your 5 series pics

Here's mine - if you also go on the BMW5.co.uk forum, sorry - you've seen this lot already!

A 1997 540i Touring Auto with the following options:

M suspension

M steering wheel

Comfort seats

6 CD changer

Retractable load floor

GSM car phone

Debadged

It's also still under the BMW warranty which is a real boon and probably rare at this age. One previous owner and 76,000 miles.

Had it 5 weeks, get 23mpg average (unprintable lows, highs of 26-27 on long trips) and absolutely love it.

It was totally standard when I got it but soon updated to angels plus clear side and rear lights (all without those nasty orange bulbs ). Wheels left alone as they never kerb, look great after 7 years and have affordable tyres. Gone for Goodyear F1 GS-D3's which I can highly recommend - quiet, comfortable and grip like leecehes

This no badge estate car has already surprised a few people

(Blue=edited text, May 2005)

b8aulk,

Thanks for the nice comments. Yes, she is a beaut and I really dig the colour even though it isn't the easiest to keep clean.

It'll probably remain standard but I keep an eye on ebay etc. If some angel eyes come up at a decent price (not £300+ which is nearly dealer price) then I'll be sorely tempted. The wheels I have (16") look quite nice and give a decent ride and yet the handling is still superb so they may as well stay.

That said, Alpina ones are a fave of mine and one day I may see some original ones or reps and be unable to help myself...

Try again