kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 has anyone actually seen this one? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Been for sale for ages, & bar the state of the kiwi economy, I really can't understand why it hasn't sold 10x over at around that 20k pricing. I personally think its fairly reasonably priced, its a neat colour, & its well proven overseas that these things can do high kms without too much grief, so its about 'run in', plus a bit......I'd grab it without batting an eyelid if I didn't have more than enough vehicles anyway @ the mo........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 If i didnt need a house deposit id be all over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1660 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 To each is own but i dont think i could ever live with the colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 I have no issue with the colour quite like it but the black and silver interior is not pretty 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 To each is own but i dont think i could ever live with the colour. I have no issue with the colour quite like it but the black and silver interior is not pretty Hah isnt that strange.I quite like the fact that the clour is different to most others,and for some strange reason i quite like the interior scheme as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Yea, I agree with ya Paul - its funny seeing all the different colours available when looking on the M5 board - I certainly don't want a black one, & for some reason, even though the kms are up a bit, I just really like this particular unit. Each to their own & all, but to me, the E39 M5 is probably the ultimate M car to own. Theres just 'something about them'. Others get all excited & make funny messes due to E36 M3's - I really don't see what the fuss is about personally in comparison with these.........certainly in its timespan I believe it would have been the ultimate 4 door saloon for versatility, refinement, performance, handling, features & comfort. Maybe this video has got something to do with it...........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6JmX8A8lck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtsCS7vKi90 Some people reckon the V8's don't handle any good, & the 6 cylinder 39 is a better car to drive..........my plan is to own one of these within the next 18 months, simple as that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 "First official M5 in New Zealand" Used and abused ex-press car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/46241-another-e39-m5/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 "First official M5 in New Zealand" Used and abused ex-press car? Virtually guaranteed....................... but its hardly as if any M car is just gonna be only nicely driven to church - most people buy them for a reason.....besiding which driving it softly all the time won't be good for it anyway IMO....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 I went down the road of looking for an M5 and looked at this one. It's actually in quite good condition and the current owner is a really good guy who has looked after it....history wise...who knows?? I completely agree that the E39 M5 is one of and IMO the best saloon. But they are also money suckers and for this reason personally have resorted to the M3. But I'm fortunate to have had a good E 39 530i which by the way is for sale..... I'll tell you what though, that blue M5 that was online a few weeks ago.....WHAT A CAR!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 I went down the road of looking for an M5 and looked at this one. It's actually in quite good condition and the current owner is a really good guy who has looked after it....history wise...who knows?? I completely agree that the E39 M5 is one of and IMO the best saloon. But they are also money suckers and for this reason personally have resorted to the M3. But I'm fortunate to have had a good E 39 530i which by the way is for sale..... I'll tell you what though, that blue M5 that was online a few weeks ago.....WHAT A CAR!!! They don't suck any more money than a 540i. If you're handy with a spanner, armed with some diagnostic s'ware and know where to look for parts, maintenance on an E39 M5 is not that bad. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 They don't suck any more money than a 540i. If you're handy with a spanner, armed with some diagnostic s'ware and know where to look for parts, maintenance on an E39 M5 is not that bad. +1 agreed. well looked after, well serviced and they are actually pretty reasonable to run. Fuel economy quoted in the trademe ad is spot on in my experience too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 Do likings those wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted December 8, 2013 Check the bonnet and bumper repair ... this was at the track day we were at when he hit the barrier. It wasnt a bad one nor did it set off the airbags but worth checking the repair was done right. Also a simple read out from the airbag module will also reveal and recorded incidents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
