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[Broomies Mate]

As some of you may know, I've been getting a little bored of the Omega (Had 2 for the last couple of years) and fancy something different.

Well, I have taken other similarly sized cars for test-drives and didn't find anything that I liked.

Yesterday, a friend of mine offered me a car for such little money, I couldn't refuse.  Basically, the car cost me nothing..... we just swapped keys.

Bearing in mind my Omega was starting to suffer with Wishbones, one section of exhaust (mid section) was in need of replacing and the usual rust at the top edges of the doors was becoming more noticable.

So, I took the plunge and swapped with this; (sorry for pic quality, crap camera phone)











It's a 535i M Sport apparently so the logbook says.  Has a lovely V8 engine with superb power delivery... not quite as 'punchy' as the Omega V6 at low revs, but certainly pulls well once it's going and the sound it makes is awesome.  The seats are nowhere near as 'comfortable' as the Omega, but all-in-all, I have enjoyed thrashing it around the Bristol Ring-Road and Country B Roads today.

A couple of small issues to address though, the Temperature UP button on the Passenger side is missing and the pixels on the OBC (the one by the dash clocks) are all to cock, just a replacement cable required so I'm told.  Other than that, it is quite peachy for the age.  124k miles, BMW History up until 99k. 6 Months TAX and MOT was done a week ago with no Advisories.

I wanted a 7 Series, but nothing I could find was either cheap enough, or in good enough condition.  I hope I dont regret taking this 5 Series on, but only time will tell.

So, how big of a cock am I?
Opinions on things to look out for?

[blackviper90210]

Looks nice mate - enjoy! 

[jonnycool]

I agree, I wouldn't have said no either, although I can't even afford the petrol on mine, never mind a 3.5 V8 

Very nice though 

[Broomies Mate]

I agree, I wouldn't have said no either, although I can't even afford the petrol on mine, never mind a 3.5 V8 

Very nice though 

Currently I'm achieving 8mpg MORE from this than the 3.0 V6 Omega, and I've not been light footed with it today either!  :-/

[blackviper90210]

If you ever need a babysitter for her   

[jonnycool]

I agree, I wouldn't have said no either, although I can't even afford the petrol on mine, never mind a 3.5 V8 

Very nice though 

Currently I'm achieving 8mpg MORE from this than the 3.0 V6 Omega, and I've not been light footed with it today either!  :-/

Bloody hell, surprised at that, Omegas must be heavier than we think! 

[russ0205]

Very nice indeed mate would love one but swmbo says no

 

[kevb]

there is a 750 iL on ebay under classic cars selling for about 2,000 pounds its the long wheelbase version and is by all accounts fully loaded have a look item number is 180691795244

[henryd]

Nice looking motor BM, well done

[YZ250]

I've always liked the E39, especially the M Sport. There are still plenty of tidy examples about. 
Nice motor. 

[Del Boy]

E39 what a brilliant shape 5 series, and that V8 noise is a huge turn on. I like it 

[sticka_v8_init]

What a sweet car, and in the best colour. Always wanted......


"Opinions on things to look out for?" Gaps in the traffic fella cos no one will let you out driving that

[Broomies Mate]

Thanks for all your comments.

This is puzzling me a bit.  Apart from having very stiff suspension (stiffer than the 530SE I drove a couple of weeks ago for sure), the 'M' badge on the Steering wheel and the reference to it on the V5, there is nothing to suggest this is an 'M Sport' BMW.  It has 16" wheels, no lip soiler or front splitter etc etc.  The seats are harder than the 530SE I drove too.

So, is this an 'M Sport' model, or is it standard?  Either way I dont care, just dont want to look like a cock when I'm sipping Gin & Tonic at the local Gay Bar (I do afterall own a BMW) 

[hoofing it]

Thanks for all your comments.

This is puzzling me a bit.  Apart from having very stiff suspension (stiffer than the 530SE I drove a couple of weeks ago for sure), the 'M' badge on the Steering wheel and the reference to it on the V5, there is nothing to suggest this is an 'M Sport' BMW.  It has 16" wheels, no lip soiler or front splitter etc etc.  The seats are harder than the 530SE I drove too.

So, is this an 'M Sport' model, or is it standard?  Either way I dont care, just dont want to look like a cock when I'm sipping Gin & Tonic at the local Gay Bar (I do afterall own a BMW) 

If it was an M it would have a small blue M betweem the rev counter and speedo about the size of a old half pence .
Its a pitty your never said you were looking for a 7 series my mates got a 750 (5.7 v12) sitting on his drive for sale.
And all the toys as well

[Broomies Mate]

Thanks for all your comments.

This is puzzling me a bit.  Apart from having very stiff suspension (stiffer than the 530SE I drove a couple of weeks ago for sure), the 'M' badge on the Steering wheel and the reference to it on the V5, there is nothing to suggest this is an 'M Sport' BMW.  It has 16" wheels, no lip soiler or front splitter etc etc.  The seats are harder than the 530SE I drove too.

So, is this an 'M Sport' model, or is it standard?  Either way I dont care, just dont want to look like a cock when I'm sipping Gin & Tonic at the local Gay Bar (I do afterall own a BMW) 

If it was an M it would have a small blue M betweem the rev counter and speedo about the size of a old half pence .
Its a pitty your never said you were looking for a 7 series my mates got a 750 (5.7 v12) sitting on his drive for sale.
And all the toys as well

Thats just the M5 (The big bugger) though, isn't it?  :-/

EDIT: And I'd love a 750, but unfortunately I couldn't afford to insure it. This bloody thing is Group 18.