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Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 06:12 AM
Got rid of the F 250 recently and decided to look for something a bit smaller. :D

10/99, 1 owner, immaculate service records at dealer - couldn't resist ;)

Photos taken immediately it came off the covered truck from Adelaide.
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 06:14 AM
And some more.
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 06:16 AM
Sports pack - yum.
wingman
11-10-2006, 07:58 AM
That is one sweet piece of gear Zeuk. I love the sport seats and wheel.
Sports pack - yum.
spyrot1
11-10-2006, 09:18 AM
The only problem with an e39 is that the hood opens up the wrong way! :p
winfred
11-10-2006, 09:28 AM
and the easyly broken plastic bits around the seats, and the crappy pcv system, and the window switches that aren't in the console, and the crappy sound system, and the crappy ball joint design in the rear suspenson, and the crappy power steering pumps, and the crappy............. :D


The only problem with an e39 is that the hood opens up the wrong way! :p
632 Regal
11-10-2006, 09:31 AM
I would drive it :D
mamilapon
11-10-2006, 03:35 PM
Mate, this is nice!!
Paul in NZ
11-10-2006, 03:39 PM
the e39 is starting to grow on me....a 530 or even a 530d,would prefer a manual though.have seen a couple of 528 manuals,but not in the touring.
Are they really that bad Winfred?
Denton
11-10-2006, 03:59 PM
Very nice!

Surprisingly, those wheels are forged. Ugly, but forged.
Paul in NZ
11-10-2006, 04:28 PM
Zeuk there is a guy with out a head in the passengers seat.I presume its an auto?
31Hertz
11-10-2006, 04:28 PM
I like it very much, but I have always been a sucker for wagons; even before I had a kid.;-) I personally think the E39 is a nice looking car.
Vanguard
11-10-2006, 04:32 PM
Do BMW hoods open in the front down under? Nice Ride!
winfred
11-10-2006, 04:50 PM
they are not a bad car just not a upgrade from a e34, especially in build quality/materials, i have no plans of buying one, probably will own another e34 before too long


Are they really that bad Winfred?
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:43 PM
and the easyly broken plastic bits around the seats, and the crappy pcv system, and the window switches that aren't in the console, and the crappy sound system, and the crappy ball joint design in the rear suspenson, and the crappy power steering pumps, and the crappy............. :D
You forgot to mention the crappy vanos problems (this one has double vanos), crappy water pumps (?), crappy lifetime auto gearbox fluid, ...etc etc

At least, thanks to you guys, I went in with my eyes open.

Must admit I do like the auto dimming rear vision mirror, the rear collision sensors, dipping off side mirror when reversing, ASC, all the airbags, the sporst seats etc etc

I suppose that any car made to a price with such complexity has to be a compromise.
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:44 PM
I would drive it :D
I'm honoured, but I didn't offer you a drive ! :D :p
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:49 PM
Very nice!

Surprisingly, those wheels are forged. Ugly, but forged.
Interestingly the dealer had replaced them with some ugly 18" replicas. I quickly convinced him to put the originals back on.

I actually like how they look !
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:50 PM
Zeuk there is a guy with out a head in the passengers seat.I presume its an auto?
Son #1 who came with me to collect it.

All E 39 cars in Oz are auto unless they are private imports.
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:51 PM
I like it very much, but I have always been a sucker for wagons; even before I had a kid.;-) I personally think the E39 is a nice looking car.
The kids were devastated when I bought a touring, but I find wagons very practical.
Zeuk in Oz
11-10-2006, 05:53 PM
Do BMW hoods open in the front down under? Nice Ride!
Has to do with water going down the plughole the wrong way ! :D
filip00
11-10-2006, 05:59 PM
it's alright. but it would look much better if you'd put a full M optic (e39m5 front and rear bumper, with skirts)
Zeuk in Oz
11-11-2006, 07:17 PM
Having now driven it around for a couple of days, cannot get over who good the ventilation system and air conditioning is compared to the E 34.

Massive improvement. :D
Kalevera
11-11-2006, 07:27 PM
they are not a bad car just not a upgrade from a e34, especially in build quality/materials, i have no plans of buying one, probably will own another e34 before too long
Preach on, brother.
winfred
11-11-2006, 08:11 PM
**** i am fighting the urge to build a monster right now, we just got a complete 750il (actually a nice car just not worth spiffing up to sell) parts car and we have a nice looking 95 525 in that wonderful maroon metallic color....... but i am trying to get some other projects going/done, like adding 100-150 hp 250-350 foot pounds of torque to the truck, and get that damn m coupe suspension/brakes out of the corner on the e30, and maybe even the new schrick 280 cam i scored on a trade out of my tool box and into the head


Preach on, brother.
genphreak
11-11-2006, 09:33 PM
Has to do with water going down the plughole the wrong way ! :Dor being a banana republic... :) Nice score Zeuk, I'm very jealous. Sensible purchase given the times, practical given the touring, and rewarding given the manual/leather... I would put a set of big rims on for maximum happiness, but they would have to be forged OE M-Pars ot T-Stars... :) Nick
Denton
11-11-2006, 09:51 PM
The kids were devastated when I bought a touring, but I find wagons very practical.

I'd take a Touring any day. Tourings are sexy. :)

Especially an Alpine/Black. What a great color combo!
BigKriss
11-12-2006, 04:41 AM
It looks good Bo. Take care.
Zeuk in Oz
11-12-2006, 04:21 PM
Sensible purchase given the times, practical given the touring, and rewarding given the manual/leather...

Thanks Nick, but it is actually auto. (Steptronic, or whatever they call it)
GJPinAU
11-12-2006, 05:47 PM
The perfect car for the country vet.
I can hear the music playing La la lala laaa.

Need a sticker on the back saying "No drugs of addiction kept inside - see owner" LOL
Zeuk in Oz
11-12-2006, 06:03 PM
The perfect car for the country vet.
I can hear the music playing La la lala laaa.

Need a sticker on the back saying "No drugs of addiction kept inside - see owner" LOL
What ? Stickers on a Bimmer ? Blasphemy ! LOL

Perhaps "Drug pusher inside" would be more appropriate.

BTW Greg, how long have you been hearing the voices ? :D
GJPinAU
11-12-2006, 06:27 PM
BTW Greg, how long have you been hearing the voices ? :D
I've been hearing them for a long time now!

"Do the dishes" "make your bed" "have you cleaned behind your ears?"

Wives! they learn sooo much from their mothers!

OK, I'm smiling, does that scare you?

:D
Zeuk in Oz
11-12-2006, 06:30 PM
Wives! they learn sooo much from their mothers!

Isn't that the truth !

She who must be obeyed is exactly like her mother now ! :D