E39 M5 Buying advice...
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Hi all.
I'm looking at getting a new car, something that is interesting, and hopefully won't depreciate too horribly over the next couple of years. On the shortlist are an E39 M5, E39 Alpina B10 V8, and an E65 750i (different but appeals quite a lot- depreciation aside).
This is one I'm looking at: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b... The mileage doesn't bother me personally if it drives fine, but I do wonder about re-sale once I've put 10-15k on it. And I also worry about using it during the winter- I know it's not going to fall to bits, but equally I don't want to ruin it with road salt if they are particularly rust prone. Who on here uses theirs as a daily, or have most of them dropped into Sunday car duties by now? Is the maintenance likely to be a total pain if used as a daily driver? I have a girly soft top thing as well, but that won't be out the garage until spring, so we're probably looking at 6k a year on the 5. I can't afford to sink more into it to get into a lower miler- is this a false economy?
Some owners insights would be much appreciated before I hear the V8 fire up at the weekend- I suspect that'll have me reaching for my wallet before I've thought it through properly!
Cheers
Craig
I'm looking at getting a new car, something that is interesting, and hopefully won't depreciate too horribly over the next couple of years. On the shortlist are an E39 M5, E39 Alpina B10 V8, and an E65 750i (different but appeals quite a lot- depreciation aside).
This is one I'm looking at: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b... The mileage doesn't bother me personally if it drives fine, but I do wonder about re-sale once I've put 10-15k on it. And I also worry about using it during the winter- I know it's not going to fall to bits, but equally I don't want to ruin it with road salt if they are particularly rust prone. Who on here uses theirs as a daily, or have most of them dropped into Sunday car duties by now? Is the maintenance likely to be a total pain if used as a daily driver? I have a girly soft top thing as well, but that won't be out the garage until spring, so we're probably looking at 6k a year on the 5. I can't afford to sink more into it to get into a lower miler- is this a false economy?
Some owners insights would be much appreciated before I hear the V8 fire up at the weekend- I suspect that'll have me reaching for my wallet before I've thought it through properly!
Cheers
Craig
Haha, a supercharger must make them fairly exciting!
Thanks for the replies. I was aware of the chain tensioners, but not the big end bearings. Bit worrying, I'll be double sure to listen out for any untoward noises.
The link is here. Sorry, I don't use this forum much, I didn't realise pasting wouldn't work.
I'd be interested to hear your opinions. I'm aware that it'll be far from idea as a winter hack- I've got a 325i touring currently which I have run on winters, but the
s nicked them. I might have to get some winters for the MR2- probably cheaper!
Thanks for the replies. I was aware of the chain tensioners, but not the big end bearings. Bit worrying, I'll be double sure to listen out for any untoward noises.
The link is here. Sorry, I don't use this forum much, I didn't realise pasting wouldn't work.
I'd be interested to hear your opinions. I'm aware that it'll be far from idea as a winter hack- I've got a 325i touring currently which I have run on winters, but the
s nicked them. I might have to get some winters for the MR2- probably cheaper!Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff