M5 E39 Buyer

[Steve--P]

Looking to by an E39,could do with some hints and tips on what to look out for. apart from obvios service history, milage and all the gadgets working correctly is there likely to be any other hidden problems that I should lookout for that should have been rectified somewhere in the cars history
Thanks in advance
Steve

[Neil.D]

Hello Steve.

If you know nothing on these cars I would respectfully suggest you spend several hours here.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-dis...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-dis...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-dis...

The good thing about the E39 is that most common issues are DIY'able. Im no pit mechanic but I would give most things a go.

HTH

Neil

[Steve--P]

Thanks Neil, Valuble site and lots of info, Pick up car tommorow
Regards
Steve

[Neil.D]

Nice one Steve. Post up some pictures and tell us about it.

[Steve--P]

will do later, have only just come in from playing, new toy thing if you know what I mean
Have a good christmas
Steve