As per heading, sold the E39 530d to my brother in Upington and delivered the car yesterday. It still is one of the best cars in the World for a reason. Because it is so good! Upon arrival he had already removed the tappet cover of the E39 528i for Vanos and we sorted that out and was finished by about 7 in the evening. Early this morning i hit the road in the 528i for Hartenbos, got there at 2 and transferred all my tools, trolley jack, trestle, etc., into my "new" 1994 Merc E280 that my brother had traded in on the 530d and came home to Hermanus with my new acquisition. Arrived home just now at 6 o'clock after a very nice trip. Could really compare the 1998 E39 528i with the 1994 E280 Merc and must say that the BMW handles the road much better. Both have just over 200k kms on the odo, and are in very good condition. Merc pulls better from 80 to 120. Both hold their speeds on uphills with the BMW much nicer around the corners. Feels much more driver orientated with the Merc slightly wallowing around the corners. Got about 11km/l with the BM and about 12km/l with the Merc. Both are autos. I want to fix one or two small things on the Merc and then it will be for sale for R30k onco. Will be posting piccies then.
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