Reply With Quotehad oval piston rings I believe. These early production motors were the ones that used a lot of oil. I used to know the production date, but it eludes me right now. I want to say up until 6/01.
Originally Posted by Ted K
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Drove a 2000 M5 today.
Only had 35k miles on it and was in very nice shape. I have read that some years have an oil consumption problem. What years are the good ones or the ones to stay away from?
Ted K
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The earliest production ones....
had oval piston rings I believe. These early production motors were the ones that used a lot of oil. I used to know the production date, but it eludes me right now. I want to say up until 6/01.
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i believe the 2000's had vanos problems too.
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If I had that much money, I would rather buy a '95 3.8l E34 M5 and turbo charge it. Just my point of view.
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Not just any oil mind you...
...expensive BMW synthetic oil!
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Yes it was nice. Totally a different ride and handling then my tweaked 535. When I drove away in my car my son said Dad your car really goes pretty good too. Have not made a decision yet but I am going to keep looking. Mt son did say think what we could do if we put a turbo on yours!
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they have clutch probs i hear
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Can you describe how it was different?
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