Hi All,

I have just bought a BMW M5 E39, and wanted to show off my new baby!

The pre-children crisis is almost complete !!!!

These are the photos from the ad - she is a little dirty at the mo!


JJ







Cheers

 

nice, any more higher res pics?

 

how much?

 

Seconded

 

Nice one.


and thirded

 

There were a few under 13k a few months back when I was looking! A lot of car for not a lot of money to quote Mr R ainbird....

 

All said and done about Ł16k ish (including PX of old car). Paid a little more than book as she has a BMW warranty until Jan 07 - and that is worth more than anything IMHO

approx 70k miles young, and most expensive repairs done already under warranty last year (hooray!!)

The smoked glass is taking a little getting used to though.

Car is filthy at the mo, so I will clean and post some nice photos in next couple of days

I am like a child again - it is pretty quick by my standards!!

Best bit about the car so far - Wheels are graphite finish, so look the same clean and dirty!!!!!! This almost makes up for the fact that Carbon Black is a b**ch to keep clean!!

JJ

 

LOL

nice one JJ

 

Cheers Chip - hows tricks!?

Now cossie has been briefly off-roaded, I might bring her up to Weston next time I come to WSM Meet!!

JJ

 

Excellent, the M5 is a serious car, hope you enjoy it

 

Tricks are good thanks mate.

Definately bring it up to weston, you can take me out for a spin in it, ive not been in an E39 M5 for years and im sure it will remind me that they are even better than i remember!

When are you hoping to have the cossie back on the road?

 

Cheers Stu -

Currently building up a bit of experience with the car. Looking forward to doing a few miles in her. Building up a bit of bravery before switching off DSC!!!!!! LOL

JJ

 

nice

was close call between one of these (older shape M5) and my saff when i had to make a decision.

would love to own an e39 one day..........fell in love ever since i saw tiff hanging the arse off of it everytime he road tested one on topgear/fifth gear etc

awesome car.

400bhp isnt it???

 

alot of car for small'ish money,,,,

 

Oh yeah proper tool

 

Ref Weston - will do. Let me know when next meet is.

Ref Cossie, not sure yet. The bodywork is pretty significant. Going to be replacing all four doors (for good measure as have now sourced four completely rust free doors), both front wings, both sills, and both rear arches. Then going to paint complete in slightly different colour - I have now formally selected BMW CSL Grey!!! (Hope this isnt a mistake!)

Lots and lots of work to get all of the above done, and to boot, the differential decided to set the 'off-road' date by dying spectacularly week before last (DOH!). Not too unhappy, as I am pretty sure that the diff has basically not needed any work since she was first put on the car back when it was new!

At the same time, I am hoping to whip the engine out, and change the piston rings for good measure in an attempt to finally solve stupid smoking problem. Also sending Turbocharger back to Turbo Technics, as it has developed slight niggle on wastegate.

So not much to do. But not to worry, as it all has to be done by July 8th, when it goes back to the nurburgring.......... DOH!

I like a challenge.

JJ

 

Ouch @ the timescales on that one!

We're in weston ever sunday evening mate, so just pop up whenever suits you.

I'll (rather unusually) be in my cossie (replica) this weekend as ive got monday off work, might even have the S8 in it by then, so maybe interesting for you to see that?



I think the choice of colour will really suit a cossie, and seeing as you arent ever goign to sell it i dont think it matters thats its not "original" for the car
(thats how i justify it to myself anyway, as mine is a non-original colour as they never did 1.6GL sierras in yellow )

 

I remember Tiff giving sh*t to a Red one on one of clarksons videos, and fell in love!!! I have been bideing my time from that point on really!

Mind you, I wish I could drive it like he can!!

JJ

 

Nice one Chip

I will see if the wife will let me out to play on Sunday, and may see you there. Especially if the yellow peril is out to play! LOL

Maybe see you there

JJ

 

Cool, see you sunday hopefully then mate.

 

Ps

If the cossie isnt finished, you have a fantastic spare for the ring now!

 

Damn just missed the boat, my mate has an absolute pearler for fifteen grand he is trying to sell it for an Escos, he cant get away from Cossies
His is a blue one with blue/black leather, fully loaded telly ,sat nav n all the tricks, its funny tooling down the Motoway watching BBC 1 at 150 mph .
5.0 V8 is just an awesome sound as well

 

Hi m8, yup there are a few things to watch for - VANOS is a big one as per usual, and also the MAF sensors, which seem to go a lot, and generally cost lots and lots.

Almost every car I looked at has had attention to both of the above

Other than the above, it is usual things really. They do tend to burn a bit of oil though (just like a frigging cossie!!). I have not had to top mine up yet, so unknown how much mine uses.

Other than the above, they tend to be prone to bush wear etc. which is unsurprising.

JJ

 

Very nice car!!

I quite fancy the E36 M5 as a second car to the cossie but think the costs of running a cossy and M5 would be to high

 

nice

 

e36 is a 3 series?

 

Doh so it is Chip, i mean e34

 

I love the E34 M5's would definately have one as a daily driver if it wasnt for the fuel consumption

 

when i sell my e36 m3 convertible i will be after one of these,truly awsome car ,a proper wolf in sheeps clothing ,as for the warrenty its the best thing what came with mine ,used it allready ,new injecters,maf sensor,full diagnostic ,when i went to collect the car it was washed ,waxed ,and valleted they even waited until 6.45 for me to collect it ,pretty good service me thinks
jp

 

Seriously nice car

I think that the M5 will be my next car in tthe next 12months

Stu can you do anything to them extra "as if its needed"

Nige

 

My dream day to day car that

Was seriously thinking about one only a few weeks ago

 

Hi Mate v nice car I've always liked them myself They are so

 

I love these cars, one of my favourite all timers.

BUT, my mate who has his own garage and is a bit of a BMW / Porsche specialist said to steer clear as they are not as reliable as you would be led to believe.

But even so a truly awesome car. I love the original e28 M5 too. Ultra rare and fitted with a 286bhp 3.5 24v motor, a detuned version of the M1 engine. Book speed of 60 in 5.9 secs and 159mph tops, so no slouch for a big late 80's Beemer.

 

im totally lovin that i wanted one but had to go along with cheif long hair and get an Audi A4 avant

 

Nice choice, I actually looked at some E39 a few days ago and they are quite cheap nowadays.

 

That's a nice choice, allways loved them

 

Very nice cruiser but not a car that actually feels that quick, but i suspect the one i went out in had faulty mass air flows.

 

 

Hi m8, get your arse up to one of the meets locally (either exmouth or WSM) - If I'm there, I'll correct that little problem


I agree about the reliability concerns, though most of the probs seem to relate to the bolt-on engine bits like the vanos. After that, it all comes down to how they are looked after. The trouble is too many people cut too many corners on the maintenance, and at the end of the day, you get what you pay for!

As for the E34 M5 - I have driven a few of these. Get a late one, and you have a serious piece of kit, and arguably even more of a wolf in sheeps clothing than the E39!!!!

Have now turned off DSC and seen the light! Now it feels fast LOL

Chip et others - I have spoken with wife, and permit has been stamped for Sunday evening at WSM. I will bring the beast!!

JJ