E34 3.8 M5 dead, replacement suggestions?

[stuckonduty]

Due to a blind 80 odd year old women I now need to replace my beloved M5 (see below) any suggestions from the masses? I'm thinking around the 7-10k mark, it will be my only car.

[vz-r_dave]

stuckonduty said:

Due to a blind 80 odd year old women I now need to replace my beloved M5 (see below) any suggestions from the masses? I'm thinking around the 7-10k mark, it will be my only car.

Oh mate that is fking terrible, can you get another one?

[wackojacko]

That's a shame ..... why not go for an E39 M5

[stuckonduty]

Another M5 is an option, but I thought I could use this as a chance to try something different, but yes I have spent a good few hours checking out all the e39 V8's for sale on here

[RobCrezz]

What requirements. Does it need to be a big saloon? Comfortable? etc

[MeerGruen]

E36 M3.


Then buy an E30 Shell (Touring?) and put M5 running gear into it.

[Munter]

Something like an RS4 or 6?

[Marf]

MeerGruen said:

E36 M3.


Then buy an E30 Shell (Touring?) and put M5 running gear into it.

Proper PH response right here.

[VinceFox]

e46 m3, at the risk of being a bit obvious?

[Munter]

How about an S-Type R? 400BHP. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3229703.htm

[E30M3SE]

disasterous.

[Munter]

And now for something you probably didn't consider: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3378904.htm

(Just in case you don't like having money)

[E30M3SE]

A little over budget, but

[stuckonduty]

Some nice suggestions there I've ran an e30 325 sport in the past, I ran the M5 for 7 1/2 years both as a second car then as a daily drive. The replacement doesn't have to be a big saloon at all, as I'm not restricted by kids\work etc, anything with 2 seats and a little boot space is an option

[Munter]

stuckonduty said:

anything with 2 seats and a little boot space is an option

Do ya feel lucky? You can get bottom price 911 (996) for just under 10k.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3420297.htm

[SuperVM]

I'd probably be considering an E46 M3, E39 M5 or a Monaro.

[stuckonduty]

Munter said:

Do ya feel lucky? You can get bottom price 911 (996) for just under 10k.

Interesting, although I've heard tales of oval shaped pistons

[Munter]

stuckonduty said:

Munter said:

Do ya feel lucky? You can get bottom price 911 (996) for just under 10k.

Interesting, although I've heard tales of oval shaped pistons

If it does take your interest. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Contains a lot of good info. Or read sections 4 and 5 of the buyers guide here: http://www.hartech.org/buyers.html

[xxdaix]

what about this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2800590.htm
A RS4.



4wd for the harsh winters in the north and some go for when you feel like it.... should be similar running costs as the M5 to.

[wackojacko]

xxdaix said:

what about this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2800590.htm
A RS4.



4wd for the harsh winters in the north and some go for when you feel like it.... should be similar running costs as the M5 to.

Good god no ! Bork fact is ridiculous on these, repair bills can make M5's look cheap to run .....Sub 10K B5 RS4 is a nono from me.