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5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60, E61) From the very beginning the 5 Series has had cutting edge styling with leading edge performance. Comfortable on a plush drive, or capable in a performance setting, the 5 Series has always done it all. From the Sedan, to the Touring, to the Beast known as the ///M5, there is a reason that 5 Series owners are the most steadfast enthusiasts of the brand.

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Old 05-07-2004, 03:42 PM
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The official "Buying a 5er" thread

Ok people, since i have been seeing alot of "buying a 5er" threads lately, asking what to look for in purchasing one, i took it upon myself to find some of the older threads to help these people out. If you have any tips, threads, websites, or suggestion in terms of purchasing a new or used 5er, then post it here. This way people only have to come here to find out what they need to know, and ask questions....

BMW e12:
http://www.e12e28.ch/weblinks/15a05000.htm

BMW e28:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=321174

BMW e28 528 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=315630

BMW e28 535 specific:

BMW e28 M5 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=268201
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=328975

BMW e34:
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main.htm
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=322984

BMW e34 525 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=318007
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=317365
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=316924
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=315643
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=270183
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328194

BMW e34 525 TDS:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=315208

BMW e34 530 specific:
http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/ferrari/464/
http://www.e34v8.org

BMW e34 535 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=327494

BMW e34 540: specific
http://www.e34v8.org

BMW e34 M5 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=315518

BMW e34 Touring specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=320030

BMW e39:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=280912
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=269583
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=276844

BMW e39 525 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=321238

BMW e39 528 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=269266
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=132142
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=280583

BMW e39 530 specific:

BMW e39 540 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=319964
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=318229
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=316835
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=317107
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=316396
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=238872
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=268796
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=266279
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=265105
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=264838
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=269295
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=268293
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=265716
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=266307
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=280704
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=280522
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=279969
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=323557
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=330081
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=330683
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=303810
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=327862

BMW e39 M5 specific:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=315048
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=322409
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=328510

BMW e39 vs. e36 ’99 M3:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=328042

e60 530 vs. 545:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=278596

e60 530 vs. Acura RL:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=235077

e60 M5:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/foru...ad.php?t=270123

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Old 05-07-2004, 09:12 PM
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Hey thanks a lot for putting together the list of posts.

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How many E39s were sold in the US?
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Old 08-20-2004, 11:53 AM
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I'm not sure, but there were ALOT.
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Old 10-25-2004, 04:45 PM
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looking for 5 series

thanks for the info. I am one of those guys looking for a 5 series 99-2000. Must be auto. If you have any ideas, I'm listening. thanks
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Old 10-26-2004, 05:00 PM
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I suggest finding an automatic 540, and if you want to spend less find a 530.

The difference- one is V8 and one is Inline6. The V8 is a monster while the 530 is just a very fun car.
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I'm very happy with my Auto 1999 528iT. Having the power of an 8cylinder would be nice but i'm happy with my economical v6. The service guy at an indepindent bmw place in tulsa said the v6 was alot less in the maintenance area compred to a v8. Plus my v6 gets much better gas milage compared to that of a v8.

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I'm very happy with my Auto 1999 528iT. Having the power of an 8cylinder would be nice but i'm happy with my economical v6. The service guy at an indepindent bmw place in tulsa said the v6 was alot less in the maintenance area compred to a v8. Plus my v6 gets much better gas milage compared to that of a v8.

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I think you mean I6. Inline 6 is what your BMW has. BMW never made a v6 engine as far as I know. You do get much better gas mileage then the v8s.
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right, so i have an inline six (is inline same as a straight six?) opposed to a v6.. good to know.. anyhow about milage i think the bmw service place mentioned better gas milage and I just assumed it too.
did i assume wrong?
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Old 11-15-2004, 04:35 PM
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right, so i have an inline six (is inline same as a straight six?) opposed to a v6.. good to know.. anyhow about milage i think the bmw service place mentioned better gas milage and I just assumed it too.
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Yes its the same thing as a straight six. As for the gas mileage, you assumed correctly. The i6's get much better gas mileage.
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What about the e34 M5 and 535i? They aren't listed here.
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Old 12-03-2004, 05:23 PM
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What about the e34 M5 and 535i? They aren't listed here.
Make the threads and I will add them.
All I did was compile a database of all the threads already started. If I didn't find it then I didn't make a new one.
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Old 12-06-2004, 10:23 AM
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thanks for the links but could you make it so we know what we are clicking on then finding out afterwards?
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Old 12-08-2004, 02:56 PM
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I guess I could, but I honestly don't feel like it right now.
I will do it later.
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Something for the pre 1988 5 series, even a link on recall info for the original 530i, and 528i.

early 5s
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Something for the pre 1988 5 series, even a link on recall info for the original 530i, and 528i.

early 5s
Good find.
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Great Advice on maintaining a E34 530 or 540 here.

http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/ferrari/464/

and of course here

http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main.htm

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