BMW 535i M Sport

[*Al*]

Recently bought this, another V8 to my collection. It's a 2001 BMW 535i M Sport, 5 speed manual.

[sparks_E39]

Gorgeous, pretty rare the 535 in manual guise I think. And it looks about 5 years old, not 11!

[Another Fluffer]

Bruiser!

[PaperCut]

I wish a lot more E39 V8s were manual!

[BriC175]

The previous owner of that was on forum.bmw5. Very nice car.. I had a manual 535i sport before buying my M5. Good car, and could get over 30mpg on a sensible run.

[*Al*]

BriC175 said:

The previous owner of that was on forum.bmw5. Very nice car.. I had a manual 535i sport before buying my M5. Good car, and could get over 30mpg on a sensible run.

Was this the guy in Portsmouth? I've bought it from my neighbour who got it from that guy in Portsmouth, i knew it was a nice car as i was the one who drove it back for him! Averaged 39.7 mpg all motorway between 60-70 mph which is quite amazing i think, it can be reasonable around town with the correct use of the manual gearbox. Obviously it's not been bought for economy, although it's now my daily driver.

Just to add, i also used to own an E39 M5, fab cars infact all the E39s are superb.

Edited by *Al* on Monday 6th February 17:33

[Max M4X WW]

So where do you live? (I'm localish to Porsmouth)

Car looks nice, its not an 'M Sport' though *yawn* but a Sport.

[wackojacko]

PaperCut said:

I wish a lot more E39 V8s were manual!

So do I even the 530i's are bloody rare


Looks great OP

[R1 Indy]

Nice, I think you need to invest in a new camera though

[Refined Detail]

Very nice

Photo's taken in Chichester multi storey? :lol:

[r1ch]

Great looking car.

But what did you take the photo's with, a potato?

[sparks_E39]

I would love to see some high res pictures of it!

[*Al*]

r1ch said:

Great looking car.

But what did you take the photo's with, a potato?

Something like that lol. When i get the chance i'll post some better ones.

[*Al*]

Max M4X WW said:

So where do you live? (I'm localish to Porsmouth)

Car looks nice, its not an 'M Sport' though *yawn* but a Sport.

I'm in Swindon.

[BriC175]

*Al* said:

Was this the guy in Portsmouth? I've bought it from my neighbour who got it from that guy in Portsmouth, i knew it was a nice car as i was the one who drove it back for him! Averaged 39.7 mpg all motorway between 60-70 mph which is quite amazing i think, it can be reasonable around town with the correct use of the manual gearbox. Obviously it's not been bought for economy, although it's now my daily driver.

Just to add, i also used to own an E39 M5, fab cars infact all the E39s are superb.

Edited by *Al* on Monday 6th February 17:33

Yes, he was from Portsmouth.

BTW the previous owner took those pics, and they were much better quality.. I would post a link to his project thread, but he didn't blank out the numberplate. I will post it if you don't mind though?

[carmadgaz]

Always loved this shape 5, that looks fantastic

[*Al*]

BriC175 said:

*Al* said:

Was this the guy in Portsmouth? I've bought it from my neighbour who got it from that guy in Portsmouth, i knew it was a nice car as i was the one who drove it back for him! Averaged 39.7 mpg all motorway between 60-70 mph which is quite amazing i think, it can be reasonable around town with the correct use of the manual gearbox. Obviously it's not been bought for economy, although it's now my daily driver.

Just to add, i also used to own an E39 M5, fab cars infact all the E39s are superb.

Edited by *Al* on Monday 6th February 17:33

Yes, he was from Portsmouth.

BTW the previous owner took those pics, and they were much better quality.. I would post a link to his project thread, but he didn't blank out the numberplate. I will post it if you don't mind though?

That'll be great, i have my private plate going on soon.

[BriC175]

*Al* said:

That'll be great, i have my private plate going on soon.

here

It is a very nice looking E39, I must admit. One thing I'd be looking to do if I were you - M5 mirrors.. but that's just my opinion

Edited by BriC175 on Friday 10th February 11:18

[*Al*]

BriC175 said:

*Al* said:

That'll be great, i have my private plate going on soon.

here

It is a very nice looking E39, I must admit. One thing I'd be looking to do if I were you - M5 mirrors.. but that's just my opinion

Edited by BriC175 on Friday 10th February 11:18

Cheers for the link Bri, they seem a funny lot on there. Not sure if i fancy joining now

[sparks_E39]

*Al* said:

Cheers for the link Bri, they seem a funny lot on there. Not sure if i fancy joining now

Generally it's not like that at all. Great site with some excellent advice.