My new little runabout

[MarkP]

Health to enjoy it.
Wouldnt fancy putting the petrol into it though, ideally would prefer a diesel one.......with a sport kit

 

[I R HillBilly]

lyons

These are in the post for you.

 

[suckindiesel]

Nice choice - Ive been waiting on this! Just a pity cant see it in the flesh! Its very 'you'! One thing is a pity however - you've skipped out so many 'fun' cars that you will never go back to - but hey heres hopeing for a mid life crisis in a year or two! You better still have it next summer...

 

[Richy]

love these cars, but unlike yourself, i think ill wait about 20 years to buy one, im riff raff for the forseeable future health to drive!

 

[andy_gdon]

I'm for Jordanstown this evening mate...have to get a run out in this - just to see what all the hype is

Race ya

 

[Boydie]

might see you or hear you on the road andy

nice choice lyons - as said, its so you lol but i would definately try source a m kit

 

[Woodcutter]

E39 5-series' look great, love the headlights. Walnut has no place in a car though, you should get those inlays replaced ASAP!

I have to admit, I'm surprised at a 22 year old buying a 525i SE.......you're growing old before your time young man......

Great cars though, my Mum's old car was an E39 M Sport with 18" parallels.......such a great mile muncher......

 

[Boydie]

lyons

These are in the post for you.

and you need this too:

 

[ally_mac]

Thanks one and all.

I actually like the chrome strip around the windows etc, like all things it look smuch better in the flesh.

Dont worry Brendy, there'll not be an M badge in sight .

And there'll be no lowering either! Do you people not listen!?

Health to drive mate, they are a comfy big bus

Watch the chrome strip, its has a habbit of fading after a while and can look messy, so try to polish it every so often

 

[pablo]

get it dechromed

 

[Gambit]

very smart looking! nice set of wheels and it'll look sweet as.

 

[Lyons]

Thanks all, once more. I appreciate all the kind comments!

Andy; it stays at home during the week, and unless im mistaken you still havent called to show me the Evo.

Ally_mac: what would you suggest using to polish the chrome? Would brasso or the like do the trick?

Pablo, driving through Banbridge yesterday and i spotted Joe Weirs auto had a set of 2nd hand 18" M Parallel wheels for sale, !! Forgot to phone for the price today though.

 

[Lyons]

Nice choice - Ive been waiting on this! Just a pity cant see it in the flesh! Its very 'you'! One thing is a pity however - you've skipped out so many 'fun' cars that you will never go back to - but hey heres hopeing for a mid life crisis in a year or two! You better still have it next summer...

Crawford thats balls. Just because i havent gone for small sporty hatches doesnt mean ive missed out on fun cars! Whats fun to me is different to others, and i must say im having fun in the 525!

An E39 M5 will be had one day too, so just calm yourself .

 

[big cyril]

Excellent.




A little warm water and dental floss applied to the boot lid and it will be perfect.

 

[Lyons]

Lol, ive been thinking about those!! Wasnt sure how to tackle it, but at the same time i didnt want some 17 year olds seeing me driving it and assuming it was a mere 520 .

Are they only stuck on then?

 

[Cess]

I actually like this....a lot Good luck with the car

 

[big cyril]

Well the ones on my one series were - easy enough to get off,softened it with warm water, then dental floss and a credit card, worst bit was the sticky stuff which holds the numbers on, this was removed with bug and tar remover.

 

[Lyons]

That will keep me out of trouble on Saturday for a while anyway!

Ill have to try and source some M% ones to stick on.

 

[Ben P]

nice motor lyons ! always like these motors.

and i always liked seamy's effort ........

 

[B A Baracus]

Nice motor Victor, looks well

 

[saxo_man]

Lovely, really want one of these some day. Is there a nice note off the engine??

 

[DaddyCC]

HAHA, finally u got the granda bus... Was expectin the Audi to turn up but better choice

Not too fussed on oul cream leather in virtually any car but she's pimp besides

Was lookin at 530d and 520d's a while ago as a possible change but still goin big £££, only drove 1 530d over a weekend n loved the car, as u say, just like bein in ur livin room!!!!

 

[MrDave]

I get to drive my da's 525i and i want one, tho i get funny looks from the police when im wearing a cap and an adidas hoody. Wonder why? How do you have this insured ? and I agree a big comfortable bus that can leave most hatches is nice, specially when its so easy to drive .

The badges are easy enough taken off, used a hairdryer and string and it didnt take too long at all.

Get a set of alloys with 5 or so spokes as cleaning those 16s is a pain and you will need to do them a lot as the brakes give off a lot of dust ...

 

[ally_mac]

Ally_mac: what would you suggest using to polish the chrome? Would brasso or the like do the trick?

I used Autosol on it and BMW themselves recommend it, only thing is you need to start looking after it now, cause once it starts to fade, its near impossible to get the shine back in it

 

[Lyons]

Lovely, really want one of these some day. Is there a nice note off the engine??

In a word, yes .