And now I own a broken E60 M5…..

[BilbeJ 28]

Hi all, 

Bit of a shameless self promo here-I’m responsible for the “Buying a neglected M5” videos on the tube recently. I’ve just uploaded episode two where I get stuck into the rod bearing job, check it out here. 
 

https://youtu.be/GgoFUOo4YH4?si=5fJqrjDjsYPfMa_V

 

I’m not a mechanic, I’ve just always fixed my own crappy cars over the years and when values for Japanese cars went a bit crazy I dipped my toes into the BMW world and now here we are. Started with a great e28 535i (malachite metallic) then an e34 535 5 speed followed by a fairly broken e39 540i 6 speed with AC kit. Anyway, I always wanted an e60 and couldn’t resist the challenge of reviving this one. Open to any comments, questions or criticisms! 
 

Cheers

Jordan 

Edited May 18 by BilbeJ

[Eagle 1758]

Welcome. Looks like your well prepared to handle it.

[JohnM575 123]

Have watched both episodes - love the nonchalant, no BS approach. Keep them coming.

[Driftit 2181]

Nice one.  I posted your first vid here a while back.

Just spotted the Soarer in your vid.  Awesome cars.  I miss my MZ10 a lot.  I looked them up in Japan recently, cried a little, then purchased another 130i instead.

Edited Monday at 11:33 AM by Driftit

[deedub 96]

I see on your profile you're from Rotorua. Look forward to seeing this around once it is on the road.

[BilbeJ 28]

@Driftit Yeah I bought it back recently after not seeing it since I sold it in 2012..I’m filming that process too. Will be doing it 90’s street/shakotan style. 
 

@deedub I’ll be taking it for a Wof next week hopefully, so keep an eye out! Will be driving it as much as I can 

[Driftit 2181]

2 hours ago, BilbeJ said:

@Driftit Yeah I bought it back recently after not seeing it since I sold it in 2012..I’m filming that process too. Will be doing it 90’s street/shakotan style. 
 

@deedub I’ll be taking it for a Wof next week hopefully, so keep an eye out! Will be driving it as much as I can 

Awesome.  I had an MZ10 as my first car back in 1996 through 2003.  Didn't know what I had back then.  Factory 2.8GT manual with LSD and lots of rust.

[mmario 59]

Watched. that was great love your work, Tshirt is cool 

[Jacko 2225]

Great format and content, reminds me of garage 4AGE, need more of this.