Replacing the E34 go E39 or???

[93 525 Paul]

At 178k miles the wife wants to move on. The E34 was tremendous for us but we are looking at newer options. I've looked a 114k mi 970 540 and a 70k mi 2005 530. Both are below low blue and seem fine, but the newer ones just don't look great to me. A bit bloated methinks.
Either series preferable???
The 97 - 03 5 series cars I've driven have badly cracked windshield rubber. Is that a big expense? The ws trim on the E34 was $120 a side x 2 so...
Thanks in advance for your input.

[bmwrp8]

At 178k miles the wife wants to move on. The E34 was tremendous for us but we are looking at newer options. I've looked a 114k mi 970 540 and a 70k mi 2005 530. Both are below low blue and seem fine, but the newer ones just don't look great to me. A bit bloated methinks.
Either series preferable???
The 97 - 03 5 series cars I've driven have badly cracked windshield rubber. Is that a big expense? The ws trim on the E34 was $120 a side x 2 so...
Thanks in advance for your input.

e38

[Interceptor]

e38

+1

But, be sure to go for the FL version, pre-FL had more electrical problems and M62TU is more torquey and less of a gas guzzler than the non-VANOS M62.

[bubba966]

But, be sure to go for the FL version, pre-FL had more electrical problems and M62TU is more torquey and less of a gas guzzler than the non-VANOS M62.

FL version?

[Interceptor]

FL version?

Facelift.

[93 525 Paul]

+1

But, be sure to go for the FL version, pre-FL had more electrical problems and M62TU is more torquey and less of a gas guzzler than the non-VANOS M62.

So is this one pre or post FL and what think?
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1474041919.html

[Interceptor]

So is this one pre or post FL and what think?
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1474041919.html

This is the last production year for model E38. It looks great, 110k is nothing for a car like that, but be sure to take it for a check up at a shop you trust

[eaglecomm]

hahaha.. yeah, I would go e38 as well.. but its because I have one. If you are a DIY, there is more knowledge out there in the forums for repair work on the E39 than on the newer 5s. Plus there are more electronics (both good and bad) on the newer 5s. Do you like the body styles equally? Both E39s and E38s are very well priced at the moment..

[bmwrp8]

hahaha.. yeah, I would go e38 as well.. but its because I have one. If you are a DIY, there is more knowledge out there in the forums for repair work on the E39 than on the newer 5s. Plus there are more electronics (both good and bad) on the newer 5s. Do you like the body styles equally? Both E39s and E38s are very well priced at the moment..

I love the body style of the e39. I love big cars too thats why i also love the e38 and w140 benz. i had a 2002 525i e39 i love to death but all its given me is electrical problems so i sold it.I love DIY but when it comes to electrical gremlins I HATE EM!

[bubba966]

I'd go E38 as well. A nice 99-01 740i Sport would be what I'd go for.