What car for about £7k E39 M5 ???
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Thought it was about time I treated myself to a nice car. Having been a petrol head for as long as I can remember I've finally come to that point in my life where I can afford something a bit tasty !
I'm 33 and have a beautiful girlfriend and a 2 year old boy, so need to bear in mind I will need more than 2 seats. Live where I work so don't worry too much about petrol consumption. Running costs aren't the most important thing, although don't want them to be sky high.
I enjoy 'spirited' driving when I'm on my own and living in Cornwall am spoilt for choice with decent roads, but do drive to London every now and then with passengers, again not the most important thing.
What I've always wanted was an E39 M5 and think that's what I'm going to get, but thought it would be good to get some advise and thoughts from like minded people. My friends aren't exactly useful when it comes to cars!!!
Look forward to any response given.
I'm 33 and have a beautiful girlfriend and a 2 year old boy, so need to bear in mind I will need more than 2 seats. Live where I work so don't worry too much about petrol consumption. Running costs aren't the most important thing, although don't want them to be sky high.
I enjoy 'spirited' driving when I'm on my own and living in Cornwall am spoilt for choice with decent roads, but do drive to London every now and then with passengers, again not the most important thing.
What I've always wanted was an E39 M5 and think that's what I'm going to get, but thought it would be good to get some advise and thoughts from like minded people. My friends aren't exactly useful when it comes to cars!!!
Look forward to any response given.
Edited by kilboshikid on Tuesday 9th December 18:34
Nice one guys thanks, taken the plunge and picking it up tomorrow 
Also got it for £5k
Luckily this one seems to be void of any rust which is a result.
Its actually the one that was featured on wheeler dealers !!!
Will get some pics a soon as poss.
Thanks for the reassuring comments, makes me even happier to know I've made the right choice.
Also got it for £5k
Luckily this one seems to be void of any rust which is a result.
Its actually the one that was featured on wheeler dealers !!!
Will get some pics a soon as poss.
Thanks for the reassuring comments, makes me even happier to know I've made the right choice.
So far so good, had it inspected by an ex BMW technician and he gave it the all clear, except for the rear tyres ! Going to get it fully serviced when I get back to Cornwall by Oceans BMW Falmouth as I know the manager, he will look after me.
Yes it was the one from Epsom as it goes. As it had been on the show I rang a friend of mine who worked on the Wheeler Dealers programme. He told me before its a bit of a con as they buy the cars, check everything out and replace everything that needs replacing. As it is broadcast they can't afford for things to go wrong so they cheat a bit and just show the cheaper parts getting replaced so that they can make a 'profit'. So the car had a new gearbox put in, all the suspension replaced, the alternator was actually a new one, not just the old one with new bearings. There was a lot more too so I'm quiet pleased with it.
Will keep you posted on my progress with anything interesting.
Thanks again for all comments and please keep them coming.
Ps, just got the mufflers deleted
Yes it was the one from Epsom as it goes. As it had been on the show I rang a friend of mine who worked on the Wheeler Dealers programme. He told me before its a bit of a con as they buy the cars, check everything out and replace everything that needs replacing. As it is broadcast they can't afford for things to go wrong so they cheat a bit and just show the cheaper parts getting replaced so that they can make a 'profit'. So the car had a new gearbox put in, all the suspension replaced, the alternator was actually a new one, not just the old one with new bearings. There was a lot more too so I'm quiet pleased with it.
Will keep you posted on my progress with anything interesting.
Thanks again for all comments and please keep them coming.
Ps, just got the mufflers deleted
Golfdsg your right, but she was sat next to me while I was typing so thought I would get some brownie points! Now she is not here I can call her 'the all knowing thorn of thorns in the side'! Lets hope she doesn't ever see this!!!! lol
It is just standard suspension from what I can tell. Autocarparts are an excellent place to buy from and I use them all the time.
Just returned from a nice drive to cornwall, managed to get her up to #~=mph, 10mph short of her limited top speed, was messing with a guy in a merc c320. Then after a long brisk drive back I nearly get taken out by some stupid chav w
ker in Watford !!!! Oh well made it in one piece 
Thanks again for everyones responses and advice
It is just standard suspension from what I can tell. Autocarparts are an excellent place to buy from and I use them all the time.
Just returned from a nice drive to cornwall, managed to get her up to #~=mph, 10mph short of her limited top speed, was messing with a guy in a merc c320. Then after a long brisk drive back I nearly get taken out by some stupid chav w
ker in Watford !!!! Oh well made it in one piece Thanks again for everyones responses and advice
e21Mark said:
Nice choice of car. Certainly one of the best looking M5's.
Whereabouts in Cornwall are you? We're fortunate enough to have a couple of excellent BMW independents down here. The best one for your M5 would be Joe @ ARM in Drump Rd, Redruth. There's always a good selection of M cars there and they also have a dyno in house. Hourly rate is probably less than half of Ocean. In fact Ocean charge £105 p.h and ARM are £35 p.h, so definitely makes running cars like these more affordable.
Thanks for the info e21Mark, I'm in Perranporth so not too far away. If you ever see me driving around make yourself known Whereabouts in Cornwall are you? We're fortunate enough to have a couple of excellent BMW independents down here. The best one for your M5 would be Joe @ ARM in Drump Rd, Redruth. There's always a good selection of M cars there and they also have a dyno in house. Hourly rate is probably less than half of Ocean. In fact Ocean charge £105 p.h and ARM are £35 p.h, so definitely makes running cars like these more affordable.
Edited by e21Mark on Tuesday 30th December 10:51
Edited by e21Mark on Tuesday 30th December 19:32
You might be able to hear me driving around as have had the mufflers deleted ! sounds awesome .If just done 3 trips to cornwall and back to London since I brought it and it has been truly amazing. So comfortable when cruising and a proper laugh on the twisty bits. Also noticed a few extra black lines around some of the round abouts on the A303.......wonder how they got there?????
Reminds me need some new rear tyres.......
Also surprised a Porsche 911 driver the other day, don't think he expected my family saloon to keep up with and then pull away from him at the lights lol.
This car is truly living up to everything I read about. Love it
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