Those deals you just can't pass up...

[Xenocide]

Bought a new car and totally was not planning on it

Found this son of a bitch on craigslist for 2 grand. Its a 1998 528i 5 speed with the sport package with 120k. Has every option except heated seats. Rare as hell. Guy overheated the motor and blew the head gasket. Spent 600 redoing the cooling system because he thought he just had a bad radiator. I have an extra head sitting in my shed....Well I guess I have a DD, sigh.

98 is really rare with sport package, wheels worth almost as much as I paid for the car

Car looks just like this, put down a deposit, picking it up monday, real pics to follow

[amancuso]

Wow, great buy... once you go 5, you never go back. (Ask me how I know!)

[tiFreak]

that's a great deal, lucky you

[THAT318]

5's are nice. i like e39s and you got one hell of a deal on that too. considering you have an extra head and im assuming you will put it together yourself thats not a bad buy for 2 grand.

[cooljess76]

Never been a fan of e39's or 5 series' in general. 540's and M5's are meh... 528's just don't do anything for me since they have the same power as the 328i but 700lbs heavier than the Ti. IDK, it may be a nice second car if you have kids or for that one time you have to pick your parents up at the airport. e39's just aren't timeless like the 318ti. With the newer model 5 series' flooding the streets, people just see them as last years model. I like the e39 touring though

I'd install your head and turn it around for a decent profit.

[Xenocide]

ha, thanks for the encouragement Jess.

Its a nice highway cruiser and around town car...nothing special which is exactly what I want. Wagons are badass though I agree.

[cooljess76]

5 series' are nice for what they are. While they might not be as sporty as the 3 series, they're a heck of a lot more luxurious. Jeff this is an excellent opportunity to make some cash. Fix it and sell it, that's all I'm saying.

[spidertri]

E39 sports are awesome. My Dad has a 530i sport and its amazing how comfortable yet sporty that car is. That a nice DD you'll have there.

[Xenocide]

Originally Posted by cooljess76

5 series' are nice for what they are. While they might not be as sporty as the 3 series, they're a heck of a lot more luxurious. Jeff this is an excellent opportunity to make some cash. Fix it and sell it, that's all I'm saying.

We shall see...That is what I am looking for. I do a lot of Highway driving. Will still keep the 3 but its just too much to drive in the city too stiff with the 500/600 springs and poly bushings. Plus its getting a stroker motor So I want a DD this may not be it, but ill fix it, drive it for a bit and see how I like it.

[dahamler]

Sell me this car with the spare head. Tis the season.

[Xenocide]

haha riiiiight

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by cooljess76

I like the e39 touring though

me too, I wish you could get a 540 touring with a standard not that I can afford it anyway

[mohaughn]

Originally Posted by cooljess76

Never been a fan of e39's or 5 series' in general. 540's and M5's are meh... 528's just don't do anything for me since they have the same power as the 328i but 700lbs heavier than the Ti. IDK, it may be a nice second car if you have kids or for that one time you have to pick your parents up at the airport. e39's just aren't timeless like the 318ti. With the newer model 5 series' flooding the streets, people just see them as last years model. I like the e39 touring though

I'd install your head and turn it around for a decent profit.

Doing 160+ around Daytona in an M5 with over 500HP might change that opinion of the E39 M5. It is really a capable car. I'm a sucker for the e39 touring... I think I posted a pic before of my hatchback caravan..

[amancuso]

an e39 is a fantastic all round car. I've had one for 3 years and love it. It's a completely different experience from a 318ti, it's not as harsh or noisy. It IS quick, refined and firm. Here's a shot of mine. People can't believe it's 10 years old.

[Xenocide]

got it