DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Hi guys Up for sale is my fairly recently acquired E39 M5. Some of you might remember me looking for a car like this for months last year and, after searching and searching for the right one, I finally found this one up for sale in October last year. Nothing has changed since I have bought the car, I had the car checked over by a specialist before buying the car and was more than happy with his report of the car (4-5 months ago). I have replaced all four tyres with brand new FALKEN FK452 which still have PLENTY of tread. Some details: Year: 2000 Car: BMW M5 Kilometers: 131,000km Colour: Anthracite Metallic (have been told this is the only E39 M5 in NZ in this colour) Interior: Black leather / Silverstone leather seats. Shadow Titanium finish trim. Black dash (compared with new models having grey). Rego: V8M Options: Glass sunroof, rear electric curtain, heated front seats, 10 x speaker system, probably more which I forget. Other cool things: Because the car was built late in the year 2000, it has some 'facelift' components added from new, such as facelift headlights (xenon) with 'angel-eyes' and facelift tail-lights. Also quite interesting: I took the car to the bimmersport dyno day late last year shortly after buying it. The car performed amazingly well, making a very solid 235kw at the wheels, with an amazingly smooth linear power delivery. This was more kilowatts than the two other M5's which attended the same day. Because of this, and the overall condition, the car won 'Best V8' - something I am fairly proud of :-)! Service/Car history: The person I bought the car off lived in Singapore originally, and that is where he bought the car (back at 50,000km). He drove it over there, then because he loved it so much, imported it back to New Zealand when he moved back here. The car has a full service history over its lifetime, with all NZ servicing having been done by Jerry Clayton BMW. This includes all regular servicing and any required repairs. As well as this a recent Diff and Gearbox oil replacement was done, so the peace of mind is there knowing you can just hop in and drive this thing - with just regular oil services. Why on earth am I selling it you ask? - Well, as much as I really don't want to sell the car, I recently obtained a new client at work, who are based out in Waiuku. This means I am currently doing close to 35,000km of driving a year, which means unfortunately, the M5 has to go. I would hate to continue driving it this much and doing such large mileage on such a rare 'super sedan'. Anything wrong with the car? - The overall condition of the car, especially for a 14 year old vehicle, is in my opinion quite amazing. If i was to be super picky and pedantic (which I am), the only issues with the car are as follows: - It appears someone threw an egg at the back of the car at some stage, as there is a small circle of minorly damaged paint. Bastards. - Drivers seat has a very minor bit of damage along the stitching line, could easily be repaired by new owner, you probably won't even notice it unless I point it out - A few pixels here and there are sometimes missing from the head-unit. Again this is repairable quite easily (around $150) for the new owner if they wish. - A bit of the foam is showing by the back window from where the fabric just needs re-glueing, this is because the car has a rear electric curtain. - One of the floor matts is a bit worn out, car will also come with original floor mats anyway so not a major. - Even though it seems ALL M5's do it, when you first start the car it makes a bit of a noise from the engine (this is normal - but thought I'd list this anyway). - A bit of fading on the gearknob - general wear and tear. Overnight the car has been in my garage, no oil or fluid leaks that I know of, nothing has ever leaked onto the garage floor or such. The M5 notoriously uses oil, although my one seems to use very little, but I have topped it up a couple times over the last 10,000km. Anyway, I could rant on forever, but if you are truly interested it is best you come and arrange viewing the car. I am based out in Takanini, Auckland. Asking price: $30,000 Edited April 13, 2014 by DaveO 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 If only I'd known you were going to sell... Sadly I have committed to a supercharger and other goodies. GLWS, this is an awesome car and will make someone very very happy! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Yeah sorry Jules. I hadn't planned to sell, but just realized today I've already done 11,000km in the 4 months I've owned it, which is scary haha. It's been a really amazing, fun 11,000km though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Bugger! GLWS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I'll get something else cool next, just needs to have much lower kms so I can drive around lots without worrying about the mileage going up :-) Indeed bugger though, absolutely love the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 How about swapping for an E39 540i + some cash? I know of a mint tuned 540i, all remedial work done - will happily go for another 200-300K+ kms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 How about swapping for an E39 540i + some cash? I know of a mint tuned 540i, all remedial work done - will happily go for another 200-300K+ kms ... with M5 performance too ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 stunning car in a seriously rare colour for a ridiculous price. few cars could beat the similes per mile of these cars. good luck with the sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 ... with M5 performance too ;-) Ha! Not yet... And I'd need to sell the sc to have any hope of scraping together some extra cash! hahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 See what you can come up with Jules! I would prefer someone from here buys it obviously as would love to keep it in the club. Sorry not too keen on a trade, even though I really like your car, I've become accustomed to big horsepower N/A V8. Watch this space for my next car Cheers guys :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 438 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Bummer to sell, it's a nice car. A good turbo 6 would see you right on a daily commute to Waiuku..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCee 26 Report post Posted February 21, 2014 This has got to be one of the nicest e39s ive seen mate. Goodluck I hope she goes to an enthusiast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 If the sale drags out till April, I may be interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Stunning car..!! Can't stop going back and having a nosy over the pics. GLWS, hope it goes too a well deserving home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 This is absolutely gorgeous with and very well priced. GLWS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys Have had an offer of 27k, might take this offer in the next few days unless someone else wants to offer more Not sure what to get next... whatever it is, it needs to have around 60,000km tho. Used it as a wedding car yesterday, its really clean and shiny Edited February 23, 2014 by DaveO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks guys Have had an offer of 27k, might take this offer in the next few days unless someone else wants to offer more Not sure what to get next... whatever it is, it needs to have around 60,000km tho. Used it as a wedding car yesterday, its really clean and shiny Pmed :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 You have a PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 You have a PM. Oooooh... might get to see it local... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Oooooh... might get to see it local... You should buy it Allan, its got the correct transmission. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Hope so Alan - Just have to convince Dave that he needs a real grunty diesel - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 You should buy it Allan, its got the correct transmission. lol True Hope so Alan - Just have to convince Dave that he needs a real grunty diesel - Then I could get you to take my wife for a drive in it, and prove to her it's no faster than the 525i, then I'll be allowed one.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 Sorry guys to burst the bubble. Not too keen on a grunty diesel sorry Love my V8s! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the update Dave - I will buy it if I can sell the diesel - Edited February 27, 2014 by ashmill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 GLWS. Hoping the rear tow hook is for Audi's secretly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
