E39 M5

Heinzftw · 10-02-2008, 04:03 AM

So, 1addicts I know the 1'er is awhile off. But, I was looking around on craigslist of the E39's. It looks like I could easily pick one up for 20k out the door. Any ex-owners care to chime in on the pro's and cons of such an amazing vehicle? :biggrin:

MVF4Rrider · 10-02-2008, 07:50 AM

It's a 4 door, but an amazing performer nonetheless. I'm not an ex-owner but I'd be a current owner if I could find a nice one. ///M cars rule! They deliver pride in ownership like no other...

atr_hugo · 10-02-2008, 07:54 AM

Best recirculating ball steering in the world (IIRC - the 540 had to use that because of space issues and I think the M5 also).

Spent some time in an E39 M5 - very potent car - but the traction control is a killjoy. Switch it OFF.

Power to weight is about the same as the 135i and it'll show a whole bunch of cars its taillights farily quickly.

ptack · 10-02-2008, 09:08 AM

Would have loved to have bought my neighbor's went he turned it in (he leases M5s), but that was several years ago. I wouldn't want one now unless:
A) It had one previous owner who was my mother.
B) I was or have a relative/close friend who is a BMW mechanic. Not that the car is poorly made. It's just going to be costly to maintain.

Heinzftw · 10-02-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Would have loved to have bought my neighbor's went he turned it in (he leases M5s), but that was several years ago. I wouldn't want one now unless:
A) It had one previous owner who was my mother.
B) I was or have a relative/close friend who is a BMW mechanic. Not that the car is poorly made. It's just going to be costly to maintain.

Definitely agree on you there. A) is hilarious btw.
This would be an amazing car to own, in the past I pretty much know what to look for while shopping for a used car. CV joints = tight U turns, etc, etc. I am guessing maintence costs would be around 2k a year give or take. I can deal with that definitely. As for now will keep shopping around and putting money into the car fund! :biggrin:

paologaspar · 10-02-2008, 01:44 PM

The E39 M5 is, at least for the foreseeable future, the car of my dreams. It was what turned me on to BMW and M cars. The E60 design just doesn't seem as elegant to me. Not that I dislike it ... I just prefer the E39. The F10 M5 will be interesting since a TT V8 is rumored ... though I'd still prefer the E39's NA V8.

Heinzftw · 10-06-2008, 04:12 AM

So, after some discussion I got the OK to get the car. I will seriously start looking around for deals once $10,000 is saved up. Wish me luck! :biggrin:

imported_mega · 10-06-2008, 08:08 AM

my favorite of the 5's for sure

watch out for vanos problems on them it's not a cheap repair, stick with a car built after 03/00 or it'll burn oil

paologaspar · 10-06-2008, 06:25 PM

also look out for the carbon build up problems

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atr_hugo No longer moderate 335 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Best recirculating ball steering in the world (IIRC - the 540 had to use that because of space issues and I think the M5 also). Spent some time in an E39 M5 - very potent car - but the traction control is a killjoy. Switch it OFF. Power to weight is about the same as the 135i and it'll show a whole bunch of cars its taillights farily quickly.
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ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,483 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Would have loved to have bought my neighbor's went he turned it in (he leases M5s), but that was several years ago. I wouldn't want one now unless: A) It had one previous owner who was my mother. B) I was or have a relative/close friend who is a BMW mechanic. Not that the car is poorly made. It's just going to be costly to maintain. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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paologaspar Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: nissan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	The E39 M5 is, at least for the foreseeable future, the car of my dreams. It was what turned me on to BMW and M cars. The E60 design just doesn't seem as elegant to me. Not that I dislike it ... I just prefer the E39. The F10 M5 will be interesting since a TT V8 is rumored ... though I'd still prefer the E39's NA V8.
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imported_mega Colonel 127 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	my favorite of the 5's for sure watch out for vanos problems on them it's not a cheap repair, stick with a car built after 03/00 or it'll burn oil __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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paologaspar Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: nissan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	also look out for the carbon build up problems
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