Like father, like son....

[Zeuk in Oz]

After 2 months of negotiation, my #2 son finally bought an E39. 12/99, MSport, 528iA, M52TU, 104,000 km (65,000 miles).

Immaculate, 2 owner, black interior. Has since changed the plates to black on white - much nicer.

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[GJPinAU]

He's a good boy, a chip off the ol' block

I've been keeping an eye on the E39 M5 prices, $45k is getting good and a couple have replacement engines. What is it with that?

Nearly bought a set of the M sport wheels off eBay, they went for $370 with tyres (bargain!)

[Zeuk in Oz]

He's a good boy, a chip off the ol' block

I've been keeping an eye on the E39 M5 prices, $45k is getting good and a couple have replacement engines. What is it with that?

Nearly bought a set of the M sport wheels off eBay, they went for $370 with tyres (bargain!)
How are you Greg ?

I have also been looking at E39 M5 cars, but can't get my head around the V8 engine - if only they had a 6.

Might buy a 530i(?T) soon to replace my old 525i. I am seriously impressed with my E39 528iT. Brilliant all round.

Time will tell......

[Kibokojoe]

Nothing better than a father and son wrenching together. Talk about memories.
After 2 months of negotiation, my #2 son finally bought an E39. 12/99, MSport, 528iA, M52TU, 104,000 km (65,000 miles).

Immaculate, 2 owner, black interior. Has since changed the plates to black on white - much nicer.

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[Zeuk in Oz]

Nothing better than a father and son wrenching together. Talk about memories.
We (together with No 1 son) did the head gasket on the '88 525i about 4 years ago - hopefully they will look back fondly....

[Bimmerman]

That is a great looking car, no doubt he'll get years of enjoyment out of that. I must admit I have been looking around at post 2000 525's for a while now, though I don't think I could ever sell the E34... (not happily, anyway)

[GJPinAU]

Not too bad Bo, thanks for asking.

You could always get an engine/gearbox/computer from an E34 M5 and have it installed in the E39. (Dad's toy!)
You can afford it... Go on... be a devil... LMAO!

[Kibokojoe]

Oldest boy is just getting into wrenching. He never had a interest until we picked up the 7 for his graduation gift. He has always been into cars and always loved my 535i. He is out right now detailing the paint. I think he is going to polish off the paint.

Here is a list so far, we have been busy :)
1. Drive Shaft replaced $425.00
2. Cleaned auto/manual switch $0.00
3. Back brakes and rotors $145.00
4. Trunk roundel $12.00 on ebay
5. Vacuum line $2.00
6. EML lights Electronic Motor Load regulation. Had to rebuild EML throttle body
7. Adjust valves
8. Valve cover gasket $20.00
9. Front strut stabilizers 31351134582 $27.60 installed 2/28/09
10. Door handle seals $30.00 ordered from Shogun 3/5/09
11. Repaired dent in driverside front quarter panel Paint and clearcoat 1991 E32 BMW. White (Alpinweiss II) 218/0 $85.00
12. Front bumper fiberglass repair $50.00
13. Back bumper fiberglass repair $50.00
14. Door lock knob 51211852140 $2.00
15. Headlight lens left and right outer $75.00 63128350135 6/12/2009 $65.00
16. Fix headrest passenger side, shortened cable 6/14/2009 $0.00
17. Headlight nuts $8.00 ordered 6/12/2009
18. Shifter cover slide Ended up making this one 6/19/2009
19. Modified oil cam sprayer tube
20. Ran new speaker wires and wired up radio $35.00 6/21/2009
21. Upper thrust arm bushings 6/29/09 $75
22. Lower control arm bushings 6/29/09 $75
23. Tie rods 6/29/09 $40
24. Front end alignment 6/60/09 $72
25. Clean door locks 7/4/09
26. Adjust driverside door lock, Actuator bracket was broken repaired with Alumiweld 7/4/09

[Qube]

The paint looks great! Red usually doesn't keep this nice :)