Craigslist Finds

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by timmyc

Nice looking e39 M Sport.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...728539455.html

Nice, but I see no mention of valve stem seals or timing chain tensioners. At that mileage those are just about to go. That is expensive work even if you DIY.

[andrewwynn]

If you replace the chain tensioner often enough the chain guides can last 300k+ but 160 is the danger zone if you aren't on number two or three. I'm not aware of the m62 having a problem with VSS under 200 but don't see lots of mention of that high of milage and not having done either.

Nice looking car though wonder what a good value on it is.

[Dking078]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Nice, but I see no mention of valve stem seals or timing chain tensioners. At that mileage those are just about to go. That is expensive work even if you DIY.

M62TU does not suffer from valve stem seal issues. That's N62.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Dking078

M62TU does not suffer from valve stem seal issues. That's N62.

Good to know. I thought it was all of the V8's.

[timmyc]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Nice, but I see no mention of valve stem seals or timing chain tensioners. At that mileage those are just about to go. That is expensive work even if you DIY.

I was curious myself and inquired about the guides/tensioner. He says there is no rattle, and to his knowledge, they have not been addressed. It if were a different color and a manual, it would be worth the gamble for me. Miss my e39.

[Factory6speed]

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3OV...006-bmw-x5-30i

6 SPD, slick top.. needs a little work of course and cleaning.. but might not be too bad

[Bdc101]

Originally Posted by Factory6speed

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3OV...006-bmw-x5-30i

6 SPD, slick top.. needs a little work of course and cleaning.. but might not be too bad

TIL You can get these without sunroofs! I didn't even know that was a thing.


Surprising how beat up that car, as well as poorly cleaned up, before they list it for auction. It's definitely a rare one, but has a ton of cosmetic issues. Someone should rescue it.

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

TIL You can get these without sunroofs! I didn't even know that was a thing.

+1 and combined with 6-speed!

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

TIL You can get these without sunroofs! I didn't even know that was a thing.

1st one I have ever seen in over 23 years since we bought a 3.0 in December of 2000. I thought IT was rare bc of the manual HVAC controls (no premium package) but WITH the sport package. Odd bird.

But this one... *AND* a six speed!? A 2006 six speed? WOW. Feels like it was maybe a military member's import or something. Our '04 4.4 is one of two small sunroof 2004 unicorns I have owned. I really like the smaller roof.

[andrewwynn]

Had to be a custom build. My 01 roof gear stripped so in the end fuse pulled for safety. Last use it stuck open when 34f=1.111 c outside!