Merc W124 or BWM E39?
Discussion
I need an old smoker estate and have been reading the "Best Smoker Barges" thread with interest.
I've narrowed it down and can't decide between the toughness, repair-ability, and old-school elegance of the W124, even if it's a bit cruder, slower and less fun than the alternative E39 - which will be faster (in 540 form...), more comfortable, more complex (with soooo much to go wrong).
What do you all think? I know that they drive very differently - and that a decent W124 will be usefully cheaper than a decent E39 540 - but could do with PHers' thoughts please! I guess in summary I'm torn between the wafty power of the E39 and the tough, pukka W124. Pretty typical dilemma, eh?
I've narrowed it down and can't decide between the toughness, repair-ability, and old-school elegance of the W124, even if it's a bit cruder, slower and less fun than the alternative E39 - which will be faster (in 540 form...), more comfortable, more complex (with soooo much to go wrong).
What do you all think? I know that they drive very differently - and that a decent W124 will be usefully cheaper than a decent E39 540 - but could do with PHers' thoughts please! I guess in summary I'm torn between the wafty power of the E39 and the tough, pukka W124. Pretty typical dilemma, eh?
edo said:
2001 BMW 5 SERIES 540I M SPORT ESTATE AUTOMATIC HIGH SPEC
Trade Seller: Tyrrell Automotive Ltd
42,500 miles, Metallic SILVER GREEN WITH GREY LEATHER, MOT-07-2011, 2 Owners. HIGH SPEC INCLUDES ELECTRIC GLASS SLIDING SUNROOF,ELECTRIC SEATS WITH MEMORY,FRONT SEAT HEATING,COMMS PACK INCLUDING TV,SAT NAV TELEPHONE,BMW HI FI SPEAKER SYSTEM,XENON HEADLIGHTS,ELECTRIC TAILGATE,RETRACTABLE REAR LOAD FLOOR.FACTORY DETACHABLE TOWBAR, FULL SERVICE HISTORY. MUST BE SEEN Anti theft system, Child locks, Climate Control, Computer, Electric sunroof, Full Service History, Heated seats, Leather seats, Locking wheel nuts, Metallic paintwork, Navigation system, Telephone, Towbar, TV, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Cruise control, Front armrest, Headlight washers, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Rear armrest, Roof rails, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Rear headrests, Sports seats, Traction control, Alarm, Rear wiper, Reverse parking aid, Drivers airbag, Front electric windows, Front head restraints, Height adjustable drivers seat, Isofix child seat anchor points, PAS, Rear electric windows, Remote central locking, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Electrically adjustable drivers seat, Electrically adjustable passenger seat, Metallic Paint, Audio remote control, Body coloured bumpers, Electric door mirrors, Front fog lights, Heated door mirrors
£5,995
I know, damn you! Absolutely bleedin' gorgeous, isn't it? This is the sodding car that's made me re-think the W124 decision that was all boxed-off...Trade Seller: Tyrrell Automotive Ltd
42,500 miles, Metallic SILVER GREEN WITH GREY LEATHER, MOT-07-2011, 2 Owners. HIGH SPEC INCLUDES ELECTRIC GLASS SLIDING SUNROOF,ELECTRIC SEATS WITH MEMORY,FRONT SEAT HEATING,COMMS PACK INCLUDING TV,SAT NAV TELEPHONE,BMW HI FI SPEAKER SYSTEM,XENON HEADLIGHTS,ELECTRIC TAILGATE,RETRACTABLE REAR LOAD FLOOR.FACTORY DETACHABLE TOWBAR, FULL SERVICE HISTORY. MUST BE SEEN Anti theft system, Child locks, Climate Control, Computer, Electric sunroof, Full Service History, Heated seats, Leather seats, Locking wheel nuts, Metallic paintwork, Navigation system, Telephone, Towbar, TV, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Cruise control, Front armrest, Headlight washers, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Rear armrest, Roof rails, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Rear headrests, Sports seats, Traction control, Alarm, Rear wiper, Reverse parking aid, Drivers airbag, Front electric windows, Front head restraints, Height adjustable drivers seat, Isofix child seat anchor points, PAS, Rear electric windows, Remote central locking, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Electrically adjustable drivers seat, Electrically adjustable passenger seat, Metallic Paint, Audio remote control, Body coloured bumpers, Electric door mirrors, Front fog lights, Heated door mirrors
£5,995
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