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E39 530i vs E60 pre 2006 530I

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Old 07-20-2012, 04:08 PM
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Hi, Guys,

I have an E46 330i with 166k miles and am considering the next daily driver. I would like to hear from your guys on both the E39 530i and E60 pre 2006 530i. I know they share the same M54 engine which I am very comfortable with all the maintenance items. Which one would you pick and why? Thanks again for your valuable advise.
Old 07-20-2012, 04:25 PM
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E60, without question. of course, I always thought the E39 looked like a bloated turtle, so my opinion might not help you.

find a clean E60 with nav. it truly is a better car.
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the 2006-07? e60 doesnt have a m54 motor they have a light weight n52b30 engine..
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Originally Posted by ta0sum
the 2006-07? e60 doesnt have a m54 motor they have a light weight n52b30 engine..
'04 and '05 both have M54. N52 was phased in for MY2006.
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