BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Well after being an Audi driver for almost a year now, I got rid of it and just brought an E39. some of you probably saw it on trademe. a few extras are in the plan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarer260@hotmail.com 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Cool mate. What is it? A 540i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Cool mate. What is it? A 540i? Sadly not, its just a 525i, but should be a good daily driver. V8 would've been nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Nice car. Colour is good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 I like it, Colour and It looks like it has nice BBS wheels too? More pictures please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Sexy. Love the E39. Congrats on the purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarer260@hotmail.com 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 What year is this E39? Looks like a later one, telling by the front end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Id say its a 1997. Front grill is pre Fl, and bumper is also pre fl with a sweet looking lip. I really need to get my sh*t together and get my facelift lights etc. More likely its a 523i since they didnt do pre fl 525i I dont think, still has the same M52B25 engine though just different badges.. Looks sweet though man, I like it. Nice as colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 cheers guys, its a 98 525i, Pre facelift but has the facelift lights front and rear. I'm pretty sure the wheels are just the standard 540 wheels. will post up some pics on the weekend when i give it a wash, been through lots of roadworks since the weekend so its looking a bit grubby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Id say its a 1997. Front grill is pre Fl, and bumper is also pre fl with a sweet looking lip. I really need to get my sh*t together and get my facelift lights etc. More likely its a 523i since they didnt do pre fl 525i I dont think, still has the same M52B25 engine though just different badges.. Looks sweet though man, I like it. Nice as colour. To my knowledge 523i is Euro spec, 525i is the equivelent Jap spec car - mine also pre F/L Jap 525i - a 99 car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) To my knowledge 523i is Euro spec, 525i is the equivelent Jap spec car - mine also pre F/L Jap 525i - a 99 carAhhh yeah I thought there was some kind of deal like that, I stand corrected! So what have you got planned for it man? Edited August 23, 2010 by RJS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 not gonna get too carried away with it as its probably going to end up being the wifes car, but i want to put leather trim in it, MF steering wheel with cruise etc, probably E39 M5 rep wheels, tints, new speakers, just mainly cosmetic stuff really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 MF steering wheel will be a real luxury, just get some real tough looking mags, probably go with 18's, we have 18's on our family e39 and it looks the part and comfy, 19's and u got a bumpy ride. tints r always a must. what is the sound system on the car? bmw business? and also im guessing u got orange taillights? judging from the orange indicators, could use a smoke/tint spray/clear light swap. otherwise, looks pretty good in the grey and nice bodykit too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
