Sad days at Paul's house - Crushed the 535iM
Well I've totaled the the 535i this week, I'm sooo sad. I am now looking for a new e34 and was considering this M5:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
What does the board think? What are the gotcha's with the M5 specifically.
Thanks in advance!!!
Paul
Wow, I love this board! How fortunate that you've seen
the car. So you drove it as well? When you saw the car what were the down sides?
It was in good shape. There were some scuffs & dings.
The throttle had alot of resistance, understandable with those multiple throttle plates. I've driven other m5's with throttle pedals that were lighter.
The steering wheel seemed very big, coming from my car, with the mtech2 wheel. The seats were great. They allowed for a bit more headroom, an issue for me. The glass sunroof was great; love that thing. I did like that the rear seat was a full bench, without the usual m5 rear console.
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the car. So you drove it as well? When you saw the car what were the down sides?
Sounds like something to go for. I'm having a hard time paying
$7K over blue book though... So was the trans tight and performance good? An evidence of damage or leaks? Any indicators on the condition of the cooling system (rust, signs of overheating, etc.) Is the a/c working? Does that year have r134a? I'm ok with the interior. Your opinion is very valuable to me because of the immaculate condition of your car. I know that you have very high standards!
The ac wasn't as cold as I thought it should be; it was sitting out all day.
This place has a reputation for getting above market price on cars from uninformed buyers. I wouldn't buy a car sight unseen over the bay. Maybe Strictly BMW could arrange an inspection & compression test for ya. http://www.strictlybmw.com/
I think a car like this should be purchased from an enthusiast with passion for the car, a pile of receipts, and a known relationship with a good independent shop.
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$7K over blue book though... So was the trans tight and performance good? An evidence of damage or leaks? Any indicators on the condition of the cooling system (rust, signs of overheating, etc.) Is the a/c working? Does that year have r134a? I'm ok with the interior. Your opinion is very valuable to me because of the immaculate condition of your car. I know that you have very high standards!
Thanks Martin! Good insight on the dealer and I'll contact Strickly BMW on Monday.
I pulled carfax and this looks like a two owner car that lived in WA most of it's life with a couple of years in TX. It's been on the market for about a month. We'll see... Thanks again for your help.