Pictures of my new m5

[nickrex]

M5Tom said:

Yup. E39 handbrakes are awful most of the time. Mine works for a while and then changes it's mind and wouldn't even hold a shopping trolley in place.....Tried everything to fix it.

Anything that needs doing on yours?

I have to say, so far, touch wood, everything's in order. The car is in amazing condition, no noises, clunks or leaks. Full history, low(ish) miles (69k), right spec, I couldn't be happier! I did wait a while before finding this one though, I know not all of them are so sound.

One minor issue, the alarm likes waking me up at 4a.m. I checked the bonnet sensor and it seemed fine, any ideas?

Edited by nickrex on Sunday 4th September 20:00

[cerb4.5lee]

Heaven,looks lovely,hope it treats you well.

Always lusted after one of these,great buy.

Have fun.

[CDM3]

Nothing says M Car like Estoril Blue mate! Top Choice

Although the mother-in-Law says she knows my car cos of the 'Manky' Blue colour!!!!

She knows how to cut me deep

[Gibo993]

Pferdestarke said:

What a great machine. A stunning example of one of the finest all rounders ever produced.

You'll probably want to watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tDg1YKp8M0

Umm always thought the driving in that film to be a bit suspect, made for the American market 'Look he can change gear!! and when you go fast round corners let go of the wheel!'

Always thought this summed up the beast:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXQKDybMc5Q

[chilistrucker]

stunning car, i like it.
how do you rate it. i recently sold my e34 m5, the greatest car i ever had, but because of my job, just not used enough. i'd consider an e39 in the future, job permitting.

[nickrex]

Pferdestarke said:

What a great machine. A stunning example of one of the finest all rounders ever produced.

You'll probably want to watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tDg1YKp8M0

Thanks. I wish it was as clever as Mr Owen's though! His appears to self correct oversteer without the input of the driver (4:47).

[nickrex]

chilistrucker said:

stunning car, i like it.
how do you rate it. i recently sold my e34 m5, the greatest car i ever had, but because of my job, just not used enough. i'd consider an e39 in the future, job permitting.

I've always wanted an M5, I'd of loved an E34 but it never happened. The E39 M5 always, realistically, represented the ultimate attainable 'great' car for me. All those Evo road tests are now parked on my drive (with a lot of the roads they use not too far away as well!) and I'm pretty content.
It really is good. Basically, it does everything very, very well. Maybe not one of the fastest super saloons any more, but it's got too much for most things out there.
My advice, if you can stretch to one, go for it!!

[nickrex]

Gibo993 said:

Umm always thought the driving in that film to be a bit suspect, made for the American market 'Look he can change gear!! and when you go fast round corners let go of the wheel!'

Always thought this summed up the beast:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXQKDybMc5Q

Love it!!

[chilistrucker]

glad your enjoying it, it does look lovely.

[Gibo993]

The best car I have ever owned, including E60 M5, VXR Monaro, 996, I plonked on a Tubi exhaust and I don't think many cars can sound that good! I miss her everyday, I do love the Estoril Blue, stunning but I must admit I never ever grew tired of Le Mans blue, the car was made to be blue!!

[y2blade]

nickrex said:

I like that

enjoy

[andrewturner]

I really like that. Best colour IMO.

[Gad]

Nice clean looking motor you wont be dissapointed only had mine a few months and love it

[KENZ]

Agreed. Really nice example that.

[undertow]

Very, very nice

I'm going to look at one tomorrow and hope it's in similar condition

[benny 61]

Looks lovely, very understated looks, can't tell its a M5 till you get round the back.

[nickrex]

undertow said:

Very, very nice

I'm going to look at one tomorrow and hope it's in similar condition

Thanks guys. Good luck with the viewing, let me know how it goes.

[nickrex]

Gad said:

Nice clean looking motor you wont be dissapointed only had mine a few months and love it

Cheers mate. I see you're from neck of the woods and you've removed your mufflers. Could you tell me where you had the work done?

[Adz The Rat]

That looks lovely, great colour.

[bmthnick1981]

Love the colour, not so sure about the spoiler thing at the top of the rear screen.