Do I really need a E39 M5?
Discussion
Okay, this is sort of a what car thread, but bear with me
The other half and I are looking to replace our Works Cooper S with something more GT-like for occasional Euro trips and relaxing motorway hooning. I had a short list of 993 Porsche, Nissan 350Z and E39 M5. Girlfriend proves why she's great and says that she wants the M5.
I start to look into it, and make servicing sums and begin to wonder if it's necessary...
It would only get about 5-8k miles a year. I have a commuting car and a track day car so it only needs to be comfortable, fun and luxurious.
Why not just get a 540 / 535 I think....
What are the servicing savings like as a pro against the con of not having M on the steering wheel?
From the other M5 servicing threads I've looked at, and advice from friends (plus owning a breadvan) I was thinking that considering a potential £2k a year would be prudent. £1k ish if nothing goes wrong.
Now obviously this is for normal 10-12k miles a year use. I presume more occasional use would see the servicing costs fall....
The trouble with getting something less fast, is that it just starts to become a waftmobile. I might as well buy my old Omega back for that....
I'm convicing myself to get the M5 again.
Now obviously this is for normal 10-12k miles a year use. I presume more occasional use would see the servicing costs fall....
The trouble with getting something less fast, is that it just starts to become a waftmobile. I might as well buy my old Omega back for that....
I'm convicing myself to get the M5 again.
Thanks for the info pitsnow. I know what you're saying, the M5 would barely stretch its legs where I live in the south east. I had the same problem with the Z3MCoupe.
But, this car would become the highest value one that my girlfriend and I own so there's no reason it shouldn't be special. Hence the other possibles 993 and 350Z.
If the 530 / 540 could be nearly as good as the M5 without the vanos / warranty complications, then it makes sense.
But, this car would become the highest value one that my girlfriend and I own so there's no reason it shouldn't be special. Hence the other possibles 993 and 350Z.
If the 530 / 540 could be nearly as good as the M5 without the vanos / warranty complications, then it makes sense.
Neil.D said:
I would suggest that if you really dont want one, then dont. Yes the car is a fantastic all rounder and impresses me all the time, if you dont truly want one then dont bother.
If you already have a track car, a commuter then yes, perhaps a 540 may be better for you. I have mine to do a bit of everything and it is my only car.
Excellent. That's solved it then. Thanks.If you already have a track car, a commuter then yes, perhaps a 540 may be better for you. I have mine to do a bit of everything and it is my only car.
Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff