Should I buy a BMW E39?

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Should I buy a BMW E39?

I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'.

I'm looking to cover around 10,000 miles per year but the journeys will be long motorway runs once a week. Otherwise the car would be largely parked up. I'm a big fan of 90's/00's nostalgia, diesel, comfort, and large engines. I'm also mildly mindful of MPG and running costs to a degree.

I'm looking at a BMW E39 as this seems to fit the bill but are there other options? I've considered Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, but I'm not convinced they'd be as fun to drive.

Asked on 28 April 2022 by gingersquirrel

Answered by Andrew Brady

An E39 5 Series sounds like a good option but we'd recommend a petrol – they'll be more fun to drive and more reliable, while also having more 'future classic' potential. Alternatively, how about a Jaguar XJ? The X350 model represents excellent value for money at the moment and could be a very rewarding car to own.

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