Pictures of my new m5

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I need some Photoshop software! It's masking tape by the way;)

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Thank you, your kind words are much appreciated.

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goldblum said:

Masking tape maestro then.H4NPC.

All that meticulous planning, design and execution wasted!

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M5Tom said:

I saw this for sale! Looks a lovely lovely example. You can tell it's been looked after just by the fact it's wearing bloody decent tyres.

Congratulations.

I've always thought that too! Good premium tyres mark out owners who don't skimp on their cars.

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M5Tom said:

Great minds think alike!

How you finding the handbrake on that hill you park her on?

Judging by your user name, we definitely think alike!!

I think that the photo's may be exaggerating the slope a little, as it is quite shallow. The handbrake seems to cope with all situations. Are they a known weakness then?

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ArmaghMan said:

Thats not a new M5, it's an old M5 and all the better for it.

Sorry, I meant new to me! And you're right, the better for it imo.

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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

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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).

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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!!

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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!!

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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.

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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?

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krisdelta said:

Is it an AC Schnitzer spoiler on the top of the rear screen?

Yeah, it's AC Schnitzer, it was on it when I bought it. I like it, it gives the rear end a more aggressive stance imo.

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Gad said:

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

I've replied to your p.m, don't know if you received it?