Show Me Your BMW!!!!!!!!!
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njw1 said:
Am I the only one that finds a modern BMW a nice looking thing but if there was a nice e39 or e36 parked next to it I would look at that first?
You are not alone! I love modern BMW’s too. What strikes me when you do see them together is how large cars are now. I’m sure a current 3 Series would probably be larger than an E39 5 Series!njw1 said:
Am I the only one that finds a modern BMW a nice looking thing but if there was a nice e39 or e36 parked next to it I would look at that first?
Same here, love the older cars and would automatically be drawn to an E30 or an E46 over the modern day equivalent. Probably due to the rarity of seeing them these days and the fact that theres so many modern BMW's on the road. If only the older cars where practical enough to use as a dailynjw1 said:
Am I the only one that finds a modern BMW a nice looking thing but if there was a nice e39 or e36 parked next to it I would look at that first?
Yes, me too.Perhaps uncharitably, my assumption is that the new one is either a company car or some poor soul has maxed themselves on their monthly payments to try and impress their neighbours.
B6RKS said:
Same here, love the older cars and would automatically be drawn to an E30 or an E46 over the modern day equivalent. Probably due to the rarity of seeing them these days and the fact that theres so many modern BMW's on the road. If only the older cars where practical enough to use as a daily
Hi Jon 
I agree with the above too.
njw1 said:
Am I the only one that finds a modern BMW a nice looking thing but if there was a nice e39 or e36 parked next to it I would look at that first?
Some look great, like the current M3 and the last gen 6.But I think the reality is that, as with most premium cars, they age really well. Remember how awful the E60 5 series was 15 years ago? Time has been really kind to the point where I really like them now. Same with the F80 M3 I mention above, I wasn't sure at first but over time (and in the right colour) I think it looks better than the F82 M4.
In years to come, I'm sure there will be those that say the F10 was a great looking thing.
Mike335i said:
njw1 said:
Am I the only one that finds a modern BMW a nice looking thing but if there was a nice e39 or e36 parked next to it I would look at that first?
Some look great, like the current M3 and the last gen 6.But I think the reality is that, as with most premium cars, they age really well. Remember how awful the E60 5 series was 15 years ago? Time has been really kind to the point where I really like them now. Same with the F80 M3 I mention above, I wasn't sure at first but over time (and in the right colour) I think it looks better than the F82 M4.
In years to come, I'm sure there will be those that say the F10 was a great looking thing.
ATM said:
I looked at a few e39 2 or 3 years ago and all were showing signs of rust. Now they seem to be more expensive as owners see e39 m5 prices and for some reason think their e39 525 or 530 is also worth more. Wrong.
As much as it pains me I agree. Anyone who spends more than £4k on an E39 530i is mad. sparks_E39 said:
ATM said:
I looked at a few e39 2 or 3 years ago and all were showing signs of rust. Now they seem to be more expensive as owners see e39 m5 prices and for some reason think their e39 525 or 530 is also worth more. Wrong.
As much as it pains me I agree. Anyone who spends more than £4k on an E39 530i is mad. ATM said:
sparks_E39 said:
ATM said:
I looked at a few e39 2 or 3 years ago and all were showing signs of rust. Now they seem to be more expensive as owners see e39 m5 prices and for some reason think their e39 525 or 530 is also worth more. Wrong.
As much as it pains me I agree. Anyone who spends more than £4k on an E39 530i is mad. 
Burnham said:
cerb4.5lee said:
pjv997 said:
Had this about five weeks now - running in service booked for next week.
But I'll bet it's rather large! I only realised the other day that my E91 is as big as the Granada Scorpio I had back in 1990 - it certainly doesn't feel as large on the inside!
Mr Tidy said:
Burnham said:
cerb4.5lee said:
pjv997 said:
Had this about five weeks now - running in service booked for next week.
But I'll bet it's rather large! I only realised the other day that my E91 is as big as the Granada Scorpio I had back in 1990 - it certainly doesn't feel as large on the inside!
but I just despise these modern "Transformers" style alloys they are fitted with now 
Mr Tidy said:
Burnham said:
cerb4.5lee said:
pjv997 said:
Had this about five weeks now - running in service booked for next week.
But I'll bet it's rather large! I only realised the other day that my E91 is as big as the Granada Scorpio I had back in 1990 - it certainly doesn't feel as large on the inside!
Running in service Friday - so looking forward to exploring the red line on the weekend.
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