paulsutherland 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Hi all, not sure if this forum is the right place for 5 series cars? I bought my first BMW a couple of months ago. I was driving a Fiat Tipo and it doesn't seem much different. I might need to put a couple of T04s on it... Seriously, it is a great car, I am still getting to know it really after having FWD or 4WD cars for many years. The LSD caught me out once at low speed on a small 2-lane roundabout in the wet- went very quickly as did my heart. Any other E34 M5 owners out there? Paul BLKM5.bmp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Ooh, nice car. There was a lengthy discussion here about it when it was listed on Trademe. I used to see it parked down Victoria Street in Christchurch quite a bit, looked beautiful. Are you from Chch too Paul? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulsutherland 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Hi, no, I flew down and drove it back to the north island. First time driving a BMW really (except a short drive in a 320d in Ireland several years ago) so it was quite an experience- I had actually been driving a Fiat Tipo for several months prior and before that a Hyandai Santa Fe diesel. So, a mixture of considerable excitement, and fear that I might have bought a lemon. On several occasions I laughed out loud like a school kid. It was a great drive, especially once on the western bypass through Waipapa, Wharepapa, etc which was my home turf many years ago. How do I find the old discussion? Paul Ooh, nice car. There was a lengthy discussion here about it when it was listed on Trademe. I used to see it parked down Victoria Street in Christchurch quite a bit, looked beautiful. Are you from Chch too Paul? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Welcome Paul. Verrry nice M5! No 100% sure, but I think THIS is the TM discussion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Welcome mate, lovely car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulsutherland 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Hi, having read the old posts, yes this is the car that came in from Singapore in 2001. It is genuine, I think it is the only black RHD car with extended buffalo leather. I have done 3,000km in it so far and I am amazed that it has so few problems to deal with- it is a credit to its previous owners. I get an intermittent "coolant level" warning but I think that is just the magnet on the sensor is weak. The cooland in clear green and the level is fine. Just discovered yesterday that the power steering fluid is low -this is shared with the self-levelling suspension so I will have to see if there is a leak somewhere... Valve guide seals not working too well anymore so it occasionally blows smoke at start-up in the morning. Doesn't seem to be using oil so while I would prefer it didn't, I don't think this is a problem. Non-genuine clutch plate has been fitted and it judders occasionally- this is frustrating but again, probably not worth worrying about. Otherwise car is fine, all the electrics work. Engine is great- if it needs rebuilding one day, I will happily do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted July 18, 2009 It is a beautiful first BMW. The only way from an M5 is down It sounds like you're enjoying it, that's fantastic. Welcome to bimmersport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Such a nice car mate, welcome to the club.Shame to see it leave chch but at least its on bimmersport now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Welcome Paul-great car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 i love those wheels! nice car mate welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 beautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 good buying , its a great car , was very tempted to buy this , lucking it was not closer i a might have owned it . but couldn't see it been driven around by my wife with the 3 kids in all the time . cant have 2 M-powered cars in teh family eh!!. if you need a coolant sensor , i have some . cheers brent 021433600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Welcome to Bimmersport. Such a nice car, would love to see some pictures of the interior, buffalo is so nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Nice car mate, really REALLY dig the wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 lovely car a real iconic BMW IMO,look after it.The M5 ussually had the shadowline but the chrome on the all balck looks nice. I dont think they will depreciate much more. Not trying to derail the party but a rebuild on the S38 is $$$$$$$.Put up with the occasional oil puff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Stunning. Good stuff. Welcome to BS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Welcome to bimmersport, I saw this car parked outside my work in Chch some time ago, it truely is in awesome condition. Of course you will have to post up a picture of the Fiat 128 racecar. (I have a 128SL) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
