looking to get back to an E39 M5

[feanor75]

Allo

Sold my E39 M5 back in 2012 and now have the kids and life at a stage where I want an E39 in my life :-) again.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

So this I stumbled on ages ago - and it is still there, which makes me think the dealer has a rep or the car is a pony. A quick google search gives lets say a mixed bag on the dealer, any thoughts on the car or experience of this dealer?

I wish I could spruce 25k for a lower mileage version but this will be ran as a weekender and cannot justify that kind of spend, so the 8-14k mark is where I am

Rgs

Steve

[E-bmw]

So, go & have a look & make your own mind up.

It looks straight enough, have you done a previous MOT search on DVLA to get an idea of whether it has been looked after/at least fixed when it needed it?

[feanor75]

No MOT at mo - although history looks ok
Might nip along and see it, but the reviews of dealership, have me in 2 minds, nothing ventured I suppose

[TurboRob]

£10-12k will buy a very nice, enthusiast owned one that’s had lots done to it to keep in fine fettle - so long as you’re not a mileage snob.

All of them at this age will need bodywork and brake lines doing unless they’ve been garage queens.

Get over to Bmw5.co.uk and post a wanted ad, most likely to score a well maintained example there than anywhere else.

[bmwmike]

Someone on bmw5 has seen that car, do a search

[TheAngryDog]

I'd avoid that dealer like the plague.

[turboman786]

Avoid that dealer. Google Keighley trade centre and that will tell you all you need to know. All their cars are rough and nasty

[andymc]

I'd sooner st in my hands and clap than buy from them

[andymc]

https://www.google.com/search?q=motor+hub+review&a...

[feanor75]

Cheers guys.
Yes I remember Keighley Trade Centre - shame as it might be a cracker but they are not an outfit I would take a risk with, based on their history.
Will be posting a wanted advert on BMW5 and keeping an eye on pistonheads although I notice the classified section does not work so well here these days.

[bmwmike]

It's not a cracker it's a shed, as I said someone on bmw5 saw it