ceebee05 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 After a long draught, 20 years, back in the BMW fold. Picked up a nice 530i in Christchurch which naturally necessitated a road trip to return it to Hamilton. Got to get back across the Strait to do some more South Island motoring, very enjoyable. Highly recommend it. Can endorse Acton Automotive http://www.actonautomotive.co.nz/ in Christchurch where I had it serviced prior to hitting the road. Very good service. "Too much motor sport is barely enough" to paraphrase aussie comedians Roy & HG. I can be frequently found lurking around Hampton Downs, Pukekohe & to a lesser degree Taupo for most racing events held. With a car made to cruise long distances I might find my way to Manfield sometime this summer. Enjoy getting happy snaps of race cars, car park finds, customs, rods...basically any cars & sharing with others on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/29293417@N02/ If your car is in there please download a copy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 138 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Welcome, the e39 sure is a nice open road cruiser, am taking mine to Queenstown this week and then to Nelson on the weekend. Out of interest, what sort of fuel economy did you get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceebee05 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks Charles. Wasn't paying that much attention to it. Around 2/3rd's of a tank between Chch & Nelson, wasn't in any hurry. Definitely noticed it used 3/4's of the tank between Wellington & Hamilton. Enjoy your road trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Very nice car, they still look smart all these years later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceebee05 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks Colin, yes they hold there age well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Welcome to the forum mate, imo the e39 looks better than its contemporary bros! Your e39 seems to sit quite high! Are those 17's on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceebee05 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2014 They are Cliff, the dream is to lower it a tiny bit. Similar to a Motorsport or Alpina package both seem to be a nice mix of handling & comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
