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[VXL V6]

I looked into servicing, oil filters are £6, and its £30 for the oil.

Decided not to go one pictured as it did not have a lot of history, but tempted.

I liked the tip-tronic, tap it down as approaching roundabouts, get some engine braking in, leave it in second, go around the round about, foot down and away, much more control.

I also noticed that it had a 5 speed auto  

So not really any difference to a conventional auto then?

Remember, these are just normal autoboxes, slightly different software. They are not manuals with an automatic change system.

The software made it feel a lot better, when in D, approaching junctions, it would change down, giving engine braking....

You can get any GM auto to do the same, just tap the Sport button when you want a bit of engine braking before the bend and obviously it'll drop down a peg.......  

[tunnie]

had a look at these when you posted your first thread on it, and honestly i'm dangerously tempted myself!!

would need a T plate or newer for my private reg tho

with the right wheels, these look absolutely stunning!

Danny, - http://forum.bmw5.co.uk

That forum is not too bad, think its one of the best for 5's

You might see a few posts from me  

From what i can tell, all BMW's have weak cooling systems, make sure the temp stayes BANG in the middle all the time.

Ring up any BMW dealer and they will tell you if its had a engine replacement callback in the late 90's due to Nikal sealed bores.

I drove the 535, and it just had effortless pace, from what i hear, its best to go for post 1998 540i's as they have the 4.4 V8.

6.5 secs to 60, but the mid range pace is very quick.

Price of V8's is plummeting due to fuel costs, i do 400 miles a month, so fuel costs are not really and issue for me.

[VXL V6]

I think that model 5 series is the best looking BMW ever made, none of the others have the smooth look and the latest ones are just ugly, my X father in law had one and it was quite a nice car to drive, just lacked the toys that you get as standard with other brands.

[tunnie]

I think that model 5 series is the best looking BMW ever made, none of the others have the smooth look and the latest ones are just ugly, my X father in law had one and it was quite a nice car to drive, just lacked the toys that you get as standard with other brands.

Same here, i really like the look of them, its the strongest player for when my Omega gets replaced.

There are no other big, V8 luxo type barges which look as nice, and drive as well.

[Taxi_Driver]

I used to have a 735i ........but i got bored very quickly with the 15mpg it used to do.......and the £70 every 3 days it took to fill it  

So i flogged it after about a year and bought a veccy 2.5 V6 auto cdx.........less to fill it up and lasted me 4 days  

Tho i have to say, nothing went wrong with beemer in the year i had it........didnt even have it serviced  

Tiptronic is a toy Tunnie........both my mercs had tiptronic.....ok so you will play with tiptronic to start with.......but if like me.....you will get bored and just leave it D all the time.......the only thing i can say about merc tiptronic g/b's (all manu's are prob all the same) is that they 'learn' how you drive so adapt to your driving style.

One new merc i had delivered from London, kept hanging about in the gears for a day after it was delivered.........hmmmm guy delivering it must have ragged it down the M4  

[Martin_1962]

At least if I ever got one servicing would be very easy "DAD"