Bmw m5 (e39)

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A dalliance with the Mercedes-Benz E53 gives us a chance to reassess where our affections really rest.

Power/engine size: 118bhp/1.8 litre Engine/gearbox: V6/four-speed manual 0-60/top speed: 11.5 seconds/115mph Price new: £3,173 price now: from £750,000-£1m I'VE had a model of the Lancia Aurelia for m

P38s are often seen as a challenging DIY-maintenance money pits but a well-chosen one can be a genuine pleasure to own – and, if you buy right, a bargain, too

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