Need 2 BMW's. What to go for ?

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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:59 pm

All,

Situation is as follows: Mrs George is due our 2nd baba in November and we need a bigger car, as the E30 has bugger all room for 2 adults / 2 kids / dog etc etc.

Now, I have no intention whatsoever of parting myself from my touring ( possible future exchange for a nice dark E30 325i 2 door maybe winkeye ), but we will require a bigger car. As a 2nd bigger BMW, we're thinking of the following:

X5
E39
M635csi

I've read plenty posts regarding the high's and lows of E39 ownership, and I'm still undecided if they're reliable enough. We really like the X5 for the driving position and load space, and the 635 is just an amazing looking car. I also love C class Merc estates, but would feel guilty driving a car from the "dark side" !! Loving the Saab 95 aero too, but it's FWD wrongness. 8O

We cover about 4000 miles a year in our touring at the moment, but plan to do a Scandanivian driving tour next year. As much as I'd like to do it in the E30, it's gonna be a squeeze !!

Any ideas chaps ?

Many thanks :D
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:11 pm

E46 touring.Bigger,wider body,more fuel efficent...
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:15 pm

LPG'd X5 cant go wrong..........whats your budget?
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:16 pm

e39 530i Touring? They are getting pretty cheap these days.

I don't really rate the C class. The E class is much more executive and comes with a nicer interior and options.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:29 pm

shazE30 wrote:LPG'd X5 cant go wrong..........whats your budget?
We luckily should soon have enough for a half decent X5 if that's what we decide to go for !! Still devided over petrol / diesel models though...
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:41 pm

georgen wrote:
shazE30 wrote:LPG'd X5 cant go wrong..........whats your budget?
We luckily should soon have enough for a half decent X5 if that's what we decide to go for !! Still devided over petrol / diesel models though...
I had a 04 reg 3.0d about 2 years ago couldnt fault it but at the time a friend had a petrol and was crying over fuel costs I only wonder what it would be like now especially with tax going up over next few years I personally think if you got a petrol version and invested in a good LPG kit you will see the money back for the system in a year...good luck with whatever you go for and best wishes for the new arrival
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:55 pm

e34 touring
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:24 pm

M635CSI???? I thought you wanted practical.

e39 touring all the way. X5 is a nobbers car!
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:50 pm

M635csi or E39 Touring. E39 does everything the X5 does plus drives better.
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:52 pm

yeah - diesel E39 touring.. got to be a winner. Might even beat the iS ;-)

lol- not heard from you for a while george, hope you're both well!
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:57 pm

X5 have less space than the E39 platform it's based on. An e39 touring will have vastly more load space than saloon or X5

E34 touring! 540i express travelling if you only cover 4000 miles a year! The real world hero would be the 525i a good one is like night and day reliabilty. I think they are the best built bmw ever e34s
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Post Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:03 pm

540i touring. If you see a manual, tell me!
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Post Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:19 pm

Just bought a totally unrequired E30 325i chromie. Couldn't resist it....
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:41 pm

georgen wrote:Just bought a totally unrequired E30 325i chromie. Couldn't resist it....
bet you're as popular as a fart in a spacesuit....

The boss must be going mental :D
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:54 pm

georgen wrote:Just bought a totally unrequired E30 325i chromie. Couldn't resist it....
To quote Calamity Jane,typical male!! Is it a 4 door?
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:39 pm

daimlerman wrote:
georgen wrote:Just bought a totally unrequired E30 325i chromie. Couldn't resist it....
To quote Calamity Jane,typical male!! Is it a 4 door?
Well,

I work my arse off, earn not bad money and have only one E30 ? Nah, had to be done Malc. She's a 2 door with a few goodies like cruise, full Scorpion system and it also has very low milage. Rather excited about picking her up on Saturday I am !!

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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:21 pm

X5? are you a drug dealer?
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:24 pm

liquid-24 wrote:X5? are you a drug dealer?
Why do you ask. Have you run out of skag again ?
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:30 pm

Hummmm,guess that Miriam gets the touring with the kids strapped in the back and you race off ahead in the chromie.....to enjoy the twisties,method in your madness... winkeye looks good in the piccies,enjoy! :D
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:50 pm

georgen wrote:
liquid-24 wrote:X5? are you a drug dealer?
Why do you ask. Have you run out of skag again ?
Just wondering.

And no serious comment where i use to live you could stop an X5 in the street and beable to pick up
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:16 pm

wonderful

is that cool then liquid? Could they supply some MDA?
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Post Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:22 pm

Cool if you like that sort of thing but seen to much 5hit to believe it is "cool"
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Post Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:59 pm

hoshy wrote:yeah - diesel E39 touring.. got to be a winner. Might even beat the iS ;-)

lol- not heard from you for a while george, hope you're both well!
Aye Ash, everything's cool here. Picking up the chromie on Saturday and very excited about it !! We're all doin fine and lookin forward to our new addition in November.

Hope you guys are well !!
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Post Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:31 pm

Go X5 mate, Just looks abit more special than an E39 and looks abit more expensive........Id go for a 3.0d over the 3.0 petrol but it depends what engine size you are thinking of in petrol ?
Second choice would be the E39 and 3rd the M635csi simply because I think it wouldnt be great as an everyday family car......Still a great car though !

Out of Interest how much would you want for your tech 2 touring if you decided to sell ? winkeye
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Post Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:18 pm

e36boy wrote:Go X5 mate, Just looks abit more special than an E39 and looks abit more expensive........Id go for a 3.0d over the 3.0 petrol but it depends what engine size you are thinking of in petrol ?
Second choice would be the E39 and 3rd the M635csi simply because I think it wouldnt be great as an everyday family car......Still a great car though !

Out of Interest how much would you want for your tech 2 touring if you decided to sell ? winkeye
Cheers dude, but I've just bought another E30 for no apparent reason apart from sheer greed.

Sell my touring ? I'd rather have my nuts tied to the mast of a sinking ship !! :D
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Post Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:32 pm

georgen wrote:
Sell my touring ? I'd rather have my nuts tied to the mast of a sinking ship !! :D
Miriam was on the phone arranging it 8O
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Post Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:48 am

320Touring wrote:
georgen wrote:
Sell my touring ? I'd rather have my nuts tied to the mast of a sinking ship !! :D
Miriam was on the phone arranging it 8O
I can belive it,short birds are always the most aggresive... winkeye
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Post Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:11 pm

Depending on your budget I say a 525d or 530d Msport Touring

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