1999 model M5

[Adam7364]

HI GUYS

I Considering buying an M5 its 1999 model just what to find out if this particular model as any drawbacks compared to facelft models. Whats the average oil consumption levels and recommended engine oil.

1 more thing the cluch is a bit heavy when pressed i feel some hardness in the middle is this normal.

regards,

[belleair302]

Most owners today are moving across to Castrol Edge 10w-60 which seems to last longer along with having a better heat breakdown. Check the bodywork for shut lines, look under the car when on a ramp at the suspension and steering setup, beware of the cats on the exhausts and check the brake disks and pads along with tyre wear. otherwise it is the usual stuff, bills, a regular service history and general wear and tear upon the inside. Dashborad pixels also fail but are easily replaced. Get ready for big tyre bills and big fuel bills if doing commuer mileage or have a heavy right foot.

[EDSEL1]

I bought one in September --- absolutely love it.
Took it for its first oil service - cost about £170
Also went through the diagnostics --- will need new break discs & pads in the next 3 months --- very small leak from rocker gasket cover(not a huge problem they said - please correct me if I am wrong!!!). and blower pipes need replacing -- apart from that in good nick.
Fuel is pretty bad driving in town -- I average 18mpg - but do like to floor it....its never going to be cheap really.....oil consumption not too bad - mine is a 1999 with about 87K on the clock...

[Adam7364]

Thanks for the advice everyone . What's the most I should pay for 1999 model with around 130k on clock with good service histor, 4 owners in black

Regards,

[trooperiziz]

Adam7364 said:

Thanks for the advice everyone . What's the most I should pay for 1999 model with around 130k on clock with good service histor, 4 owners in black

Regards,

No more than £8k would be my price, depending on condition etc...

[ukwill]

I wouldnt buy a prefacelift model personally. Not when, for a small amount more, you could have a facelifted version.

vanos oil feed
piston rings
headlamps
steering wheel
16:9 satnav
front+rear PDC
far less oil consumption

I'm sure there are others.

[ben]

EDSEL1 said:

blower pipes need replacing

What are they?

[Neil.D]

ben said:

EDSEL1 said:

blower pipes need replacing

What are they?

I would imagine something to do with the turbo.

[DennisCooper]

Hi there

M5's don't have turbochargers. Neither does the E60 M5. The next generation F10 M5 which'll probably debut 2012 is currently rumoured to be a twin turbo unit.

I also, am not fully up to speed as to what 'blower pipes' could be!

Cheers, Dennis! West London & Slough UK!

[ben]

Neil.D said:

ben said:

EDSEL1 said:

blower pipes need replacing

What are they?

I would imagine something to do with the turbo.

That's why I asked, I know they don't have T/C's

[Neil.D]

ben said:

Neil.D said:

ben said:

EDSEL1 said:

blower pipes need replacing

What are they?

I would imagine something to do with the turbo.

That's why I asked, I know they don't have T/C's

They dont?

The only thing I can think he means are the crank/plenum oil return pipes. They are rubbish and crack quite badly. Easily replaced with a stronger one although not essential.

[Seesure]

Neil.D said:

The only thing I can think he means are the crank/plenum oil return pipes. They are rubbish and crack quite badly. Easily replaced with a stronger one although not essential.

Probably meant "breather" hoses... which as Neil.D says are rubbish and also go squidgy and basically fall apart.

[EDSEL1]

you are absolutely correct - they were the breather pipes....

[ukwill]

excuse my ignorance, but where exactly are these pipes located and do you get any failure codes if they are screwed? also, how much is an average cost to fix?

ta

[Neil.D]

No you wont get any fault codes or running problems. The pipes run from the oil separators at the front of the plenum just by the dip stick. The other one is opposite this. If they are persished they will tear when you pull at them. IIRC they were £15 or so for the pair.

[ukwill]

Many thanks Neil that is just what I was after. Did you find the part number from realoem or just ask for "breather pipes" at your local dealership service desk?

Edited by ukwill on Monday 15th February 21:02

[Neil.D]

You need

11151406952

and

11151406953

[ukwill]

Neil.D said:

You need

11151406952

and

11151406953

Perfect - thanks very much!

[EDSEL1]

Just ordered a pair -- are they easy to put on?
I've not really had a good look..

Thanks

[ukwill]

EDSEL1 said:

Just ordered a pair -- are they easy to put on?
I've not really had a good look..

Thanks

Ed - did you order online? If so, who from?

ta