Hi every one, I write from sunny southern Spain. Since retiring, we spend a lot of our time between our house in West Sussex, and Spain, in a house near Bedar, in Eastern Almeria. I have just sold my beautiful 2008 330i coupé, only because it mostly sat in the garage in Uk, on a battery conditioner, and only did 2500 miles in the last 20 months. I really want an older but VERY high spec 5 series touring, with the straight 6 engine, that I can keep, and not suffer the massive depreciation that the 330 did! I have BMW bikes in UK and here in Spain, and before the 330, had a 328i touring for 12 years. Definitely like my BM's, and hope that the forum can advise of the best 5 series touring model to go for, and any models to avoid. :) Thanks and look forward to hearing from forum members. Ainsley