E61 V8 Bearding

[philmots]

Few pics....











They almost look like they could be used on a 'for sale' advert. It does look well.

[Shirt587]

Sold mine early this week and it was collected this morning.

Feel like I've just put a family pet to sleep.

[hornetrider]

Shirt587 said:

Sold mine early this week and it was collected this morning.

Feel like I've just put a family pet to sleep.

I hear you. I hope the sun shines this weekend for pics as mine is going in the classifieds as well. Sad times.

[dom9]

What's with you guys all selling up!?

I've just gone over 80k miles and still loving it!

Can't see it leaving for any reason, at the moment [touches wood w.r.t. engine issues]!

[philmots]

Mine's up still.

Had an average amount of interest.

One guy was put off by the tax, another guy was asking about mpg (he was looking at 530d's), another offered what I wanted but wanted it delivering to Bristol, and another guy was about to leave a deposit but bought a basic spec 545 instead as he thought it was better value.

All fair enough, I'll keep waiting, I thought it may of gone by now but I'm in the fortunate position of not really needing to sell.

[hornetrider]

Didn't even know yours was up Phil. My Alltrack is 3/4 weeks from delivery so now's the time for me.

[dom9]

philmots said:

Mine's up still.

Had an average amount of interest.

One guy was put off by the tax, another guy was asking about mpg (he was looking at 530d's), another offered what I wanted but wanted it delivering to Bristol, and another guy was about to leave a deposit but bought a basic spec 545 instead as he thought it was better value.

All fair enough, I'll keep waiting, I thought it may of gone by now but I'm in the fortunate position of not really needing to sell.

Could always check Shiply (I use it to pick up cars I buy without viewing, because I'm lazy) for a flat bed delivery... Usually a lot cheaper than you expect and possibly not a huge % off the asking price!?

Your car is lovely; I'm sure it will go to a good home!

PS this 545i seems pretty good value considering there is one with 20k less miles up for more than twice the money: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Edited by dom9 on Thursday 12th May 13:14

[philmots]

hornetrider said:

Didn't even know yours was up Phil. My Alltrack is 3/4 weeks from delivery so now's the time for me.

It's for sale in the usual places, have a look and see what you think.

If I wanted one I'd buy it, it looks and is great.

[hornetrider]

philmots said:

It's for sale in the usual places, have a look and see what you think.

Honestly? Very waffly

List spec, history and spends with dates, mot. Describe condition. Price. Done.

philmots said:

If I wanted one I'd buy it, it looks and is great.

If I wanted to buy one I'd wait a few days and see what else pops up...

[philmots]

I must admit i thought I was waffling when I wrote it!

I'll give it another week and see what happens, I may make it less waffly.. I don't see how it could be off putting though.

[eliot]

Re valve stem seals - i've got the AGA tool available if anyone wants to tackle the job themselves. Used it on my 750 - the seals that came off were rock hard, especially the exhaust ones.

[mondeoman]

philmots said:

I must admit i thought I was waffling when I wrote it!

I'll give it another week and see what happens, I may make it less waffly.. I don't see how it could be off putting though.

If I had £5k spare I'd be interested, should've got an estate when I got mine, but none around at the time.

[Bodie390]

Hi guys

Has anyone got a genuine BMW fire extinguisher fitted to their E61 that can take pics please?

I've got the mounting part - 82 27 2 166 304 and I was wondering if it's a chore to fit as it looks like it.

[hashtag]

Bodie390 said:

Hi guys

Has anyone got a genuine BMW fire extinguisher fitted to their E61 that can take pics please?

I've got the mounting part - 82 27 2 166 304 and I was wondering if it's a chore to fit as it looks like it.

I have one fitted, will post some photo's later

[hornetrider]

[dom9]

What's up HR? Has the beast sold?

Mrs9 has taken mine away for a glamping hen do this weekend.

Had to have it sanitised by the guys who work out of the Tesco garage at Brooklands... came up lovely!

[philmots]

My beast is still here.. Maybe they're an acquired taste!?

[hornetrider]

dom9 said:

Has the beast sold?

Hold your horses, only put it up at lunchtime

[philmots]

It's gone, best car i've had by far.

[jboy72]

philmots said:

It's gone, best car i've had by far.

Well, congrats I guess. I hope you pointed the new owner to this thread so he can post his smiley faces later after the run home!!