martyyyn

I've been doing little bits and pieces this week, removing the monsoon shields (or whatever they are called) and even worse the tape used to stick them on, replacing the black badges, cleaning the caked on wax in the panel gaps and plastic trim and the colour is really starting to grow on me. In bright sunshine it can almost look blue. I've stocked up on bits from UCC to do a paint correction and I'm just clearing work so I can have a couple of days to do it in one go. It needs some trim pieces and I'm reminded of why we all go overseas for our parts. Contacted two dealers and two independents with a list of what I need and only Gavin replied to say he doesn't do trim pieces. No reply from the others so FCP and Schmiedmann will be getting the business. After that the wheels will be returned to silver and I'll likely replace the tyres. Although to be honest I wasn't hanging about on the trip down from Auckland and pelted over the Paekok hill the other day and they've not given me any problems. But Jinyu and Comforser are brands I've not heard of before so I may not take any risks with them. Anyone have any opinions on Laufenn LK03's ? My local guy can get a matching set for around $1200 which seems like a bargain when compared to $2400 for Bridgestone S007's.

The car's filthy after the weekends weather but the sun is out so these give you an idea.

I'm keen to find out where you sourced this from.

This has an exhaust from XForce whoever they are. It's all fine when cruising, not too obnoxious but it's quite something when kicked in the guts. It will be great to meet up with the others and make some comparisons. This needs new badges and grills and has black wheels which are growing on my but I'll probably be refurbed back to silver when it comes to replacing the tyres.

It's almost impossible to photograph. You can stand side on and think the car is either black, green or blue. The only way I can describe it is like a peacock feather where the colour changes on how you tilt it to the light.

Yep, an E60 M5 in malachite green dark with climate seats and having had the bearings and vanos done is now sitting on my driveway.

It's disappointing I hadn't thought about that already !

Maybe I was a little too subtle. I pick up an E60 M5 this weekend having receipts for the main items and a decent PPI report leaving me with a chunk of change to bring it up to my standard, fuel and emergencies.

A friend of mine had Boxters in the UK, it was a few years ago now but I remember only being in it with the roof down. I don't know if there is enough space in one for me with it up.

Turns out you can find a car with bearings and vanos done for well under 30k.

Nah, dark trumps light all day long when it comes to car's being dirty. You can't see the tar on the diamond schwarz, you can see it when close up on the sparkling graphic metallic but you can see it from a distance on the space grey metallic.

That's true but only from Mackay's to Porirua. From Peka Peka to north of Otaki is not due to be finished until the end of 2022.

Believe me I have looked at it a dozen times wondering if I could get over my aversion to white and each time I remember the state it will be the moment it comes out of the garage. We've had five years of roadworks between Kapiti and Porirua and they aren't going to end anytime soon. Our cars are all caked in tar no matter what I do to protect them, all stone chipped to hell and we've had multiple new windscreens on each car.

I've owned mine for ten years now and have been tidying up the cosmetics the last couple of months to (hopefully) bring it close to the condition of this one. Mine's just ticked over 350k but has been very well looked after for at least the last 20 years. It still pulls like a train, gets plenty of attention and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Don't underestimate how good these cars are and how good they sound. I wouldn't take mine out of the garage for any offer under $25k.

$58k on TM but $48k on FB. I know TM fees are high, but not that high.

I really like Indianapolis (the tan interior not so much) but having multiple owners in a year, being difficult to get hold of and selling whilst it's waiting for parts doesn't install me with too much confidence.

I would've bought it at your asking price sight unseen but it was just a couple of months too early for me. Am I right in thinking it was at a dealers shortly after for more money and sold again pretty quickly or am I thinking of another one ?

The Greymouth one has it's problems. It's location, the lack of service history and the fact it's had 10 owners in 7 years. I'd probably strip the kit to be honest and I'm not fussed on the wheels. If it was a couple of hours drive away I'd take a look to better evaluate the risk but as it stands it's not something I'm prepared to chase. Having said all that it the drive back would be epic having done it over the New Year in the 535d. Don't get me started on the wrapped one, what were they thinking ? Have they upped the price since it went on ? The silver one has definitely had $2k added to it this weekend. I understand the rarity of the touring, and being rare adds value, but not $25k+ over a saloon. If I needed a touring I might be interested at $30-35k, but I don't, so I'm not. Keep them coming though. I've tried contacting a couple on FB but neither are replying, so they've either sold or cant be bothered.

There's a blue F10 M5 I've seen around Kapiti @Blackie but he's recently upped the price from $40k to $55k. I still see the Daytona Violet E34 M5 cruising around Waikanae, wonder what that would go for now?

Nice and original is what I prefer @Inthegarage I'm kicking myself for not moving faster on one in the SI a couple of weeks ago. Live and learn. As with the wrapped one @treone I think $35k+ is over priced to be honest. The silver one has sat around for a couple of months now. It has everything I want, but I'd prefer to spend up to $25k and have the maintenance work done myself so I know exactly what's been done.

Still looking. Tempted by E39 M5's as well.

I'm prepared for that. If I'd listened to everything I'd read on the internet I wouldn't have driven (and enjoyed) half the cars I've owned.

Done the 90's barge thing with an E32 750iL. I'm looking for something a lot more chuckable and a lot faster.

Have you ever seen someone of 6'5 try and get into one of those things ? A friend had an Elise when they first came out. I didn't even bother to try after opening the door.

I've obviously seen what available online but if anyone knows of anything else I'd appreciate a heads up. Alternatively if we know anything of the cars online (maybe the owners are on here) please let me know. I'm in Kapiti but am willing to travel and I have cash in hand. I know all about the potential downsides to an S85 so priority goes to something well looked after. That doesn't mean it has to have had the bearings or vanos taken care of, I'm prepared to maintain anything I buy. Any colour combination will be considered except for white. I don't do white cars.