KwS 2429 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 459 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 459 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. 7 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 459 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
Twistee 459 Report post Posted Tuesday at 10:14 PM Just got a WOF from Apex (thanks for squeezing me in this close to shutdown @BMTHUG !), not a single issue with the M5. Given that an actual brake test machine was used rather than an assometer like East Auckland BMW the handbrake showed no issues (what a shock). Anyway last thought for the year before everything hits the fan (If you know, you know....) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1063 Report post Posted Tuesday at 11:58 PM 1 hour ago, Twistee said: Just got a WOF from Apex (thanks for squeezing me in this close to shutdown @BMTHUG !), not a single issue with the M5. Given that an actual brake test machine was used rather than an assometer like East Auckland BMW the handbrake showed no issues (what a shock). Anyway last thought for the year before everything hits the fan (If you know, you know....) You're welcome bud! This is why we installed that particular brake testing machine. It's very thorough and gives you peace of mind! Merry Christmas to you Colin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1669 Report post Posted yesterday at 05:31 AM 7 hours ago, Twistee said: Given that an actual brake test machine was used rather than an assometer like East Auckland BMW What did they think the issue was? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 459 Report post Posted yesterday at 08:31 AM Last year when I took the car to them for a WOF and to recover the BMW service history their WOF inspector was convinced that there was a handbrake issue and proceeded to charge a fair chunk to "investigate". VTNZ down the road from them an hour later passed the car with no "issue". Pay peanuts, get monkeys........ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 38 Report post Posted yesterday at 09:10 AM 34 minutes ago, Twistee said: Pay peanuts, get monkeys........ Don't get it. Who are the monkeys here? VTNZ? Why? Did you expect them to find an issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 459 Report post Posted 22 hours ago There was NO issue with the handbrake other than some underpaid BMW tech who was adamant that there had to be a problem because he couldn't apply a handbrake properly when using a Tapley meter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 770 Report post Posted 22 hours ago 11 hours ago, Twistee said: Last year when I took the car to them for a WOF and to recover the BMW service history their WOF inspector was convinced that there was a handbrake issue and proceeded to charge a fair chunk to "investigate". VTNZ down the road from them an hour later passed the car with no "issue". Pay peanuts, get monkeys........ The problem being you're unlikely to be paying peanuts, even if that's what the techs at a main dealer are receiving. Gotta pay for the glass palace and coffee machine somehow 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 459 Report post Posted 20 hours ago (edited) Post quick polish shot, love me some crystal clear headlights (excuse my white legs in the reflection ) And just a reminder that this is my ownership thread, these are my experiences and my opinions - your mileage may vary as they say. Edited 20 hours ago by Twistee 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1063 Report post Posted 18 hours ago 2 hours ago, Twistee said: Post quick polish shot, love me some crystal clear headlights (excuse my white legs in the reflection ) And just a reminder that this is my ownership thread, these are my experiences and my opinions - your mileage may vary as they say. absolutely gorgeous mate! Clean headlights just make such a massive difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 38 Report post Posted 18 hours ago 4 hours ago, Twistee said: There was NO issue with the handbrake other than some underpaid BMW tech who was adamant that there had to be a problem because he couldn't apply a handbrake properly when using a Tapley meter. Ah right. Confused cause I didn't think BMW were cheap. So figured you must be referring to VTNZ. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
