BMW M5 Touring
BMW M5 Touring
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DoubleSix

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12,572 posts

207 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Friend of mine is thinking of pulling the trigger on a 2007 with 50,000+ on the clock.

He's quizzing me, but tbh I don't know a great deal from an ownership point of view having never, erm... owned one.

I know about all the many settings, but understand too much fuss is made of this as they can be saved to the M button right?

I know fuel consumption is shocking and they go like rocket.

So, more insight would be useful, essential spec requirements, things to avoid etc etc

Cheers all! smile

Aeroresh

1,429 posts

263 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Theres a buying guide sticky over on the M-Power forum smile

DoubleSix

Original Poster:

12,572 posts

207 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Doh! So there is!!

Very helpful thanks. smile

Chr1sch

2,592 posts

224 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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I saw on the M5 boards, a chap that spent 20k on maintenance in 2 years of ownership of a 2006 car - OUCH!

hornetrider

63,161 posts

236 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Chr1sch said:
I saw on the M5 boards, a chap that spent 20k on maintenance in 2 years of ownership of a 2006 car - OUCH!
Aye carumba!

rassi

2,518 posts

282 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Chr1sch said:
I saw on the M5 boards, a chap that spent 20k on maintenance in 2 years of ownership of a 2006 car - OUCH!
No wonder you are taking your time finding the right E61... :-)

DoubleSix

Original Poster:

12,572 posts

207 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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Holy moly, any thoughts on the Hartge one in the classifieds?

http://web5.pistonheads.com/sales/3524840.htm

14-7

6,233 posts

222 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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DoubleSix said:
Holy moly, any thoughts on the Hartge one in the classifieds?

http://web5.pistonheads.com/sales/3524840.htm
The only things Hartge about it are the wheels and badge? Or am I missing something?

DoubleSix

Original Poster:

12,572 posts

207 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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14-7 said:
DoubleSix said:
Holy moly, any thoughts on the Hartge one in the classifieds?

http://web5.pistonheads.com/sales/3524840.htm
The only things Hartge about it are the wheels and badge? Or am I missing something?

Yeah, pretty much just cosmetics, wheels, trim etc.... so opinions?? On either the car or Xtreme UK?

Aeroresh

1,429 posts

263 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Thats my car!! the only other items Hartge do is an intake and ecu upgrade for the E60/E61 and a rather naff looking front splitter (imo).

Car is impeccable and has been faultless as long as Ive had it. Xtreme are a bunch of top guys too. They helped me sell my old VXR8 Bathurst S which is why Ive used them again.

Anyone interested in the car feel free to email me through my profile or contact Xtreme direct smile


DoubleSix

Original Poster:

12,572 posts

207 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Aeroresh said:
Thats my car!! the only other items Hartge do is an intake and ecu upgrade for the E60/E61 and a rather naff looking front splitter (imo).

Car is impeccable and has been faultless as long as Ive had it. Xtreme are a bunch of top guys too. They helped me sell my old VXR8 Bathurst S which is why Ive used them again.

Anyone interested in the car feel free to email me through my profile or contact Xtreme direct smile
Hi mate. Got to ask; did you do a lot of 'Launching'??

Aeroresh

1,429 posts

263 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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DoubleSix said:
Aeroresh said:
Thats my car!! the only other items Hartge do is an intake and ecu upgrade for the E60/E61 and a rather naff looking front splitter (imo).

Car is impeccable and has been faultless as long as Ive had it. Xtreme are a bunch of top guys too. They helped me sell my old VXR8 Bathurst S which is why Ive used them again.

Anyone interested in the car feel free to email me through my profile or contact Xtreme direct smile
Hi mate. Got to ask; did you do a lot of 'Launching'??
Nope, cant say Ive ever used the function. Seen a couple of vids on Youtube, looks a bit harsh to do on my own car!