| When it comes to the used car sector one car has | | | | being 'the best car in the world'. It cemented the |
| dominated above all others: the BMW 5 Series. For | | | | position of the BMW 5 Series as a true all time classic |
| almost 40 years this has been the world's favourite | | | | and consolidated its place at the head of the |
| executive saloon and there's no sign of it slowing | | | | executive saloon market. It is one of the most highly |
| down. | | | | sought models on the used market. However, with |
| The original 1972 design is a true classic. It lasted, | | | | recent launches, prices have been pushed down. If |
| with only a few minor revisions, right the way | | | | you're smart you can find some real bargains. |
| through until 1987. The earliest versions are few and | | | | Until now the BMW 5 Series retained most of the |
| far between. Most have rusted away or been sold as | | | | features that made it great, but in 2003 it got a |
| scrap, but collectors do value them and a good | | | | severe overhaul thanks to design boss Chris Bangle. |
| condition early model can fetch almost 2,000 pounds. | | | | He introduced a radical new look and design. Die hard |
| The first major upgrade came with the E34 which | | | | fans were appalled and a series of hate groups |
| featured a host of high performance models | | | | surfaced on the internet. Time will tell if this goes on |
| culminating in the outstanding M5. It has become a | | | | to become a used car classic as fans re-evaluate it |
| staple with used car buyers over the years. Durable | | | | based on its own considerable powers or fades away |
| and reliable it's the kind of car you can drive for a | | | | to become a pariah car. |
| couple of years for a little bit of cheap motoring. It | | | | Now there's a new BMW 5 Series on the block. |
| picked up where the original left off and ran until | | | | Bangle has gone and this new model returns to |
| 1996, when the E39 was already earning a reputation | | | | basics. Fans are delighted to see some hallmark |
| as an all time great in the four door saloon market. | | | | features returning. It looks the real deal and seems |
| Thanks to improved power, outstanding handling and | | | | set to recapture its place as the leading executive |
| rock solid reliability it has fostered a reputation as | | | | car in its class. The future looks as bright as the past. |