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Thanks everyone! I had recently got a Subaru WRX (well the JDM spec SGT), so am not really in a big rush on the M5 just yet. The V10 is calling though.. Cheers for the recommendations and connections on PPI and dealers. Yeah @Jun would be keen to do a trip down to welly to check it out. Maybe closer to summer?

Hey everyone - thanks so much for your detailed feedback! Yeah I do see that low KMs and good maintenance records are key. The ones I see online at the moment are a bit so-so. Either past 100k kms or are imports with little to no maintenance records. There's one that was just delisted off trademe, guy sent me photos of various repair receipts, fuel pump/coils etc all recently replaced. I did actually see your thread @Jun! and thanks all for mentioning him. Agreed looks like a great community to join. Sorry to hear about your wife but glad she's doing better now! If you guys change your mind (right offer comes?) feel free to PM me. I don't really know anyone who knows M5s (to do any pre-purchase inspections), and the M5s i've seen listed are scattered across the NZ regions (north and south island). I presume a generic AA PPI is a no go - would BMW mechanic/shops consider helping with that for a fee? There are some listings in Hawkes bay, nelson, otago, Christchurch that I'm considering. Naturally 2 in auckland however they're both a bit higher KMs (140k km, and 195k km on a rebuilt engine). There is one in Auckland that's 108k kms, seems like the person knows what they're on about. E.g the following: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/3728723402 - this one seems had the most work done & service history https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/2421916203 - but an import w/ no maintenance history https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/3724768272 - on the higher end I think for 108k kms I suppose my main concern is that it's hard for me to check maintenance records remotely. There have been a few dealers selling em - normally I avoid dealers and go private (JDM for my past cars). Do you folks recommend any particular dealers say in Auckland / Nelson / Chch? Thanks again all for your advice and tips.. really appreciate it

Recent life changes have meant I'm not beholden to anyone/thing and have some cash flow to potentially look at my dream car. Something to spark joy as it were! I see a few e60 M5s listed between 60k and 110k kms, most seem to have basic maintenance records, one with acl rod bearing done and some with half the throttle actuators replaced. I could stomach a few k a year in maintenance. What else should I be considering before pulling the trigger? Private sale vs dealer? Pre purchase inspection? Local vs fresh import? Insurance (I see there's an autosure discount from joining this club?). I'm based in Tauranga (Mount) so would have to get it remotely checked / fly in to test drive. Also don't have a proper garage at my current place so wondering if being in the open air a km from the ocean will ruin it Appreciate your thoughts