9-5 Aero or E39 5 Series?
9-5 Aero or E39 5 Series?
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m4tt

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591 posts

220 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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As per title. I'm in need of a new family wagon. Already have a 9-5 Aero, but fancy a newer one....


...But I keep looking at E39 5 Series. I'd probably be looking at a 525 or 530.

What would you do and why?

Patrick Bateman

13,001 posts

196 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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I don't have first hand experience but I fancy an e39 next anyway.

No way would I be going for the Saab.

RJDM3

1,441 posts

227 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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m4tt said:
As per title. I'm in need of a new family wagon. Already have a 9-5 Aero, but fancy a newer one....


...But I keep looking at E39 5 Series. I'd probably be looking at a 525 or 530.

What would you do and why?
530 all day long. Great wafter, enough performance to keep you happy. Comfortable, reliable and nice looking motor.

coley20

2,964 posts

213 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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I havent had a saab so cant comment on that, I had an E39 530d, I have to say its a fantastic car, it feels like is just put together really well using the best bits, I`ve had other decent cars in the past but none match the feel of the BMW.

I would have thought you would get a better deal on a Saab though, thought about a T5?

boolay

1,553 posts

260 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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I also have a 9-5 Aero which I absolutely love but if I were to change, would deffinately go for an E39 530 (petrol), I don't think a 525 would be quite enough performance coming from the Aero.

Even though the Aero is a good car, 6 cylinders and rear wheel drive does have a huge appeal biggrin

AreOut

3,658 posts

183 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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coley20 said:
I havent had a saab so cant comment on that, I had an E39 530d, I have to say its a fantastic car, it feels like is just put together really well using the best bits, I`ve had other decent cars in the past but none match the feel of the BMW.
My neighbour owns one..and that rattling is nowhere close to the feel of the BMW...

vsonix

3,858 posts

185 months

Tuesday 16th November 2010
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My only experience with BMW tourings is an e36 323i and that was fab. I would say 530 on looks alone, if you want grunt why not consider the 540i with the V8 and M-sport trim. IMO E39 are the best looking 5-series to date. BMW parts tend to be a bit cheaper than Saab AFAIK as well.

Debaser

7,554 posts

283 months

Tuesday 16th November 2010
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I'd get the BMW because it's rear wheel drive.