BMW M5 owners. Got one now!! PICS!!
20-09-2008, 09:47 PM
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i haven't any pics yet tbh, i'll get some soon though.
It's le mans blue with black and grey leather, 2001 car with widescreen telly and most of the options i think? although there's that many i'd have to see a list and tick the ones i have
SOOOO impressed with it so far, and fuel consumption seems similar if not better than the evo
it is unbelievably good for the money!
It's le mans blue with black and grey leather, 2001 car with widescreen telly and most of the options i think? although there's that many i'd have to see a list and tick the ones i have
SOOOO impressed with it so far, and fuel consumption seems similar if not better than the evo
it is unbelievably good for the money!
20-09-2008, 10:10 PM
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The quality you are buying and driving is what swings it for me. They drive better at 200,000 miles than ANY ford or Mitsubishi Lancer does when NEW. And so they should, dont forget, fully loaded, these cars were Ł65000 only 6-7 years ago!
Imlooking forward to your pictures!
Imlooking forward to your pictures!
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20-09-2008, 10:17 PM
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The quality you are buying and driving is what swings it for me. They dribe better at 200,000 miles than ANY ford or Mitsubishi Lacer does when NEW. And so they should, dont forget, fully loaded, these cars were Ł65000 only 6-7 years ago!
Imlooking forward to your pictures!
Imlooking forward to your pictures!
This car has nearly double the mileage my evo had, yet feels like a brand new car...no rattles whatsoever.
There are 2 VERY minor things that aren't 100% perfect, but nothing worth not buying it for....one being the common missing pixels on the dash display (about 3 missing pixels from the trip reading lol)
So many toys to play with too!! making calls from the in built phone is also great fun
20-09-2008, 10:22 PM
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Sorry to but in on ya thread bud weis 
But stu have to chipped yours and wot gains did you get if you have ???
Maybe looking to get one now as the 530d met a timely end this week ;0(
But stu have to chipped yours and wot gains did you get if you have ???
Maybe looking to get one now as the 530d met a timely end this week ;0(
20-09-2008, 10:23 PM
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No problem mate, it's a question i'd like to know, although i'd be surprised if there was much to be had without changing parts?
20-09-2008, 10:26 PM
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This,ll last how long?? 
Pleased for you Martin, they,re a cracking car these, mate has had one @ work a while now, it,s SO nice hearing doors clunk, quality makes a great sound...
Pleased for you Martin, they,re a cracking car these, mate has had one @ work a while now, it,s SO nice hearing doors clunk, quality makes a great sound...
20-09-2008, 10:31 PM
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and more power even if slight.How much ya pay if ya dont mind me asking (PM if ya wish) and wot spec ?? Look forward to the pics anyway
20-09-2008, 10:31 PM
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5L V8 400BHP
6 Speed Manual Gearbox
18" Alloys
SAT NAV
TV
Teletext
Dual Zone Digital Climate Control
Grey and black Nappa Leather Interior
Brushed Aliminium Trim
Electric Heated Seats with Drivers Memory
Centre front and Rear Arm Rest
Premium Sound System with 6 disc changer
On-board Computer showing MPG/temps etc
Built in laptimer and stopwatch (handy at the ring)
Cruise Control
Sports Mode (Improves steering and accelerator ratio)
Traction Control
Multi Function Steering Wheel (controls radio and cruise control)
Electric rear privacy blinds
Electric Tilt and Slide Sunroof
Electric windows all round
Electric Folding Mirrors with memory
Interior and exterior mirrors are all automatic anti glare. (They go dark when bright lights shine in them)
Washer jets, and mirrors are all heated.
Multiple Airbags in dash, wheel, front pillars and all four doors
Power Assisted steering
Xenon Head Lights
Angel eyes (You must upgrade these to 7000K LED's)
Front Fog Lights
Auto Tyre pressure monitoring
Parking Sensors front and rear
Mirrors drop to view kerbs automatically when you select reverse. (Switchable)
Remote Central Locking
Alarm/Immobiliser
Automatic rain sensing Wipers
auto headlight activation
Anti Lock Brakes
Toolkit in boot
DECENT First aid kit built into car
Rechargeable torch built into car
Warning Triangle built into car
2 Main ignition keys with remote controls built in
Full tints all round
3 driver settings that set the position of: Seats, steering wheel, mirrors and aircon. Great for other drivers.
Auto key charging. The remotes charge up in the igntion automatically. No batteries in them.
Disarm key personalisation.
When Nicole gets in with her key, the car sets all seats, mirrors, aircon, steering wheel etc to her settings. When i use my keyfob to disarm, it sets it back to mine. No more changing seats and stuff... bliss!
Do any other features actually exist? LOL
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20-09-2008, 10:34 PM
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that list seems the same as mine, except i don't have rear window blinds...there's probably a ton of stuff i haven't found too
Gotta go to bed now as i have an early start, but i'll be on for more discussion tomorrow!
Gotta go to bed now as i have an early start, but i'll be on for more discussion tomorrow!
20-09-2008, 10:43 PM
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We can squeeze another 20bhp ish out of them and let her pull her natural top speed of 186mph but then she must use super unleaded and one of the positive poibnts of the car is it runs fine on normal unleaded.
21-09-2008, 09:39 AM
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Good test of the vanos system.
Drive in 2nd. 2500rpm. Nail it. Should pull quite progressively to 4k, then pull harder round to the limiter.
Drive in 2nd. 4000rpm. Nail it. Should shove you back in your seat like a turbocharged car and pull progressively to the limiter.
Drive in 2nd. 2500rpm. Nail it. Should pull quite progressively to 4k, then pull harder round to the limiter.
Drive in 2nd. 4000rpm. Nail it. Should shove you back in your seat like a turbocharged car and pull progressively to the limiter.
I need a go in one thats performing as it should be - Its the first one i've driven but I KNOW it wasnt right.
21-09-2008, 05:43 PM
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21-09-2008, 08:30 PM
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21-09-2008, 08:42 PM
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21-09-2008, 09:44 PM
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21-09-2008, 10:14 PM
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Just caught up on this thread............
TV Reception : Really depends where you are, some areas I used to pic up really well, others not so good. It's all down to your local area. Try it in a few different places, and you'll see what I mean.
I know you'll love it, and they certainly don't handle like the big car people think they are. But if you've ever driven behind one on a motorway, and compared it to other cars, it's not as big as you think.
I loved mine...........and it's a car I'd always be willing to return too.
I sold mine to the first person who came to view it and got my full asking price.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/665097.htm
And only lost 1k in 18 months of ownership............which isn't bad at all, and for the enjoyment I got from it, it's just about unbeatable.
Visit : www.m5board.com and it'll tell you everything you'll ever need to know and is a good active forum.
TV Reception : Really depends where you are, some areas I used to pic up really well, others not so good. It's all down to your local area. Try it in a few different places, and you'll see what I mean.
I know you'll love it, and they certainly don't handle like the big car people think they are. But if you've ever driven behind one on a motorway, and compared it to other cars, it's not as big as you think.
I loved mine...........and it's a car I'd always be willing to return too.
I sold mine to the first person who came to view it and got my full asking price.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/665097.htm
And only lost 1k in 18 months of ownership............which isn't bad at all, and for the enjoyment I got from it, it's just about unbeatable.
Visit : www.m5board.com and it'll tell you everything you'll ever need to know and is a good active forum.
22-09-2008, 12:04 PM
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and they won't have lost nearly 50k off the value in 7 years either!!
M5's are stupidly good for the money though, my insurance has actually gone down Ł100 a year and i am getting more mpg than my Evo i just sold....it's WIN WIN WIN!!
22-09-2008, 12:11 PM
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I'm just angry at myself for not getting one sooner
I absolutely love it, it's awesome!
I'm half tempted to buy some MAF's and that cam sensor that seems to be a problem, just to make sure she's perfect.
It drives beautifully and feels fast, but you never know.
I am going to a RR Day next week actually, but i'm unsure if the M5 will be alright on there? i'm sure i read that the traction control will cut in as the front wheels will be stationary?
either way i'm over the moon, i'll get pics up in a bit hopefully, although it's just started pissing down here
I absolutely love it, it's awesome!
I'm half tempted to buy some MAF's and that cam sensor that seems to be a problem, just to make sure she's perfect.
It drives beautifully and feels fast, but you never know.
I am going to a RR Day next week actually, but i'm unsure if the M5 will be alright on there? i'm sure i read that the traction control will cut in as the front wheels will be stationary?
either way i'm over the moon, i'll get pics up in a bit hopefully, although it's just started pissing down here
22-09-2008, 12:13 PM
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we'v just bought a e60 m5 v10 power and was cheap at 29k with 34k on the clock way way to many options on that beast but its my grandads car wotn pretend its mine
22-09-2008, 08:33 PM
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sorry guys it was just too wet here to go out and take some.I finish early tomorrow so i'll do my best.
It looks just like jims in his sig if that helps
22-09-2008, 08:37 PM
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