Best looking BMW of all time, timeless, classic elegance. And no Bangle butt! The best thing about this car is the power - you just need to think and the power is there, no asking, no ßitching, no complaining. She's as happy at 10 km/h as she is at 100 km/h (if not more).

Fuel economy - not the best but what do you expect from a V8?

Interior Design: this is a driver's car, plain and simple. From the subtle angle of the dashboard and the centre console towards the driver, to the ideal distance between the gas, brake and clutch pedal, to just how the gear shifter falls to hand effortlessly, or the lack of iDrive, or the satisfying, bank-vault-like "thud" when you close the door, this model style (E39) is the last of an era.

Exterior styling: 3 words: No Bangle Butt.

Reliability: An overall reliable car, but when she breaks, she breaks big-time!

Overall: they don't make 'em like this anymore!