E39 vs E60
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I got better mileage on my E39, but it was getting old, so repairs were starting to become more frequent. I erased 10 years when I got my '07 CPO, so repairs have been minimal, but gas mileage went from 28 to 23 mpg.
I think stress is a personal thing. I don't stress because I realize I made a choice when I bought this brand and certain obligations come with the territory. These cars aren't for everyone.
I think stress is a personal thing. I don't stress because I realize I made a choice when I bought this brand and certain obligations come with the territory. These cars aren't for everyone.
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My Ride: E60 M54
Model Year: 525i 2004
I got better mileage on my E39, but it was getting old, so repairs were starting to become more frequent. I erased 10 years when I got my '07 CPO, so repairs have been minimal, but gas mileage went from 28 to 23 mpg.
I think stress is a personal thing. I don't stress because I realize I made a choice when I bought this brand and certain obligations come with the territory. These cars aren't for everyone.
I think stress is a personal thing. I don't stress because I realize I made a choice when I bought this brand and certain obligations come with the territory. These cars aren't for everyone.
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I would not but only agree 100% on this "I think stress is a personal thing. I don't stress because I realize I made a choice when I bought this brand and certain obligations come with the territory. These cars aren't for everyone." Learning it the hard way now as Indy's are getting ridiculous and $tealers cost $209 per hour
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My Ride: 2005 525i 6MT
my 97 528 Auto gets right about 20 mpg and my 05 525 MT gets 24.7 i believe.
however my 528 reads 250 on the dash and the e60 says 120 so time will tell for me. i've replaced alot on the e39 so i know its a solid car.. or that i've replaced lol
however my 528 reads 250 on the dash and the e60 says 120 so time will tell for me. i've replaced alot on the e39 so i know its a solid car.. or that i've replaced lol
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I haven't owned the E60 long enough to comment on maintenance costs (only a month). I've found that you really need to stay on top of maintenance in the E39, but it's a very easy car to work on. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
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My Ride: E60 M54
Model Year: 525i 2004
I get better mileage in my E60 (530xi) than I do in my E39 (525iT). We do about a 50/50 mix of city and highway and I'll get just under 500 miles on a tank in the E60 and 400 in the E39. Gas tank in the E60 is ~17.5 gallons and ~18 in the E39. OBC indicates about 27.5 average in the E60 and about 24.5 in the E39.
I haven't owned the E60 long enough to comment on maintenance costs (only a month). I've found that you really need to stay on top of maintenance in the E39, but it's a very easy car to work on. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
I haven't owned the E60 long enough to comment on maintenance costs (only a month). I've found that you really need to stay on top of maintenance in the E39, but it's a very easy car to work on. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
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