E60 M5, AKA the wallet drainer.
Discussion
I'm in the get rid camp, the confidence has gone with the car for me. Its a boxed ticked now, move on to something different and less stressful.
I still miss my TVR...but I don't miss the poor reliability and the wallet wilting potential. Cars are to be enjoyed, and if they don't work when you need them to...where is the fun in that imo.
I still miss my TVR...but I don't miss the poor reliability and the wallet wilting potential. Cars are to be enjoyed, and if they don't work when you need them to...where is the fun in that imo.
xjay1337 said:
Mate keep it...................................... no point having spent all this money to get rid so soon.
It's just money.What price on the inevitable and persistent feeling that something else is going to go wrong and cause more financial strife? Yes, that risk exists with a replacement - but a 'new to OP' car will definitely inspire more confidence if he does his due-diligence when buying.
Life's too short to have a car rule your emotions or your wallet.
TheAngryDog said:
My heart says to keep it and give it a chance. My head says sell it. I just don't know if I can live with a Jag at the age of 37 
Got my first Jag aged 19, I am 24 now and still have once, alongside my BMW.I think I would sell it, it is obvious you don't trust that car. However, I would hate to loose that amount of money in repairs/upgrades, hence why I rarely sell my cars
OP, I've read the complete thread. I feel for you. You luck has to change now. You've replaced all of the common failure parts. Stick with it, there will be no more NA V10s made by BMW ever. After the current Lambo crop, there'll be no made by anyone. Your M5 is special, and after all your dramas, I remain envious of such a car. 
I'd ignore the negative Jag comments and drive what you want.
What other big jobs haven't been done on this?
Given things like the rod bearings are sorted I'd be tempted to keep it for a bit longer, it is a V10 after all and an M car, not like you're piling money into an old 745i when a 730d would do the job 90% as well...
What other big jobs haven't been done on this?
Given things like the rod bearings are sorted I'd be tempted to keep it for a bit longer, it is a V10 after all and an M car, not like you're piling money into an old 745i when a 730d would do the job 90% as well...
a7x88 said:
Surely metal in the oil is not a good sign for the rest of the engine? Best of luck Mike!
It depends on where it is found and what is the cause - if the oil pump gears have munched up - then it maybe that the filter has captured any particles before they can do damage elsewhere.However I agree with the PH'r earlier who commented on oil being contaminated by a worn out shell - that really would need a full strip and clean before rebuild
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