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Sure - here you go... Vehicle information VIN long WBSNB92040BE18837 Type code NB92 Type M5 (EUR) Dev. series E60 (M5) Line 5 Body type LIM Steering RL Door count 4 Engine S85 Cubical capacity 5.00 Power 373 Transmission HECK Gearbox MECH Colour SILVERSTONE II METALLIC (A29) Upholstery LEDER MERINO/SCHWARZ (LKSW) Prod. date 2005-07-25 Order options No. Description 1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES 261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS 356 CLIMATE COMFORT LAMINATED GLASS 403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC 415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW 428 WARNING TRIANGLE 430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE 431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D 441 SMOKERS PACKAGE 488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS 5AB BRAKE FORCE DISPLAY, DELETION 502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM 508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) 524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS 548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING 601 TV FUNCTION 609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 610 HEAD UP DISPLAY 620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM 646 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION JAPAN 672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS 677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 698 AREA-CODE 2 737 INTERIOR TRIM ALU SHADOW, BRUSHED 754 M REAR SPOILER 776 INDIV. ROOF-LINING ALCANTARA ANTHRACITE 8SP COP CONTROL 807 JAPAN VERSION 818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH 845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING 852 LANGUAGE VERSION JAPANESE 876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ 9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION 925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE 992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT Series options No. Description 216 SERVOTRONIC 302 ALARM SYSTEM 423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR 442 CUPHOLDER 459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY 473 ARMREST, FRONT 494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 522 XENON LIGHT 534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 540 CRUISE CONTROL 563 LIGHTS PACKAGE 785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

Thanks Olaf your insights are helpful as always.

Not necessarily a conscience move to a diesel but have received an offer that may include one. As I know zilch about diesels I thought asking the question of those in the know was a good place to start. But I'm pretty sure that the offer may not go anywhere. What I've learnt so far is that a 530D should not be dismissed as an alternative. Ohhhh to have a car that could do @ 1000km to a tank . The Prof HiFi is a pretty kick butt sound system even when you are forced to listen to the Hits haha!

I have experience of a petrol E60. Didn't like the shape when it came out new. Didn't like it when I bought one. But it has now grown on me, both exterior and interior. IMO the E60 is a well set up and balanced car to drive. I have no experience with diesels at all but... what are things to be aware of? I'm not looking for an opinion on the 'looks' of the E60 just what does/would owning a 10+ year old BMW/E60 diesel entail? Or more specifically - a 2007 NZ 530D MSport LCI one :-) Looking forward to your thoughts and insights!

Shameless promotion again. Now relisted at a very low $23,500 no reserve. This is my absolute bottom line. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1267209697&ed=true This is one hell of a car for a very low reserve - which I'm sure some members can attest to . Cheers!

Thanks Cory appreciated it.

I didn't think of this (thanks eliongater!) but how hard can it be? and how deep do the pockets have to be! I know it has been done before. Hmmmmmmmmm lol Will be relisted tonight at the lowest $$ I'm willing to go :-( And it now has a proper owners manual (not a printed A4 version of the US spec'd one!) so that alone must be worth a $5k premium haha.

Unfortunately the day I leave my phone at home (so no photo)... spotted a white i8 travelling south on SH1, heading into the Terrace tunnel. Friggin heck! what a beautiful machine!

Thanks TermiPeteNZ. It will be missed for sure. When it does go it will at least help me focus on an 8 series once again. Or an E39 M5. Or both! These are a bit longer term though - there are other pressing priorities at the moment...

You obviously did which is why you don't own it... just like the person who offered $17k doesn't own it either . It is for sale but I won't be giving it away. Now if you came up with what I countered with then you could turn it into anything you want haha (I am being somewhat sarcastic here). Took it for a 300km round trip 'Sunday drive' to the Shannon/Palmy North - someone please remind me why I'm selling this again .

Ohhhh Yeaaaaaaaaah!!!

Now listed as an auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1257025891&ed=true Feel like I'm giving it away But..... best value E60 M5 on TM - in my biased opinion!

Buy this one and find out . I would argue that it already is Watch this space if you are seriously considering an E60 M5...

A new priority forces sale so now asking $26k on Trade Me. Or $25k for any Bimmersport member. Link: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1156902554 PM me if you're interested. Cheers.

Welcome. I really like what you've done to the 130i. And that colour is awesome!

Approx 25kms each way. Mon-Thurs its about 40min each way. Fridays @ 25 mins each way give or take :-)

Likewise - looking forward to comparing notes haha!

Thanks! I'll bring it along to the next planned catch up which hopefully happens soon!

Cheers! Kinda contemplating do I take a chance and try for a trade in deal for the e39 M5 at Tradin Post... Not sure if I'm prepared to be offended by any potential 'trade in' they may offer haha. Or maybe take a chance with a $1 reserve auction hmmmmmmm

Yip knew exactly what you meant - it certainly deserves to be used more than what it has been .

Yip that's me - Didn't realise my profile says Wellington. Considering to Porirua has ben in the local news lately for developers promoting 'Wellington harbour' views I glad to say I'm Porirua born and raised! Sorted now Elijah - Your thoughts on the M5?

I will allow him the pleasure for only $29,995 less a bimmersport discount Same goes for anyone else for that matter... haha!

Thanks. Only done @ 8k kms in it over the year so hardly a daily. but it does get parked on the driveway most days lol.

Listed on Trade Me for $29,995 ono but If anyone one here is interested I will be willing to do a special price. Details in link: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1156902554&ed=true Cheers!

I am oh sooo tempted believe me