here is a pic of what I currently have in my E39 1999 528iT.

http://royzoellner.com/bmw/wheel.jpg

what are my options as far as steering wheel replacement. The touring has been parked outside and the wheel is showing some sun damage.

could i buy a sport steering and use the airbag I have?

thanks,
roy

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=DR51&mospid=47561&hg=32&fg=35

I would bet that any of these would work--a good one looks like the M3 style with the round middle and sculpted sides. You would have to double check, but almost certainly looking at similar model year in Europe it will work. Good luck!

yeah ive seen a ton of e39s with that m3 style steering wheel... so it should work... at least the basic essential functions anyways.

ummmm, what would the total cost of the M Sports wheel be?