E61 M5, 4 yrs idle and need to start

[Broom246]

I know this is all but criminal but have a with an E61 M5 touring which has been idle for just over 4 yrs. Is there anything I should do or be weary of when I go to start it?

Edited by Broom246 on Thursday 15th November 10:13

[Broom246]

Very, will probally need new one

[Broom246]

I'm moving it to sell it

Edited by Broom246 on Thursday 15th November 10:15

[Broom246]

U intreasted Dean lol

[Broom246]

For your kidney or the car lol.
It's one owner from new (June 07), interlargos Blue. 20K max on clock. E61 pretty well speced, not sure on additional extras tho does have large sunroof and power boot option. It's based in Sheffield, hopefully gonna pop up to it this weekend and get pics of it and the nissan and see the dealer about "service"

DeanR32 said:

Colour, spec, miles, history and above all, price! He's a doctor, he can't want for much for it!

[Broom246]

I'll get you some, but on my desktop only got laptop with m. Quit a few spider webs tho

D3fender said:

Would love to see pictures?

[Broom246]

Thks CDP, I'm sure would work, but so near dealership my just call them to send the sales guy & a mechanic to the car

CDP said:

Trailer to a BMW dealer? Pretty much all of these activities should be possible without that. Except for the system reset, surely a new battery it should just go back to defaults or can't they design an embedded system properly?

[Broom246]

Had it serviced defo, he's normally very fussy, Had BMW out last yr for a recall on the battery cover or similar. Believe it or not he's a real car nut hes up to 7 cars!! he email me to help shift these 2 as got another coming in Nov and finally run out of room.

DeanR32 said:

I don't have that sort of money for such a punt.

Sytner do though, and they can sort it and no one be any the wiser.

Keep us updated with the outcome though mate.

He couldn't have used it 6 months! Did it even have the running in service?

[Broom246]

I think about 35K, it's a UK spec with sat nav on a 59 plate in silver with 5k on clock.

R60EST said:

Any idea how much he wants for the GT-R ?

[Broom246]

It is a beautiful car for sure, have got pic with side view if you don't mind my son in it lol

R60EST said:

spooky, I was last to post in this thread

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

I may be very tempted , seriously . PM me when he's decided exactly how much and I'll arrange a viewing ( having made a phone call to make sure the funds are in place )

[Broom246]

All sold bar the GTR & M5, 7 new ones in there place, now using on road parking!!

TheForceV4 said:

Wow theres some top notch metal on that drive!!!

[Broom246]

Sorry focus not great

R60EST said:

Please post it . The last time I bought a car on a whim was in 2003 , a 1999 M5 . Drove past it on a car sales lot. I turned around and went for a closer look , 2 days later it was sitting on my drive. I should exit this thread now but something tells me it's just the beginning.....

Edited by Broom246 on Thursday 15th November 10:10

[Broom246]

Will need a full service regardless. Recovery and starting this way best option in long run.

Edited by Broom246 on Thursday 15th November 10:18

[Broom246]

Thanks for interest omniflow, but going to keep the 167's on the car.

[Broom246]

[quote=darreni]

I'm sure the car will be fine.
Service, Tyres & maybe new pads & battery & off you go.

I'm sure it's fine too but better safe than sorry, car has just been collected for it's transport to garage for work to start.

[Broom246]

I’m sorry Dean but not been impressed with BMW dealer network on the whole, both wrt car or costing. Inc the one the M5 was as purchased from for just over 90K (1 of 7 cars from them!).
Interest from some v good independents who seem to care about the car more than just profit.
The car is well spec’d even for a standard M5 & have taken this on board both for the good of the car and valuation.
Inspection today / tomorrow for service and overhaul for work next week.

DeanR32 said:

How much are listers paying for this car?

[Broom246]

I'll mark it in my calendar for then

CraigMST said:

Is that an SLS in the background? Call me in 5 years...

[Broom246]

As far as I"m aware would be no issues as never been serviced outside of approved BMW ppl, and well within the required 60k on mileage.[quote=SD 80]Would it be possible to purchase a BMW or Mondial warranty for this?

[Broom246]

darreni said:

Broom246 said:

s I"m aware would be no issues as never been serviced outside of approved BMW ppl, and well within the required 60k on mileage.

SD 80 said:

Would it be possible to purchase a BMW or Mondial warranty for this?

If more than 2 years between services, regardless of mileage covered, the car would not be eligible for the BMW/Mondial extended warranty.

Have just checked using vehicle details, Natalie at Mondial has confirmed there is absolutely no problem in providing a warranty, 3 levels of cover and 18 different pricing options etc etc and has kindly sent me the details via email. It's called a lasped policy and covers after one month and will only not cover and previous faults. Which are none according to BMW after full clean bill of health received in writing today. I even mentioned this 2 year servicing gap, so poss updated the policy or now just profit driven. Either way It is possible lookin at e-mail comprehensive cover BMW / Mondial for yr for E61 M5 is £1044.20 so cheaper than the mthly fuel bill.