Titan Silver E39 M5 2002

[Tom W]

So here she is... I lusted after a nice low mileage E39 M5 for many years and finally took the plunge late last year. It's currently on just over 71k with two prior owners and FSH... BMW main dealer upto 45k and specialists thereafter.

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Thought I would treat her to a pair of genuine Bosch MAFS, imported these from Germany. Highly recommended, now running smoother and no hesitation.

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Invested far too long hand polishing the spokes on the shadow chrome alloys...major OCD.

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Only the best oil to keep 'The Beast' lubricated. CASTROL 10w60 fully synthetic specifically formulated for BMW M Models.

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cosworth330 said:

Nice car. I ran one for 4 years.

Looks like it's parked in a cave !!!!! That building looks like it's about to fall down !! Only joking but Your garage looks a bit worse for wear. Is it an old barn ?

Good luck with the car and get some more pics up.

Simon.

The 'bat cave' is actually an old barn...we plan to renovate/reclad it once the new house is built...

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Polished up the quad tips with my favourite metal polish Autosol... came up beatifully.

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Averaged just under 30mpg on a recent 400 mile return trip to Sheffield... not bad at all for 400bhp saloon... all in air conditioned luxury!

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Tomm1992 said:

stunning! By far my favourite shape

Thanks, couldn't agree more. The styling is muscular yet understated. This is my third 5 series and by far the best all round package.

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Treated to a The Beast to a wash, clay, polish and seal with Autoglym and Megiaurs products.

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Bought a new bonnet emblem from Cotswold BMW... the princely sum of about £30.... BMW make good mark up on these!!

I also have the original chrome kidney grills but prefer the black ones as they make the air vents appear larger.

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TheAngryDog said:

Looks very nice Tom.

I hate it when people call them The Beast though. You've been spending too much time on M5Board!

I agree it is a rather annoying Americanism that they use on M5 Board!! Although it does sum up the nature of the car with its NA 5.0 V8.

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FELIX_5 said:

Not so much a beast, but a peach.....

Thanks Felix, most kind of you. They really are very special, yet usable cars.

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Birdster said:

I'm not normally a fan of silver cars, but that looks

Thanks Birdster. The Titan Silver has a lovely sparkle to it which changes in different lighting conditions. I know I am going to regret this moment, but due to a new house build project (starting next Monday) I have decided to let the car go to free up some much needed funds.

I have placed an advert in the PH classifieds.

Heres a quick picture taken outside its spiritual home, the supplying BMW dealer. (nb bored Fiancée in passenger seat!)

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0a said:

That really looks stunning Tom. I still remember the Autocar cover from when the E39 M5 was launched - 400bhp was unthinkable in such a normal looking car back then. As the last manual M5 it gets extra kudos from me.

Thanks Oa,
It's a great feeling to have excessive power, I end up driving it very sedately most of the time as you have nothing to prove and so much power in reserve. They are such useable and competent cruisers with a proper sports car vibe. The manual six speed gearbox has a lovely weighty action to it. I think a grown man might actually cry once it's sold!

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dragonheart said:

Cold air intakes would be my guess.

Got it in one Dragon heart. They are a popular upgrade on US spec cars and vent cold air direct to the front brakes.

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I have driven but never owned an RS4, lovely noise but felt very secure (4wd and planted) and certainly felt less involving to drive than the E39 M5. I always felt that the RS4 didn't deliver the engaging driving experience I was hoping for, despite being a hugely capable machine in its own right. I suspect that in poor weather the RS4 would no doubt become more useful!

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Well, the new house build is coming on rather better than expected, probably as the weather has been kind to us. The foundation dig is nearly complete and the concrete will be arriving soon!

The M5 is going to have to go, I reduced the price again this morning (see PH classifieds) and have had a few calls. Although no one has come to see it yet!

Going to be very sad to see the back of it...