Bigger-6 E39??

[George Ax <George.Ax@xxxxxxx>]

While we're on the subject of E39's and whether to buy, has anyone heard
anything further about a third model sporting a 3.2-3.4 liter 6-cyl engine?
I recall hearing something a couple of months back, for '00-'01 build.  I
originally bought my E28 as a "tie-me-over" until ready to get an E39
(although at this point am having the time of my life with it ... and don't
have firm plans to move on anymore).  Still, a heftier 6 (affordably
priced) is an intriguing notion.

>
>
>The "factory demo" program does exist; I purchased a '97 E39 528i about 18
>mos ago, with 5000
>miles on it. Mine was supposedly driven by one of the "inside" execs; many
>are used by the
>factory reps that travel from dealer to dealer every day. They're usually
>good deals; I paid
>$42k for a $52K list 528i ( can you imagine?). Mine has every option
>offered except automatic
>trans and Park Distance Control ( and I might add the PDC one day<g> ).
>The "bad" news is,
>strike now, 'cause the word is that the reps are going to be driving E46s
>from now on...if your
>local dealer seems ignorant re the availability of these things, suggest
>that he call BMW NA to
>check their inventory.
>
>As to the E39 vs. E46 debate, I think the 5 is the big winner, hands
>down...as somebody else
>posted earlier, you can get the back out, and tuck it back in, with little
>effort and zero
>dramatics. My prior car was an E36 M3, and I don't miss the power all that
>much...the 5 is that
>good:)..PS, get the extra cost stereo..it's worth it.
>
>regards,
>
>
>Mike Capaldo
>
>'97 528i 5 speed , chock full of toys
>'96 454 Suburban , 6500 lbs of road hugging weight and 400 ft lbs of
>torque - same as the new
>M5!


o/______\o    AxMan
(oo_OO_oo)   '88 535i
[]o----o[]   118K miles, sharked on Thanksgiving!

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