Hi ZHP team,

I’m not a big forum poster, but regularly read the forum.

I’m facing a dilemma. I love my zhp. It’s a 2004 JET Black 6mt with sand interior 135k miles. The car is well sorted, and has no issues, though I haven’t yet done a major maintenance overhaul. I bought the car with every intention of long term ownership, but there’s a problem. My wife really doesn’t like it. She wants me to have a bigger car, and to be honest with my 6’4 frame, the zhp is pretty

Here’s the dilemma, out if the blue a 2001 E39 540i 6mt in TiAg sport package with 80k miles popped up locally. I can get my wife’s support to buy it, but it will cost me the zhp. This car is probably a bit more “practical” for my family, and from what I can tell is the closest to a zhp I could get in a 5 series.

I have yet to see the car in person, but the pictures are promising.

If it checks out, should I go for it?