Question about M5 - Page 3

JV · #21 10-26-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaefer

JV,

Are you getting rid of your X?

Juan

I have decided that the X has no expiration date. Barring accident or fire or flood, it's a lifer. It's paid for after all.

JV

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JV · #22 10-26-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris F.

You are going to laugh, but our 2000 M5 has 9000 miles on it

It's been a great car, no problems. Folks are right though, parts for the M5 are going to get very spendy as time goes on. However, what a driving experience....a few notes:

Josh is right, '01+ models came with the angel eye headlights, new steering wheel, and gray faced gauges. '00s came with old headlights, older steering wheel, and black faced gauges. Navigation screen did change in 2001 as well.

I think in '01 they changed the weight of the oil -- not sure on this one. The '00 calls for 10w-60, and despite it being $7-$8 a quart (YIKES), its worth it.

There are two styles of interior. The 'Sportive' and the 'Exclusive'. The Sportive has the two toned seats (if ordered with such), and aluminum trim. Very nice. The Exclusive has the one color seats in a different stitching, wood trim, and leather on the dash, door panels, and center console. It's very very nice. In 2000 you could order the 'extra' leather with the Sportive interior, but they nixed that for 2001 (we got it and the extra leather is very nice -- it's a $6000 option over in Europe, and with the new M5 they are now making it a pricey option).

So with all that said, I really wouldn't worry about years too much, I would focus more on condition and mileage. All the little bits that were upgraded can pretty much be done on a 2000, but certainly have a BMW dealer check ANY used M5 for (pay them an hour or two of labor and have them check it head to toe) and go from there...you will LOVE the car though.

Are you prepared for a manual tranny in DC traffic?

You are the man, Chris. Luckily for me and my work schedule, I only face stop & go across the bridge I take into DC. When I leave at midnight to head home, it's just me and the street sweepers on my way home. Imagine what I could do on an open highway with that M5

JV

vinuneuro · #23 10-26-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JVZ104

I have decided that the X has no expiration date. Barring accident or fire or flood, it's a lifer. It's paid for after all.

JV

Good to hear

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vinuneuro · #24 10-26-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JVZ104

When I leave at midnight to head home, it's just me and the street sweepers on my way home. Imagine what I could do on an open highway with that M5

JV

Chris F. · #25 10-26-2005, 12:22 PM

That's awesome JV! Between Josh and I, I think we'll be able to answer your M5 questions

Let us know how you make out. Oh, BTW, the clutches are a weak link on the M5, so be sure to have the mechanic check the clutch if (and when) you are ready to buy...

Finding a nice CPO'd M5 would probably be best...

ylwjacket · #26 10-26-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pepatrick

If you buy a CTS-V...then you get the depreciating Cadillac syndrome. Buy a used M5...you will not regret it, plus...the chicks dig it...

Depreciating, maybe. But, chicks dig the CTS-V OK, too. I usually have at least 2 with me everywhere I go, and most times, 3. They're all 12 and under, though. :p

I have a friend who owns a Buick dealership. When I bought the X5 a few years ago, he was trying to get me to buy one of their SUV's. I told I had my heart set on the X5, and said "well, that's why they make chocolate and vanilla. Not everyone likes the same thing".

Same deal here. I will tell you, though, I had determined to buy an M5 until 2 things happened:
1) the dealers were pricks
2) I drove the V.

SANguru · #27 10-26-2005, 01:04 PM

actually I would have to disagree with the clutch issue. It's with people who really can't drive and slip the clutch etc.. with that much torque you do have to be careful but I've had no problems (knock on wood) with it. It's grabbing well even with almost 50K and with all the mods on it. The weak links on the M5 are definitely the MAFs.. been a known issue of them going out quite frequently and they do cost $$..

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Originally Posted by Chris F.

That's awesome JV! Between Josh and I, I think we'll be able to answer your M5 questions

Let us know how you make out. Oh, BTW, the clutches are a weak link on the M5, so be sure to have the mechanic check the clutch if (and when) you are ready to buy...

Finding a nice CPO'd M5 would probably be best...

Chris F. · #28 10-26-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SANguru

actually I would have to disagree with the clutch issue. It's with people who really can't drive and slip the clutch etc.. with that much torque you do have to be careful but I've had no problems (knock on wood) with it. It's grabbing well even with almost 50K and with all the mods on it. The weak links on the M5 are definitely the MAFs.. been a known issue of them going out quite frequently and they do cost $$..

Ahhh yes the MAFs...no fun at all. I don't want to know how much they are...there are four of 'em right Josh???

BTW where can we find a recent Sunshine pic??

SANguru · #29 10-26-2005, 02:18 PM

nope.. just 2... They are having a group buy on the M5 board for $110 each but dealer charges ~$400 each.

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Originally Posted by Chris F.

Ahhh yes the MAFs...no fun at all. I don't want to know how much they are...there are four of 'em right Josh???

BTW where can we find a recent Sunshine pic??

Chris F. · #30 10-26-2005, 03:48 PM

WOW...thats a deal! How are they getting them so cheaply??

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