New BMW User
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Category: Technical & Model Specific Forums
Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60 & E61)
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=4261
Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 04:11
Topic: New BMW User
Posted By: siulong
Subject: New BMW User
Date Posted: 25-November-2003 at 16:45
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Hi guys, I'm in the process of buying a 5 series (E39). I was just wondering if any of you could tell me what year of the 5 series they introduced the Angel Eyes (well that's what i call them anyway not sure of the correct term). The lights when on sidelights look like iris's! Hope I'm making atleast some sense. Thanks alot |
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 25-November-2003 at 23:20
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
I think the angel eyes are called halos. If I am correct they would have been available from about 1996, as the model before the E39, the E34 (which is the one I have) doesnt have enclosed headlights. There seems to be several different types of halo available, you quite often see them advertised on e-bay. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: siulong
Date Posted: 26-November-2003 at 11:02
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Other question. I really, really like the 5 series and am so close to getting one. I'm only 25 and was wondering if you think the car will be a bit much for me? I've got a baby on the way i really want a nice practicle car. |
Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 26-November-2003 at 11:21
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I don't think you are quite correct there nigel. Halo's were available after 99 when the car recieved a minor facelift. Zenon were available as an option from 1996 when the car was introduced. Many older e39's now have halo or angel eyes as it cost around £350 to do the conversion. Now you can just about get a kit to work on any BMW although the e39 kits use LED'd and are much better. -------------  Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. http://635csi.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ - Coupe Events
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Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 26-November-2003 at 11:39
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Suilong,
Ive got an old 528 i SE (D-reg). 115k fantastic car, no problems. Fuel not bad 20 - 30 mpg. Go on get a BMW, you know you want to!!! ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 26-November-2003 at 22:51
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fair enough sohlman, there is a p plate one quite local to me with them, but he may well have retro-fitted them ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |