RE: Shed of the Week: BMW 528i (E39)
Discussion
kellyt said:
All in all, good to see Shed making a come back to form, by simply picking a nice car. That's all it takes isn't it?
For me, I have a renewed curiosity in a 540 E39. The guy that put the DAB in my current motor was extolling their virtues and they don't half look good.
You cant have an E39 every week, thats the point, so its not a "return to form", will you predict Sheds demise next week when its not an E39.For me, I have a renewed curiosity in a 540 E39. The guy that put the DAB in my current motor was extolling their virtues and they don't half look good.
It would be pretty boring and be called "E39 of the week"
crusty said:
Over the last 10 years, myself and a few mates have done a kind of top gear challenge, buy a car for £500 then get it to the ring and back and have as many sideways opportunties as possible.
So the basic car needed to be RWD and manual and as powerful as possible.
Our go to car has always been a BMW 5 series, we started with E34 535i but they became too expensive, then moved on to E39 528i, shame that now they seem to be hard to find for £500.
Both types were absolutely brilliant, think the next £500 car is going to have to be an RX8
I would have thought a £500 RX8 would struggle to even make it to the Ring So the basic car needed to be RWD and manual and as powerful as possible.
Our go to car has always been a BMW 5 series, we started with E34 535i but they became too expensive, then moved on to E39 528i, shame that now they seem to be hard to find for £500.
Both types were absolutely brilliant, think the next £500 car is going to have to be an RX8
My e39 540i was one of the best cars I owned. I once read and article about modern cars that said the best riding car was a 2004 528i and it was written in 2012 Ish. I keep thinking I should buy another e39, maybe an M5 or maybe a 530 or other v8.
I have often said that if you could only own 1 car for the rest of your life an e39 should be it and I run a new full fat Rangie.
I have often said that if you could only own 1 car for the rest of your life an e39 should be it and I run a new full fat Rangie.
My first BMW and I loved it! It's the only car I regret selling. Sadly it got scrapped not long after I sold it. Just everything about it was lovely. Effortless to drive. Just ignore the MPG (I got less than 20 around town).
If I could justify another, I'd buy it. Other half might kill me though...
If I could justify another, I'd buy it. Other half might kill me though...
J4CKO said:
You cant have an E39 every week, thats the point, so its not a "return to form", will you predict Sheds demise next week when its not an E39.
It would be pretty boring and be called "E39 of the week"
The LDV van a couple of years ago was hilarious and the Metro with extended roof for wheelchair user.It would be pretty boring and be called "E39 of the week"
Pericoloso said:
The LDV van a couple of years ago was hilarious and the Metro with extended roof for wheelchair user.
'Metro-spaz' was one of the best ever. Its been a while but this is my last E39, dull as anything to drive but incredibly well made/solid/comfy and one of the best cars for towing a racing car I've ever had.
kellyt said:
I've had worse damage fixed for worse cars. If you look at it in the round, it's a nice motor. Worth keeping on the road as it'll be uber comfortable, pretty quick and sublimely 6 cylinder smooth. If that doesn't tick enough boxes, then it's obviously not your sort of car. Which is totally fine, it can't be everyone's.
That is massive sill damage on that car , that will be an exhaust, prop shaft, fuel tank out job then a full 2 days welding , just had my alpina b10 done and that looked perfect until the plastic sill covers came off rallycross said:
Pericoloso said:
The LDV van a couple of years ago was hilarious and the Metro with extended roof for wheelchair user.
'Metro-spaz' was one of the best ever. Its been a while but this is my last E39, dull as anything to drive but incredibly well made/solid/comfy and one of the best cars for towing a racing car I've ever had.
That's not the first time I've heard it said that an e39 is dull to drive. Personally, I don't think it's actually that they are dull to drive, more that an e39 is so competent it gives the impression of being a bit boring, although I'm biased of course.
J4CKO said:
You cant have an E39 every week, thats the point, so its not a "return to form", will you predict Sheds demise next week when its not an E39.
It would be pretty boring and be called "E39 of the week"
I never predicted the end of the Shed articles. Ever. But I do know the difference between a boring heap of rust, and a decent car.It would be pretty boring and be called "E39 of the week"
While everyone shows their e39 I might aswell show mine. '00 M5, 90k miles Imola red although it always look japan red in photos. It's been flawless apart from a semi-dead exhaust CPS that I'll (try to) change this winter while it's in hibernation. I've had quite a few E39's and I really think a manual 530 Sport is the pick of the bunch, light'ish on it's feet, very good on petrol as comfy as any other e39 and fast enough.
And my previous 530iM
And my previous 530iM
Edited by PowerslideSWE on Friday 30th November 23:11
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