership and a genuinely regretful sale.


Cheers,
Grant

sprouting

480 posts

183 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Sad times, especially when you find a nice one. I swapped a lovely E34 535 for a E39 540 only to be told it was to big.

Thankfully i was able to keep hold of it and get the OH a Pug 205 auto which was to small banghead

Women!

Max M4X WW

4,789 posts

181 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Madness, my OH is 5'4 (I think) and drove our saloon to work every day for two years. Just pumped the seat up and was fine - she moans about my Octavia 100x more as it has 'big mirrors'

johnfm

13,668 posts

249 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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RS Grant said:
...cue the violin. frown

It seems like the big 5 will be appearing in a classified advert in the near future. Reason for sale, a stubborn female who says 'it's like driving a bus'... I made the point that the visibility is actually better than her Mazda 6, plus it has parking sensors which the Mazda does not; but apparently/unsurprisingly I'm wrong. banghead

I don't keep cars very long as a rule, but this is far less time than I wanted to keep the 540i for and with the new wheels I was really enjoying the look of the car and the comments which it attracted both here and in the metal.

So there we have it. All told, a couple of months ownership and a genuinely regretful sale.


Cheers,
Grant
So, you really like the car and you are selling it because your missus says you have to?

-10 man points.


carpetsoiler

1,958 posts

164 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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johnfm said:
So, you really like the car and you are selling it because your missus says you have to?

-10 man points.
I'm gunna have to agree there. Surely it would be more rational (and beneficial) to get a divorce?

StuntmanMike

11,671 posts

150 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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carpetsoiler said:
johnfm said:
So, you really like the car and you are selling it because your missus says you have to?

-10 man points.
I'm gunna have to agree there. Surely it would be more rational (and beneficial) to get a divorce?
Bloody tempting, but an E39 won't cook and shag you.

g3org3y

20,606 posts

190 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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RS Grant said:
...cue the violin. frown

It seems like the big 5 will be appearing in a classified advert in the near future. Reason for sale, a stubborn female who says 'it's like driving a bus'... I made the point that the visibility is actually better than her Mazda 6, plus it has parking sensors which the Mazda does not; but apparently/unsurprisingly I'm wrong. banghead

I don't keep cars very long as a rule, but this is far less time than I wanted to keep the 540i for and with the new wheels I was really enjoying the look of the car and the comments which it attracted both here and in the metal.

So there we have it. All told, a couple of months ownership and a genuinely regretful sale.


Cheers,
Grant
Real shame, lovely car. frown

I'd be interested, but Scotland is a bit too far for me. (though I did buy my E30 Cabrio from a chap in East Kilbride!).

carpetsoiler

1,958 posts

164 months

Saturday 1st November 2014
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StuntmanMike said:
carpetsoiler said:
johnfm said:
So, you really like the car and you are selling it because your missus says you have to?

-10 man points.
I'm gunna have to agree there. Surely it would be more rational (and beneficial) to get a divorce?
Bloody tempting, but an E39 won't cook and shag you.
I'm not sure that I want someone to cook me! frown

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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sprouting said:
Sad times, especially when you find a nice one. I swapped a lovely E34 535 for a E39 540 only to be told it was to big.

Thankfully i was able to keep hold of it and get the OH a Pug 205 auto which was to small banghead

Women!
Haha sad times indeed, have had a few emails about the car already so depending on how they progress, it may turn out to be a quick sale.

I'm waiting for the inevitable post-sale moment, where I get told she misses the ability to throw prams/bags/etc into the boot without any issues or careful tetris-style arrangement. headache


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

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1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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Max M4X WW said:
Madness, my OH is 5'4 (I think) and drove our saloon to work every day for two years. Just pumped the seat up and was fine - she moans about my Octavia 100x more as it has 'big mirrors'
Women = Crazy.
Crazy = Women.

laugh


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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johnfm said:
So, you really like the car and you are selling it because your missus says you have to?

-10 man points.
Haha, just the 10?! It feels like a hell of a lot more!! redfacegetmecoat

This car is something that we both need to use, so her refusal to drive the car is fairly valid. The 540's replacement will be far more thoroughly investigated and tested out before purchase to avoid being stung again.


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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carpetsoiler said:
I'm gunna have to agree there. Surely it would be more rational (and beneficial) to get a divorce?
Haha, ultimate man maths.. sacrifice half of everything, to keep hold of the car. laughclap


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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StuntmanMike said:
Bloody tempting, but an E39 won't cook and shag you.
Hahaha, almost spat my tea out at that comment!! laugh


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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g3org3y said:
Real shame, lovely car. frown

I'd be interested, but Scotland is a bit too far for me. (though I did buy my E30 Cabrio from a chap in East Kilbride!).
I'm happy to collect potential buyers from local station/airport if it helps.. and the car would get you back down the road with minimal stress and maximum comfort. winkwhistle


Cheers,
Grant

MarkOmni

7 posts

112 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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Loveling E39T with those Alpina alloys.

It's a pity that you have her let go, those V8's are simply fantastics

andrewrob

2,912 posts

189 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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Max M4X WW said:
Madness, my OH is 5'4 (I think) and drove our saloon to work every day for two years. Just pumped the seat up and was fine - she moans about my Octavia 100x more as it has 'big mirrors'
My mrs loves our touring, when I was looking at 530s she was asking if it was much more to run the V8 ones so ended up buying a 540!
Helps having a petrol head wife, although she did manage 10mpg over a tank the first week we had it because she wanted to see how quick it was at getting around her favourite roads.

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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MarkOmni said:
Loveling E39T with those Alpina alloys.

It's a pity that you have her let go, those V8's are simply fantastics
Thanks, you're right.. the wheels have made a huge difference. Two are losing a little pressure over a few days, so going to order some replacement Alpina valves from my local dealership since it's likely they're at fault post-refurb according to research I did on the Alpina Register.

Yeah the car is super smooth, always been wary of running a V8 before, but this has been a real eye opener in a good way. smile


Cheers,
Grant

RS Grant

Original Poster:

1,416 posts

232 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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andrewrob said:
My mrs loves our touring, when I was looking at 530s she was asking if it was much more to run the V8 ones so ended up buying a 540!
Helps having a petrol head wife, although she did manage 10mpg over a tank the first week we had it because she wanted to see how quick it was at getting around her favourite roads.
Hold onto her!! Has she got a sister... laugh

On the subject of MPG, this 540i does almost the same MPG as the 530i which my dad used to run.. a few MPG difference at the most, yet the performance difference is far more noticeable.


Cheers,
Grant

andrewrob

2,912 posts

189 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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RS Grant said:
andrewrob said:
My mrs loves our touring, when I was looking at 530s she was asking if it was much more to run the V8 ones so ended up buying a 540!
Helps having a petrol head wife, although she did manage 10mpg over a tank the first week we had it because she wanted to see how quick it was at getting around her favourite roads.
Hold onto her!! Has she got a sister... laugh

On the subject of MPG, this 540i does almost the same MPG as the 530i which my dad used to run.. a few MPG difference at the most, yet the performance difference is far more noticeable.


Cheers,
Grant
She's got a gay brother if you're that way inclined.