e39 530D

[philn]

Does anyone have any experience of these?

typical problems, consumption, etc?


Thanks, Phil

[Bob_S]

roughly 32.9mpg by the obc

My dad has owned one since 02 and only had to replace front brakes and rear drop links never let him down and got many more miles left in it touch wood

[philn]

Excellent,

Does anyone know anything about chipping them, the one I'm looking at is a '98 if this makes any difference?

Thanks, Phil

[Jhonno]

makes a huge difference - massive gain in torque

[billgatese30]

Excellent,

Does anyone know anything about chipping them, the one I'm looking at is a '98 if this makes any difference?

Thanks, Phil

best off getting a live remap if you've got the cash, way and above the levels of a chip

[philn]

I'll probably give the lads at bexleys a ring!

Just bought a '99 se in black, and it appears to be mint!

[Bob_S]

they are good solid cars 1 or 2 are now creaping into the local breakers yards

[ste]

We can pop over on Saturday if you get here early enough dude.