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Thread: slightly OT, what should I look for in an e39

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    Default slightly OT, what should I look for in an e39

    530iA? How does it compare to the 528i? Do I really want a 540i?
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    Paul

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    Default Check out this relevant thread from yesterday

    http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=2526

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul D
    530iA? How does it compare to the 528i? Do I really want a 540i?
    TIA
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    Default thx G

    Thanks G

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    I can only speak to the 540 question. I have a 1998 540 and love it. A lot of torque. The down side is the V8 does not have RAck and Pinion steering.

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    Drew:

    Really itching to buy a 540 6spd. Will replace my well worn 535i 5spd....will I regret. Are there any features 535 had 540 doesn't. I like not having Rack as they leak....why do you disagree?

    Thanks
    Callen 91 535i 94 530i 5p

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    Quote Originally Posted by callen
    Drew:

    Really itching to buy a 540 6spd. Will replace my well worn 535i 5spd....will I regret. Are there any features 535 had 540 doesn't. I like not having Rack as they leak....why do you disagree?

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    Callen 91 535i 94 530i 5p

    535 has optional LSD which the 540 does not.

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