Thoughts on high milage E39 M5? (classified ad)
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1197917.htm
Having a look at this tomorrow or Tuesday. My thoughts are its going to be scruffy and not to touch it with a bargepole but it is cheap and he reckons there is loads of history.
The council eyebrows and badges are ringing alarm bells for me.
Any thoughts?
Having a look at this tomorrow or Tuesday. My thoughts are its going to be scruffy and not to touch it with a bargepole but it is cheap and he reckons there is loads of history.
The council eyebrows and badges are ringing alarm bells for me.
Any thoughts?
its cheap, but M5's arent cars that should be bought on price. They can sting big, and I'd avoid one thats been passed about with lots of owners not parting with the cash required to keep them in the order they require.
Could be a 'bargain' but be aware of what you are looking at and get it inspected if you don't know your stuff with these.
Could be a 'bargain' but be aware of what you are looking at and get it inspected if you don't know your stuff with these.
If you're reasonably local, it would be worth taking a look at. Scrutanise the paperwork to ensure all is as it should be. I work on the basis that if its a bargain, then it sells immediately. This ad is already six days old, so it might not be the bargain you hope for. That said, Aberdeenshire is a fair old hike, so buyers may be limited.
"The car is clean and tidy and where's its miles very..."
That alone would put me off, as well as the poor layout and lack of information in the advert. You would think there was a word limit judging by some of the ads on the classifieds. I instantly think of a twenty-something McDonalds-eating, WKD-drinking, sportswear-clad oik when I see poor spelling and grammar, but let's not open that can of worms. I'd walk...
That alone would put me off, as well as the poor layout and lack of information in the advert. You would think there was a word limit judging by some of the ads on the classifieds. I instantly think of a twenty-something McDonalds-eating, WKD-drinking, sportswear-clad oik when I see poor spelling and grammar, but let's not open that can of worms. I'd walk...
Roan said:
"The car is clean and tidy and where's its miles very..."
That alone would put me off, as well as the poor layout and lack of information in the advert. You would think there was a word limit judging by some of the ads on the classifieds. I instantly think of a twenty-something McDonalds-eating, WKD-drinking, sportswear-clad oik when I see poor spelling and grammar, but let's not open that can of worms. I'd walk...
I agree, its 2 minutes from my work so ill have a look, im a mechanic with 14 years of experience so any mechanical stuff needing looked at doesnt really bother me, its just bodywork and parts prices that bother me really.That alone would put me off, as well as the poor layout and lack of information in the advert. You would think there was a word limit judging by some of the ads on the classifieds. I instantly think of a twenty-something McDonalds-eating, WKD-drinking, sportswear-clad oik when I see poor spelling and grammar, but let's not open that can of worms. I'd walk...
Im holding out hope that its really is ok and its maybe under priced but ill wait and see!
Ill report back after i have seen it.
Thanks for the comments guys..
Edited by Ritchie335is on Sunday 23 August 20:02
Fox- said:
Crappy M badge instead of the BMW logo, stupid 'eyelids' on the headlights, mobile phone pictures taken on an industrial estate, no interior photos, poor spelling and grammar.
I'm sure it's a really well kept example.
Im sure its not a well kept example but its 6k! Obviously its going to be a bit rough but its right next to me so its got to be worth a look!I'm sure it's a really well kept example.
Ritchie335is said:
I can`t get the guy on the phone, I arranged to call him yesterday (which I did) I txt him and I left and an answerphone message this morning but not a peep.
I will just have to wait and see if he gets back to me.
I'd take that as an indicator of what you'll be dealing with and walk away now.....I will just have to wait and see if he gets back to me.
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Take your pick but bear in mind, £10k for a high miled, early but well maintained car is about the bottom.
Just had mine serviced and the engine is still as hemetic an oil container as one could imagine, even after more than 107k...
Take your pick but bear in mind, £10k for a high miled, early but well maintained car is about the bottom.
Just had mine serviced and the engine is still as hemetic an oil container as one could imagine, even after more than 107k...
If you are still looking for one at the absolute bottom end of the market, then this one looks rather nice (obviously owned by someone with a carbon fetish...) http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1206732.htm
I briefly hooned mine, last night, in less than ideal conditions.
My cohort, Gandalf, has likened the pick up in this car to a 'ram jet' effect, whereby at 'certain speeds' the thing seems to get a second wind and just fires off with a venom redolent - I s
t ye not - of the M6.
I mean, it obviously isn't that quick but mated to the uncanny levels of associated composure and stability, it once more cemented it's credentials in my psyche.
Quite simply, the best.
The End.
My cohort, Gandalf, has likened the pick up in this car to a 'ram jet' effect, whereby at 'certain speeds' the thing seems to get a second wind and just fires off with a venom redolent - I s
t ye not - of the M6.I mean, it obviously isn't that quick but mated to the uncanny levels of associated composure and stability, it once more cemented it's credentials in my psyche.
Quite simply, the best.
The End.
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