KwS 2425 Report post Posted July 2 7 hours ago, m325i said: I'd like to see a consumption based plate; GASVIP / BP VIP 98FILL 30L 100 I could be here all day And to annoy all the tesla drivers with their LOLGAS/NOGAS/LOLOIL plates, 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 453 Report post Posted July 23 Today marks 3 years of ownership of the M5, it also marks the day that the mechanical warranty runs out - no doubt it will turn into a pumpkin at midnight. Over the past three years I have replaced: - Clutch / flywheel - Heater control valve - A/C condenser - 10x Spark plugs - 1 coil pack - Module that controls the airbag compressor - Oil cooler - SMG reservoir filler cap - Lower control arm bushes - 4 x tires And as is fit for the anniversary it's at BMWorkshop having the annual service. Would I buy it again after the last three years, yes no question. It's a high maintenance item, but it's cheaper than a therapist and without leaning too heavily on the YOLO mentality it's pointless being the richest man in the graveyard. The first picture ever taken after signing the papers, perfectly framed up by my wife............ And the first night at the Clearwater Resort being the family wagon 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 453 Report post Posted July 30 While waiting for the M5 to come back from BMWorkshop I finally managed to finish a side project of mine (one of countless). About 12 months ago I bought a flood damaged set of NZ made Image 414 tower speakers, they were absolutely fubar'd and realistically I should have just left them with the seller and kept the money in my pocket but they were very cheap. I managed to dry out the cabinets, glue, clamp, get everything square again and remake part of the base plates - saving $750 on those alone. A lot of careful sanding so I didn't go through the veneer and a pile of water based polyurethane and more sanding later they started to come together. Unfortunately I couldn't get the water damage out of the front veneer to a point that I was happy with it hence the harlequin wrap that I applied, I'm sure there will be as many who like the finish as those who hate it. Two of the drivers needed to have the rubbers replaced, being odd size Israeli Morel drivers it took some time to get aftermarket replacements. All up they owe me about $400, Image Speakers still sell the 414.1 for close to 10x that price dependent on spec. I'm pretty happy with the result and now have a set of office speakers. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulo 66 Report post Posted July 31 Just been looking at your e61 M5 thread and realised that I took a couple of photos of this car back in Feb 2021 in Christchurch. Prior to your ownership, I think… Epic wagon! Great colour! 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 453 Report post Posted August 1 (edited) @paulo Cheers for the pics, yes that was only not long before I bought it. I actually wanted another colour .Here is the collection of the M5 thread Just picked it up from BMWorkshop, last insurance claim. New AC condenser, and the heater valve. For 80,000kms it's had all the usual items replaced under warranty which worked out well. Next major expense is the bearings, most other items that fail are supported by the aftermarket / oem and I can tackle the work - bearings not so much. Off to paint and panel assessment in the next week or so. Edited August 1 by Twistee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
