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[richardxjr]

Ahh, I don't mind over 100k miles.

I like the look of the newer ones. Legacy's a step up inside from the Forester inside. This 3.0R is a helluva lot of family estate for £3.5!



Prefer black interior though



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...



Also, not sure I'd trust the missus with a minty E39!

[Robatr0n]

S3_Graham said:

louiebaby said:

Nice.

I'm liking the look of this too:

Ebay Link

Shame the numberplate doesn't come with it, although it doesn't suit that particular car, i can think of what it might...

Can anyone see where this is advertised elsewhere? It says its in Farnborough and i work in farnborough!!! Would be interested in seeing what they offer for the Teg trade in.

Now you're talking!

When I get back from visiting Cat's family and catch up at work I think I'll be servicing the E34 and selling it. As lovely as the manual box is, it's tedious if I get stuck in traffic going to work. I'll just use the family runaround (Fiat Tipo FTW!) and if the right barge pops up (E32/E38/W140/etc..) for the right price I'll bag me one of them.

[S3_Graham]

Robatr0n said:

Now you're talking!

When I get back from visiting Cat's family and catch up at work I think I'll be servicing the E34 and selling it. As lovely as the manual box is, it's tedious if I get stuck in traffic going to work. I'll just use the family runaround (Fiat Tipo FTW!) and if the right barge pops up (E32/E38/W140/etc..) for the right price I'll bag me one of them.

Tell Olly about your 540.

That silver 740 on eBay is teasing me!!!! It's in the area less than 5 mins and they accept part ex.

[W00DY]

S3_Graham said:

Tell Olly about your 540.

That silver 740 on eBay is teasing me!!!! It's in the area less than 5 mins and they accept part ex.

[someonehadto] It's not actually a Sport though[/someonehadto]

[Robatr0n]

It's meant to be my friend!

Go and check it out. The worst thing they can do is say no to your ITR!

[S3_Graham]

Robatr0n said:

It's meant to be my friend!

Go and check it out. The worst thing they can do is say no to your ITR!

I know I should just call but I'd like to see where it's advertised. I did think something was fishy, how can it be an SE and a sport.

[hornetrider]

Robatr0n said:

S3_Graham said:

louiebaby said:

Nice.

I'm liking the look of this too:

Ebay Link

Shame the numberplate doesn't come with it, although it doesn't suit that particular car, i can think of what it might...

Can anyone see where this is advertised elsewhere? It says its in Farnborough and i work in farnborough!!! Would be interested in seeing what they offer for the Teg trade in.

Now you're talking!

When I get back from visiting Cat's family and catch up at work I think I'll be servicing the E34 and selling it. As lovely as the manual box is, it's tedious if I get stuck in traffic going to work. I'll just use the family runaround (Fiat Tipo FTW!) and if the right barge pops up (E32/E38/W140/etc..) for the right price I'll bag me one of them.

Is that really a proper Sport? I thought all Sports had anthracite headlining?

[hornetrider]

louiebaby said:

hornetrider said:

Threadists.

As you can probably tell from my recent postings I'm on the hunt for a nice E39 Touring. This is in the belief that for ~4k it's the nicest family sized estate out there. Are there any others I should be considering at this price or should I just wait for a decent one to come along?

Exactly why I bought mine.

What engine / gearbox / SE / Sport / leather colour etc preferences do you have?

I'm fairly relaxed about it actually, I'd prefer to buy on condition. I suppose ideally the preference order would be:

530 Sport
530 SE
540
525 Sport
525 SE

Something like that? Although SEs tend to be a fair chunk cheaper than Sports so may gravitate to one of those...

Only other caveat at the mo that I can think of is no beige leather.

Oh, and I would prefer Isofix in the rear which from looking around the ads and seeing pictures of the rear seats seems to be 2002- on?

[Gorvid]

If anyone finds a FSH unmolested 740 in silver or grey with black sports leather.

Please tell me.

• grunt*

[hornetrider]

Do you really need that heavy old thirsty V8? I know of a lovely 728 with shexy purple leather and brand new fking expensive suspension all round which may be appearing in the classifieds soon.

[louiebaby]

hornetrider said:

530 Sport
530 SE
540
525 Sport
525 SE

Something like that? Although SEs tend to be a fair chunk cheaper than Sports so may gravitate to one of those...

Only other caveat at the mo that I can think of is no beige leather.

Oh, and I would prefer Isofix in the rear which from looking around the ads and seeing pictures of the rear seats seems to be 2002- on?

I understand about the beige leather, it's not my cup of tea either.

Mine is a 2002 and has Isofix, but I didn't look at many before I bought. I have them more through good luck than good judgement. I'll keep an eye out for you...

[S3_Graham]

Gorvid said:

If anyone finds a FSH unmolested 740 in silver or grey with black sports leather.

Please tell me.

• grunt*

Err see the one I posted earlier. It's silver grey, 145k fbmwsh

[louiebaby]

The two that sort of jump out at me are:

Spanish

and

Slushy

[phil_cardiff]

hornetrider said:

I'm fairly relaxed about it actually, I'd prefer to buy on condition. I suppose ideally the preference order would be:

530 Sport
530 SE
540
525 Sport
525 SE

Something like that? Although SEs tend to be a fair chunk cheaper than Sports so may gravitate to one of those...

Only other caveat at the mo that I can think of is no beige leather.

Oh, and I would prefer Isofix in the rear which from looking around the ads and seeing pictures of the rear seats seems to be 2002- on?

I've told you before Hornet, buy an SE and modify the suspension and/or wheels. As you well know, barges of this age need a suspension refresh anyway so you might as well save yourself some money for the job and buy the SE spec. And balls to your Sport bumpers too.

[hornetrider]

louiebaby said:

The two that sort of jump out at me are:

Spanish

and

Slushy

Yes, I posted the Spanish one yesterday which really appeals and recognise your 2nd one. This one looks good too but has been for sale for an age so I suspect its not as good as it looks in the pics. Its also pre-Isofix by the looks - which is not a deal breaker, more a preference.

[louiebaby]

hornetrider said:

Yes, I posted the Spanish one yesterday which really appeals and recognise your 2nd one. This one looks good too but has been for sale for an age so I suspect its not as good as it looks in the pics. Its also pre-Isofix by the looks - which is not a deal breaker, more a preference.

I didn't like the wheels on that one, along with your reasons. I'm not sure about the little boot spoiler thing. What's the deal with that? I know I don't have one on mine...

[hornetrider]

olly22n said:

I have spotted a nice 540i SE.

But I'm not sharing it just yet....

Not happy with just forking out for Pork and E38 bork? Are you into S&M?

[hornetrider]

phil_cardiff said:

I've told you before Hornet, buy an SE and modify the suspension and/or wheels. As you well know, barges of this age need a suspension refresh anyway so you might as well save yourself some money for the job and buy the SE spec. And balls to your Sport bumpers too.

Funny you should say that - perfick spec for me I think would be SE suspension, with a nice set of wheels and Sport bumpers.

[V8mate]

richardxjr said:

Ahh, I don't mind over 100k miles.

I like the look of the newer ones. Legacy's a step up inside from the Forester inside. This 3.0R is a helluva lot of family estate for £3.5!

Phenomenal VfM!

[Gorvid]

S3_Graham said:

Err see the one I posted earlier. It's silver grey, 145k fbmwsh

Not black sports leather though...