E 39 sportwagen

[fastfredracing]

I just pulled the trigger on an E39 , 528 sportwagen. Our old 960 volvo just crested 180,000 miles, and is starting to make some funny little engine noises. I am sure it will make it to 200,00, but I hate not having a nice reliable vehicle . My lady drives 60 miles a day into town and back, and we like to travel ,. I missed this car a month ago on ebay, and was bummed. Here this morning I see it shows up on e bay again. (dead beat bidder)
The exact car I wanted , black on black. sport package, some minor issues, 107,000 miles, a few minor issues, 5k
I work on these cars on a regular basis, and I have grown to love them. Easy to work on , reliable, run and drive great, easilly a 200k mile automobile.
This will mostly be the new family truckster, my lady will drive it most of the time. I will probably turn the volvo into my new work truck for the rental houses.
What do you guys think???

[Dueller]

FWIW I'm looking for something similar based on my experience witha 92 E34 wagon. My beater wagion has nearly 250K miles and still runs, rides, handles like a champ. In the 160K miles I've owned it I've replaced a water pump, a fuel pump and a (pricey) ride control rear strut. Total maintenance outlay in those 160K miles was about $1300 (including the 700$ shock coutesy of pelican which I don't think the E39 has).

From what I understand, (from a bud who has an e39) expect struts ($400 DIY) and brake rotors ($220 DIY)at c. 100K miles...other than that his e39 has been trouble free.

BTW, the feel of an e39 wagon is like it was machined out of a single piece of billet...nothing against the Vulva, but a much more solid feeling car. Bet the Missus will love it.

[89911]

Stick? Nice car.

[ChkbookMechanic]

Nice car, just watch out for the water pump and cooling system (radiator, fan, etc) since they seem to like to explode in the E39s.

I just got rid of my E39 M5 on Monday... traded it for another Porsche.