Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 200 pages
- Published by: The Crowood Press April 23, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1861267959
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1861267955
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Book Dimensions:
9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 1.4 pounds
Book Description
The BMW 5 Series has been running for over twenty-five years and during that time has consistently set the standard for medium-sized sporting saloons. Motoring historian, James Taylor, tells the complete story of the design, development and production of these cars through each generation. Topics covered include: History of BMW before the 5 Series; Detailed model-by-model specifications; Production details and running costs; M-Series and Touring models are discussed; and Advice on buying a BMW 5 Series today. Illustrated throughout, this is essential reading for all motoring enthusiasts.
Reader Reviews
This is an updated edition of an earlier work. The additional information on the E39 (1997-2003) is very good, but it still a little thin compared to earlier models. They are also not covered very well in the last chapter on buying a used 5-er. The book is otherwise full of excellent information on the 5 series line. The author spends a great deal of print on the `Super' editions by aftermarket tuners which is great for those really looking for a collectable car. The book uses the King's English, but it isn't too distracting for Americans. The illustrations are mostly black and white, which could have been improved. I found two humorous typos - one place a word dropped an `a' and later another word has an extra one. I guess it slid during printing. Over all a very good book for the BMW 5-er enthusiast.
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