Apart from the shit wheels it looks well genuine sport , good colour combo and good spec heated seats nav etc
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Apart from the shit wheels it looks well genuine sport , good colour combo and good spec heated seats nav etc
Yeah, factory fitted xenons, auto lights, and I can't be sure but I think the mirrors might me auto folding.
Wheels aren't great. Mpars would go well.
Front bumper looks to have an m5 grill, does it?
Not an m5 grill just the t bar removed, you'll see what I mean when you actually look at it in the flesh
Love the colour of that 530d! From experience, when buying a used beemer of a certain age, im always prepared to have at least 1k set aside to get it right. This way there wont be any panic. If the car turns out to be relatively hassle-free (like the last e39 Touring i bought, tg) then that budget can go towards lollies for her. Wheels, ICE, detailing, underbody seal, etc. Nice women need nice things, nice cars are no different, eh? lolol
Best of luck with gettin the car you want, Al. Keep us posted.
Change the wheels, get it detailed and potentially that could be a very nice car!
Hope the viewing goes well Alan!
So, had a good look today. Seller is sound but young lad and not really familiar with the car.
Good points.
Spec is great.
Interior is spotless
Engines compare well with other 30d cars ive driven. Feels strong though the revs. Gear change are smooth.
Has plenty of options, more then my m5 had.
Bad points
Scuffs on boot / Dings on door
Unbelievable amount of front end stone chips/ Small bit of rust on rear o/s quarter
Tyres need changing
horrendous front end shudder under braking at any speed
No history/receipts available other than inspections like clockwork. Suspension / swirl flaps / gearbox dont seem to have been touched
Overall I can live with the exterior. Its a family car so I'm happy enough as long aa its one piece. I can't live with the shudder so that needs to be sorted. (Im thinking control arms? or maybe just discs?) The car itself ticked a lot of boxes for me. Seller is planning to address mechanical issues ahead of nct.
Having looked at a few from a distance i think this may be as good as it gets for the e39 touring in Ireland and am considering buying it. Other option is hanging on or going to the uk but price difference is massive given the low tax over there.
I know a lot on here won't touch cosmetically challenged cars but what do you think? Would I be mad to buy one without the big preventive stuff done.
Go for it sounds minor to be honest all e39's are well over the 10yr mark now and all need work done no matter what
Chuck them wheels and pick up 17" sport wheels or better yet mpars so tyres wouldn't matter
Whats the mileage on it did you run a cartell on it
Just under 150k miles on it.
No cartell done yet. Are they worth it on a car this age?
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