Help - Cannot Make my Mind...928 vs. 540i

[cheburator]

Hi everybody,

I decided to add a bit of Real Omph in my garage. In the Blue Corner - My brother' s landlord in Koln (Germany) is selling a 1990 white 928 GT with 80,000km on the clock. The guy has a Hill Climb 911 RS and two race prepared 914s so I guess you can imagine the condition of his daily driver-the 928 He is asking for EUR 16,000 as he is a nice guy. And I don't want a RHD !

In the Red Corner - A 1993 Dinan chipped BMW 540i with FSH, 140,000km on the clock and the 6-speed gearbox. Every conceivable option is there, including the TV and the Sat Nav The BMW is going for EUR 11,000.

Insurance in the UK will be roughly the same...Performance in a straight line is actually very similar, given that the BMW is close to 310PS. The Porsche topped out at 275km, whilst the BMW hit 274 according to the OBC. Did not have the chance to take them to Nurburgring, but I don't think I will be allowed before I buy anyway.

I would like to see honest opinions by both Porsche and BMW fans. As you can see from my profile I have a number of BMWs, but the Shark has taken me with the sound and the looks. The BMW has taken me with performance and the Q-look. Practicality maybe too?

Thanks in advance.

[cheburator]

Thank you for the replies. It seems that it will be the 928 GT, although my wallet says the 540i.

ninemeister, could you make a comparison on the running costs for both cars. Your help would be much appreciated.