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Mate walk, no run away as fast as possible. There will always be another one.

What about an e39? or e31? 😎

Its a genuine question and sometimes it good to be reminded of these things. I’d say, the ‘fact’ that they are wrong is more confusing than concerning. My guess is majority of drivers don’t actually realise their speedo is out and/or don’t give a hoot either - just observe the various driving styles/behaviours (slow, fast and dickhead) out in the wild 😁. At this stage of life, quite enjoy driving at the speed limit knowing that ‘I can’ if I ever wanted to 😎. Years gone past it was completely the opposite. Now that I know (again), all that’s needed is to make the appropriate adjustment 😎 … Time to engage ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ mode haha 🤣

Thanks for insights! Forgot about the built in 5km tolerance lol. At least BMW are consistent in my = two 90's era and one '06 reading exactly the same. Looks like its 2 options: cruise at 100 and watch the world go by or cruise at 108 and just keep pace (at Wellington at least 😎) ... or option 3... M-mode haha Will give GPS speed checking a go

Driving my '96 e31 and '06 e60 back to back over the weekend and I've noticed something interesting - when going along the same stretch of road that has a 'Your Speed' electronic board (I realise its indicated and probably not accurate), travelling at the speed limit, my speedo says 50km/h and the sign indicates 45km/h. Hmmm one off error?, well it is exactly the same for both. Thinking that the sign has a variance, go the same route in my HSV and viola - speedo and sign both the same at 50km/h. This might explain getting past by everything in the M5 when cruise control on at '100' when on the motorway haha 🤣 As the BMW's that are a couple of generations apart technology wise - could it be coincidence or is it a BMW thing (both are standard/factory set-up - wheels/tyres etc)? Anyone one have similar variances? Any fixes other than setting cruise 8km/h higher to keep up lol?

Actually, looking at it again, this would go perfectly with the M5 and one of the 8's to form a cool colour combo trifecta garage, maybe I should buy it bahaha 😝 🤣

Happy to be corrected again and admit I got it wrong 😁 Updated original post to correct my ignorance 🤣

^^ Agree!

Happy to be corrected! don’t think it’s a fair comparison between these two though - that black one sounds like it was a sh*tter. This one seems to be an improvement over it - without knowing the history or viewing it. interesring how it’s gone straight to asking price / value. I was just commenting on its (realitive) rarity, regardless of what anyone is willing to pay for one - if they were in the market 😎

Im pretty sure the ones being referred to are e70’s. With this being an e53 4.8is I think makes it a little rarer and that more special. Im sold on the colour combo alone and would pay the asking 😎. But similar to @TermiPeteNZ, (unfortunately) I have an M5 now 🤣. seller mentions they also have an estoril blue 4.6is - what a garage!

Don't see these that often, either in the e53 or e70 platforms, with this type of color combination! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/4624292608 Pics for prosperity:

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My 2c - don’t scrimp on a battery. Just replaced the one in my e60 m5 with a Varta AGM, had it coded, and it is a happy chappie... for now 😎

Welcome to the e60 M5 club!

For what one wonders - an M car? 😁 congrats on the sale!

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Cool vid. Awesome touring. Even better back story!

Hmmm might have to investigate this - damn annoying misfires! Lol like your work @Jun - are you and your technician avail for v10 coils and plugs replacement job?🤣🤣

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Bump - now $180 including a pair of Stanfred 850kg car ramps. Good condition with minor paint blemishes. Would prefer pick-up as it is bulky and heavy. Happy to drop off in the Wellington region.

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Bump - price update, now $200! Happy to bring to the Welly catch-up on Saturday if anyone local is interested. Cheers

Bump with price drop - any takers prior to Xmas? Open to offers and unlike Supercheap, this discount is permanent 😎

I've found a treat for myself - anyone keen at $230? 😎

Treat yourself - ToolRO Automotive Kit 198 piece for only $180 + postage. Will include a pair of Stanfred 850kg car ramps. Good condition with minor paint blemishes. Would prefer pick-up as it is bulky and heavy. Happy to drop off in the Wellington region or at a local club meet up. Purchased earlier this year from local Supercheap store. Never used, so 'as new'. Currently $399 at Supercheap. Grab a bargain.