Owner Review: A lifetime's dream come true - My 1996 BMW 528i (E39)

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Basic information about my car:

1996 BMW 528i (E39) 

Reasons why I bought this car(purpose)

The E39 has always been my dream car. Back in 2005 my manager purchased at RM88K a 528i 98 model. We took it for a spin and at that moment I decided that I will own one someday.

Reasons why I chose this car

I surveyed few cars and decided this was the one which you need to be at the right place at the right time. This is a 96 SV with 1 owner. This car was purchased brand new from AB Malacca during the launch of the model which at that time was CBU imported in by AB. The mileage was at 480k+ with the original engine and only ran on Ron97 with service records from its last full overhaul.

User Experience

I have already done12k km.

This was purchased as my hobby/weekend ride. When I am stressed out all I gotta do is go for a spin and hit the pedal to the metal and the inline 6 sings to me. Car still has its torque for its age.

Pros and Cons

Pros of my car

1. Car at this age is loan free.
2. Better built than some brand new cars.
3. Big CC for petrol heads.
4. Entitled for classic road tax if your car meets the requirement.
5. Easy to get spare parts.

Cons 

1. High roadtax if you are not entitled for a classic.
2. Reliability due to its age.
3. Some parts don't come cheap.
4. Need a good foreman as your friend.

Ratings:

Total Score: 5

Performance: 5

Quality & Features: 5

Space: 5

Ride comfort: 5

Fuel Economy: 5

Price & cost: 5

Summary:

My E39 is my dream come true. I have upgraded the looks to M5 bumpers and sports exhaust system with a brand new glasurit paint. I plan to cover many miles with it once the state borders are open and enjoy the smooth drive of the first 5 Series with aluminium body and 2.8 inline 6 engine. 
Transformation： 

1. Performance exhaust system
2. Android touch screen
3. BBS RS740 rims 
4. M5 shape bumpers
5. Xenon and LED bulbs

Interesting Events:

As cars with such age will surely come with reliability issues, I had 2 which were minor. First was the fuel pump and second was during a heavy downpour the car stalled as there was a pool of water around the ecu. But both times my car managed to start up after sometime and took me home before heading to the workshop for repairs.

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