Bought an E39

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:25 pm

Bought myself an E39 touring, with a recent new addition (3rd!) to the family, needed something a bit bigger. E36 is up for sale, sad to see it go, but needs must!

Awesome car..

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:35 pm

Very nice. Looks like a M5 touring.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:47 pm

Nice. 530i?

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:50 pm

Sorry, didn't mention the model.

530i auto.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:54 pm

Best choice IMO. Rapid, decent MPG and without all the issues that go with the diesel models. First thing I'd be doing is getting that "Sealed for Life" gearbox oil changed.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:00 pm

Been done, along with the filter.

Also had the 'hedgehog' replaced under warranty, and a new CD changer in the last couple of months.

I think the ,most expensive bill is going to be the tyres!

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:03 pm

The sport bodykit looks so good on the touring. Looks to be a lovely wagon Sir.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:19 pm

mmm very nice

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:02 pm

Simon wrote:Been done, along with the filter.

Also had the 'hedgehog' replaced under warranty, and a new CD changer in the last couple of months.

I think the ,most expensive bill is going to be the tyres!

Result! I can guarantee that most of them never see fresh gearbox oil or a filter. Not a cheap job either.

Good news on the hedgehog front too - more a case of when it fails than if.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:10 pm

Cool car. What sort of MPG figures does it get?

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:16 pm

Congrats, lovely car

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:22 pm

whats all this hedgehog talk?

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:51 pm

Simon wrote:

loving this pic mate, those pipes look well tasty !

hope paula and the kids are well.

dont get too comfy in that e39 though, you'll be looking for a bus shortly ! lol

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:14 pm

Nice motah squire!

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:15 pm

I haven't driven it locally much yet, but on the motorway drive back from Norfolk, it averaged about 33mpg, and that was on cruise control at 70mph.

The exhaust is nice, it's an eisenmann system, good quality bit of kit.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:15 pm

jaymos wrote:whats all this hedgehog talk?

Hedgehog is the nick name for the final stage (heater blower motor resistor) because it has a heat sink which are lots of metal spikes.

Post Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:24 pm

looks well nice

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:59 am

really really nice!!! i would really love an E39....Erm hang on...i have one!!!

The sport kit really makes the things look very good and the dechrome look definately suits a black car, now switch the wipers on to setting one and wait for the rain..best feature i discovered last week!! Auto wipers when it drizzels!! happy times

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:11 pm

I've never been a believer of auto functions in a car, but the auto wipers are bloody good!

Got plenty of toys too, heated electric memory seats too!

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:16 pm

nice car si

so 3 kids now, dont you have TV in the valleys

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:23 pm

Kos wrote:nice car si

so 3 kids now, dont you have TV in the valleys

TV?

There will be no more!!

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:09 pm

3 kids no mucking about eh! I like it, auto climate is nice i think

Really looks the business and 530's really go well. I was really impressed with B7's 530i saloon when he took me out in it, they've a good turn of speed/torque

Post Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:43 pm

Simon wrote:I've never been a believer of auto functions in a car, but the auto wipers are bloody good!

Got plenty of toys too, heated electric memory seats too!

One of the features I will miss from my 172 when I sell it!

Looks mean! Proper weapon that

Post Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:04 am

memory seats rule!!!

I love how it even changes the mirrors and steering wheel!! mint!!

go my TV/DVD working on the move so the other week it was 140km/h on the cruise control watching Pink floyd Pulse concert...not too safe but broke up the boring journey!!!

Post Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:28 pm

mrLEE30 wrote:memory seats rule!!!

I love how it even changes the mirrors and steering wheel!! mint!!

go my TV/DVD working on the move so the other week it was 140km/h on the cruise control watching Pink floyd Pulse concert...not too safe but broke up the boring journey!!!

Post Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:46 pm

Blitz wrote:Very nice. Looks like a M5 touring.

I was wondering for a second

Cool ride Simon

Post Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:14 pm

Good choice, i'm looking at them at the mo

Post Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:23 pm

Another one, very nice Si, there are quite a few of us with e30's & e39's now.

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:22 am

Well, all is well so far.

Had to get rid of the standard halogen bulbs (e-bay specials), and fitted a HID kit.

Also got an air loss problem in a rear tyre sorted..

Loving the car, getting used to the auto box too!!

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:22 am

Which HID kit did you fit? I'm thinking of going the same route on my 530i sport.

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:30 am

Trev, I already had a kit that I removed from my E36, but the bulbs for the E39 are H7's, so just bought a pair of bulbs. Went for 4300k.

You will also need to purchase some holders, I bought the wrong ones for OE angel eye lamps, doh.

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:18 pm

Now that is nice. Nice to see the proper rear wheels from the m5 on it too. Quite often just see 4 fronts on them

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:11 pm

Simon wrote:Trev, I already had a kit that I removed from my E36, but the bulbs for the E39 are H7's, so just bought a pair of bulbs. Went for 4300k.

You will also need to purchase some holders, I bought the wrong ones for OE angel eye lamps, doh.

Cool.

This looks a nice bit of kit but they only start at 6000k which I think is OTT.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H7-SLIM-LINE-XENO ... 439d0d21d6

however, theres these as well with the 4300k bulbs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-5-Series-e39- ... 3354ef4a8f

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:18 pm

No interior shots?

Post Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:35 pm

Just as comfy as driving your sofa, brushed metal trim Si?