Where are all the E39 M5's?

[tobybmw535i]

I have been looking for a E39 M5 for a while now on and off, but just cant seem to find any!

I am looking for a (Low Millage car below 70k) with DSP, Heritage leather in any colour combo.

There doesn't seem to be any around at the moment does anyone know of any cars?

[tobybmw535i]

M7RT V said:

Try giving GMS Cars a call, he normally has cars in the pipeline even though they are not listed on his site.

http://www.gmscars.co.uk/

Tell him Martyn with the Bluewater M5 sent you

Thanks i will give him a call.

[tobybmw535i]

tjk123 said:

knowlesi said:

As a matter of interest why are you so particular on low mileage? I would suggest that history and condition is a much more crucuial requirement for a car that is in the region of 11-15 years old and might provide you with a better selection of vehicles. At 70K miles most consumable parts will need replacing if they haven't been already and so not only will you be paying a premium for a low mileage example but you'll be footing the additional bills for some big ticket items. In my opinion obviously.

I have literally taken possession of a 2001 Carbon Black M5 with over 130K miles on the clock but it came with a wallet full of receipts and invoices to back up all the work carried out and you would not know it has done such mileage. I would recommend trawling the market and buying private.

Food for thought hopefully.

What he said. Really not worth focusing on mileage unless you have some kind of fetish for a car with less than the magic 100k on the clock.

Something enthusiast owned which has stacks of receipts for the usual stuff - rod bearings, chain guides, control arms, assorted sensors, HVAC issues... . That said you might get lucky and buy a peach with 70k miles which needs nothing doing... until you have to fork out for any or all of the above (or are persuaded to do them as preventative maintenance). You really should buy on condition.

I understand where you guys are coming from but 70K was my top Millage. I would be planning on putting a fair few miles on it for 18 months and then chopping it in for something newer.

My thinking was if i could sell the car with less than 100K on it i might not loose so much money . Although do you guys think it would be better buying a 100K plus car and just run it and see what i can get for it at the end?

[tobybmw535i]

Gruber said:

Actually, OP, I think 4star said they have a Le Mans blue pre-facelift car with circa 70k miles and heritage leather, coming onto their website in the next few days. Might be worth you giving them a call?

And of course, this one has just gone up on their website

http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-E39-M5-For-Sale-6...

It's beautiful, clearly had a shed-load spend on it, and I'm seriously tempted. Just struggling with mileage vs price.

Thanks i will have a look.

[tobybmw535i]

Thanks for all the replies I have contacted GMS to tell them what I am after. I have also taken into consideration what you have all said about millage spec etc and will be looking for condition and history over spec.

Thanks again and I will let you know how I get on!