BMW 528i

[StevieB]

Ive wanted to scratch my BMW itch for some years now and I have such a soft spot for the E39 528i which ive nearly bought twice and been talked out of by my wife. Basically I still want one as I dont think BMW have build a better all round comfortable road car since... They're even cheaper now, so what do you think, a FSH 528i for £1100 with 80k on the clock? Will it be a brilliant cheap shed or a ruinous investment waiting to burn my hands?

[Crombers]

We have a 98 528 manual in the family which is nearing 180k.

In the 8 years we've owned it has barely ever put a foot wrong, with little more than a few hundred quid having been spent on replacement parts.

Compare this with over £10k spent keeping the 540 and B10 V8 on the road and it's fair to say we have a soft spot for the 6 cylinders loyalty! Indeed that's why we have kept it so long.

Could just be pure luck though!

[ChrisDT]

I have a 528i sport and like you had an itch so took the plunge.
Averages 21mpg (Urban) and is a comfy wafter to go to work and back in - bottom line is I can't see me parting with it in the near future!

[JJM]

Go for it, I have had my 1998 528i SE for just over two years and it's the best car I have ever owned. You'll be hard pressed to find a better car, especially for that money!


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[Oi_Oi_Savaloy]

Do it fella - I've got an e39 and love it too (even if it has cost me a bucket load - turbo went on it - 530d).

[Hawmaws]

Go for it. Wasn't regarded as the best car in the real world for years for no reason.

Suspension and cooling may need to be looked at, but they are worth it.

[DVandrews]

I've owned E39s for the last 15 years, if they still made them I'd buy a new one tomorrow. Had a 528i for 4 years, great car, comfortable and capable.

Dave

[2.5pi]

Had one which i ran for 4 years and 60k, lovely car clutch went at 80k, a few minor electrical gremlins but a truly great car with a surprising turn of speed and reasonable economy

Do it!

2.5 pi

[bmthnick1981]

Do it, I ran one for 12months and it was faultless - such a good all round car.

[Pickled Piper]

They are brilliant cars. That's why I have owned mine for ten years and will be reluctantly parting with it towards the end of January.

I will put up an add in the appropriate place nearer the time. FSH with full suspension refurb a couple of years back. Drives like it just left the factory.

pp

[StevieB]

Sadly the car in question has sold! Never mind, Im gonna be patient and try and search for a cherished one owner car, even if it takes some time, seems you all love 'em!

[Fox-]

Exceptional cars. Absolutely love mine - drives fantasticly, filled with all the modern safety kit you'd expect from much newer stuff.