intro - back in a BMW DD, man I love this touring

[OptimusGlen]

I've had 3 E30's and an E38 previously but have not had a BMW daily driver in several years. Also still have a 1974 R90/6 motorcycle. Sold my previous daily driver (Jeep) and picked up an E39 touring recently so I thought I'd introduce myself since I'll be around here more often now.

1999 540it aspen silver
auto with sport package, navigation, rolling load floor, and a bunch of other little factory options that really work nicely.
I'm the third owner

only mods are an AC Schnitzer spoiler and Bilstein shocks, extensive maintenance history including air shocks, full timing job, and a replacement transmission.

some paint/rust issues just starting so I'll be addressing those this summer.



Load floor works great, I may have exceeded the weight limit though... I didn't roll it all the way out with this on there.


The motorcycle if anyone cares.

this photo by JGusty

my main fun/project car is a 1971 Porsche 914-4 that I am building a 911 motor for, but now it's getting way off topic.

[coolcom]

Clean wagon, man! Very nice. What the heck is a rolling load floor?

[OptimusGlen]

The floor of the hatch area slides out for easy loading. Neat and somewhat rare option I do believe.

[dannyzabolotny]

Welcome! My X5 4.6is has that rolling load floor, it's pretty nifty. I also have a 2000 540it in Japan Red, it's a good daily driver.

[Pelican Parts]

Welcome and very clean looking E39 - take a look at our site's DIY tech articles on that platform is/when you're doing maintenance or any repairs to the car. Please let us know if you have any questions!


BMW 5-Series E39 (1996-2003) Technical Articles

[Mike WW]

I've had 3 E30's and an E38 previously but have not had a BMW daily driver in several years. Also still have a 1974 R90/6 motorcycle. Sold my previous daily driver (Jeep) and picked up an E39 touring recently so I thought I'd introduce myself since I'll be around here more often now.

1999 540it aspen silver
auto with sport package, navigation, rolling load floor, and a bunch of other little factory options that really work nicely.
I'm the third owner

only mods are an AC Schnitzer spoiler and Bilstein shocks, extensive maintenance history including air shocks, full timing job, and a replacement transmission.

some paint/rust issues just starting so I'll be addressing those this summer.



Load floor works great, I may have exceeded the weight limit though... I didn't roll it all the way out with this on there.


The motorcycle if anyone cares.

this photo by JGusty

my main fun/project car is a 1971 Porsche 914-4 that I am building a 911 motor for, but now it's getting way off topic.

I like it, both using it in a utilitarian mode and making the P car into a 914/6. Welcome back!

[s14brent]

nice collection you got there! I like that r90/6!