E28 M5 - where to look for a proper one.
E28 M5 - where to look for a proper one.
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seawise

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2,268 posts

232 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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Decided to bite the bullet and try and find the car i always nagged my dad to buy in the 1980's, an original M5 (of course he couldn't afford anything better than a 525e !). Where is the best place to look ? What i'd like is something very original and with decent history. Help !

Gruber

6,313 posts

240 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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Excellent decision!

These guys have quite a selection:
http://www.avantgardecars.co.uk/other-prestige

And worth giving the guys at 4star a call to see if they've got any coming in:
www.4starclassics.com

ETA: I'm sure you know what you're doing, but do bear in mind the cam chain change due at circa 100k miles. Big job and worth factoring in.

And then check for rust everywhere - wings (inner and outer) around the screens, lights, sills, etc etc.

Edited by Gruber on Thursday 24th May 13:01

MattOz

4,019 posts

290 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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Avantgarde in Tamworth have a couple in stock

http://www.avantgardecars.co.uk/other-prestige/by-...

Also try carandclassic.com

M@1975

591 posts

253 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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Chris Harris' driveway! jester

Or failing that I'm certain Munich Legends could source one for you. www.munichlegends.co.uk

seawise

Original Poster:

2,268 posts

232 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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thanks all

Cheib

25,233 posts

201 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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The other people that seem to "traffic" in BMW's like this are Classic Heroes www.classicheroes.co.uk I've never used them and no experience of them. I think they were set up by some ex Munich Legends people.

Edited by Cheib on Thursday 24th May 16:40

M@1975

591 posts

253 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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Classic Heroes is owned by Tony Halse AFAIK so yes, he's the former owner of Munich Legends, I'd imagine both companies would be worth having a chat with. smile

Very jealous of your plans, just picked up an E36 M3 frm Munich Legends, have to say their service and knowledge is excetional. I swear they have clocked how I've looked at other cars in the showroom and know I'm going to be a sucker for another deal at some point... LOL

seawise

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2,268 posts

232 months

Thursday 24th May 2012
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CDMGA said:
Happen I've got one, had it for 12 years and it's been looked after by Munich Legends for most of that time. Reluctantly letting it go, so if you are interested... Let me know. East Sussex.
yes, i'm kent/sussex/surrey borders, not far from ML.

chilistrucker

4,543 posts

177 months

Friday 25th May 2012
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there is a guy on the m5board, think david is his name, based in suffolk.
think he is quite good at finding m5's i believe he advertises on car and classic, and always seems fair.
i may look into another e34 m5 next year, and would contact him.
i bought my old e34 from 4starclassics a couple of years back, can't fault the service, but think their prices have risen a fair bit.

seawise

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2,268 posts

232 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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hope to be picking this up shortly


E30M3SE

8,491 posts

222 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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thumbup

Gruber

6,313 posts

240 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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Well done sir!!

Looks absolutely lovely. thumbup

Pig Skill

1,368 posts

229 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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Lucky you! That is an amazing purchase.

Full details when you have your mitts on it please. Lots of pics

compadre

152 posts

260 months

Monday 25th June 2012
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Very nice dude. Like the man said, lets see some snaps !

seawise

Original Poster:

2,268 posts

232 months

Monday 25th June 2012
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compadre said:
Very nice dude. Like the man said, lets see some snaps !
Alright Dave ! sadly i am not much use with a pentax, these are a couple of original photos from the dealer :





all the best

compadre

152 posts

260 months

Thursday 28th June 2012
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Really nice Oli. A very rare beastie. Hope u enjoy. Dave