Looking at E61's
Looking at E61's
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LWR

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11 posts

264 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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I'm looking at getting an E61 in the next few weeks.

I've come across a car on the Munich Legends site that has the option "Press Vehicle Special Check" - it's the silverstone car

Does this mean it's started out with a hard life and should be avoided? Or does it mean it's been driven purposely but lovingly maintained by BMW and therefore a good thing?

Also looking at Eddie's fine car and had a good chat with him on the phone last night

belleair302

7,001 posts

233 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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Possibly means that is has been driven hard but has additional options from the factory. cars released to the press are usually over equipped with 'toys'. If buying from ML I would want the car on a ramp, wheels off to have a good look at calipers, suspension, bushes etc and to see bills not stamps.

phelix

4,652 posts

275 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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ML has 4 E61 M5s - looks like they're trying to corner the market!

LWR

Original Poster:

11 posts

264 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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belleair302 said:
If buying from ML I would want the car on a ramp, wheels off to have a good look at calipers, suspension, bushes etc and to see bills not stamps.
Does that suggest that Munich Legends aren't reputable?

LWR

Original Poster:

11 posts

264 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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phelix said:
ML has 4 E61 M5s - looks like they're trying to corner the market!
They haven't updated the website in a while... Only 2, the Interlagos with wood and the Silverstone II car.

I like the blue car but not sure about the wood. Even if I could live with it, is it a resale nightmare?

My ideal combo would be black with full red leather

Contigo

3,130 posts

235 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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Wish someone would buy the sub 20K blue one as it's bringing prices down. These are a 20K plus car all day long!

I like ML as they price well and seem to have a decent rep.


ecain63

10,646 posts

201 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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Evening. Wasnt sure if you were a Pher, but i guess now you are. I took some pics off the idrive today of the service schedule if you wanted to compare notes.

Eddie

Contigo

3,130 posts

235 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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Oh and LWR, buy Eddie's, you know it makes sense! biggrin


ecain63

10,646 posts

201 months

Sunday 30th December 2012
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Contigo said:
Oh and LWR, buy Eddie's, you know it makes sense! biggrin
Down boy! You'll get your fees in good time. lol