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Sorry, mine's a 1999 too.
You running an E39 M5 in Targa?
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Here's another for the project.....
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Congrats Alex!
Pity we couldn't meet up on your way up, but definitely need to got these two Avus Blue classics together for a photoshoot soon.
If I had a slot free in my shed for another car, an E46 M3 would be high on a very short list, as it's a great daily driver. My current daily driver is an Amarok............ Chalk and cheese of course but as a daily driver, a race car tow and service vehicle, plus transport for 2 Labs, the 'Rok has no peers!
I'm sure you know heaps about the M5 already, and I'd be really interested to hear your feedback of the driving experience.
As I said to you, I am more of an Audi fan than BMW (ducks), but ever since the first M5 came out I've had a huge desire to own one. In the year of owning mine I've put on about 5000 km, every one a total driving pleasure. I'm stunned by the sheer grunt of the engine, the massive torque from the very bottom of the rev range, the instantaneous throttle response from the normally aspirated engine, the brilliant steering on lock (a slight vagueness about the straight ahead courtesy of recirculation ball setup, unique in the E39 range due to space constraints), the short throw 6sp manual gearbox, and the wolf in sheep's clothing stealth.
Things I don't like? Having driven Audi quattro for 20 years, I still haven't got used to the danged traction control lighting up so regularly. Much improved since fitting a new set of Bridgestone RE11s. And the horrific fuel consumption. But in an occasional uses car not a huge problem. That's about it.
The E39 M5: last of the pure Driver's M5s!! And before Bangle screwed up the styling!! The epitome of the Ultimate Driving Machine
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Absolutely.Because if you one of the aforementioned anorak wearing enthudists(me) it has to be exactly as it was as it left the factory
The attraction of this car at this age is it's collectability. If all you want is a fast good looking driver's car there are plenty of good options for less money.
But the E39 M5 is a very special car (I don't need to tell this forum why) , and as such worth more the more original it is. Modified examples will always sell for less than factory originals.
NZ new with full service history, and personal contact with owner is worth gold. That's what I bought. I paid good money and got what I paid for..
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1999 E39 M5 Avus Blue
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No, last year was 2011. Needed new cars for class entry, too hard basket sadly. That's why I drove with Gotz last year, who had hired their RS4 previously to KTN.Greg, nice work with KTN. Are they still going?
the Scirocco was a fantastic car with great history having been driven to 11th overall in 2008 by Hans Stuck and Carlos Sainz. Much faster than the Civics. A blast! ☺
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Looks like a very original and tidy car (the m5) i'd keep the original headlights.
Thanks and yes I've already decided to keep original headlights - I am a fan of keeping collectible cars as close to original as possible.
This car is definitely a keeper..........
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Main course plated up:
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And here's the final steed:
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Where's the poor old Amarok? Best utes IMO.
Right here (and you're right - the best ute of all):
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Buy these. Very well priced and are a great upgrade for the E39. Doubt they'll last long on TM for that price (don't worry, I'm not the seller).
Are these a straight swap-in for a pre-facelift car?
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Always great to read a good story from an enthusiast.
Excellent write up thanks.
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I was seriously thinking about getting one about 4 years ago. It was 30k and in pretty mint condition. Black with a SS Super sprint exhaust.
It just left me completely underwhelmed.
Underwhelmed by a car that outperformed supercars in its day? Maybe you had the wrong goalposts ☺..
Even today my 20V is a ripping drive and devastating cross country GT.
But you need to stretch it and drive it hard to appreciate it's qualities.
And also not be biased towards RWD
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That's the one, Phil.Very nice mate -!! Is this Nik's brothers car - from Napier ? Walnut trim ?
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Finally got some decent photos done:
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Nice dc2. Cool plate too!
Cant wait to see what plate goes on the m5.. i bet it will be cool..
Ordered. Should be on car in couple of weeks............ will post pic.
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Those are old pics, no time for good ones of M5 yet. Promise some this weekend. New plate going on too.
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1996 (the original) DC2 Integra Type R low ks (80,000) long term keeper - despite what my service crew keep saying, it is NOT a donor car for the race car!!
Note that the ill-fitting bonnet has been replaced with a perfect one.
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My 20V Ur quattro - 1st road trip from Hamilton to Cromwell for the opening of the Highlands Motorsport Park, Easter 2013:
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Welcome Greg. I watched the previous owner of your M5 shed a tear as it was dropped off at the transporters today. Roll on 9.30pm and delivery........
Thanks Matt - remember well our last meeting and the meeting of icons of the road!
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Thanks for the welcome guys - very late here - picked up car off transporter then strangely got lost on way home............ Can't believe how agile and responsive this car is despite weighing in around 1800kg!
Will put up pics of M5 tomorrow, and by request the quattro and DC2 also. (not the race car - that's undergoing an engine transplant - K20A ftw in a dc2 chassis!)
Cheers
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Awesome job! Braver than me!