E39 M5 Talk me out of buying one.

[Dezzy]

Are they a nightmare to live with?
Running costs and fuel economy massive?

I have liked them for ages. I may have the chance of a well maintained, full service low ish (mostly motorway) miles one. Not stupid money.
What do we think?

[Jhonno]

Running costs and fuel consumption are as you would expect for a 1900kg super saloon with a 400bhp V8 under the bonnet..

[Dezzy]

I hope hoping for mpg figures and maybe stuff that goes wrong with them. Like vanos issues? etc?

I am guessing they arnt great on fuel and parts carry the M tax. Thanks though Dan.

[Jhonno]

22mpg av

Vanos issues.. 4 off!

[Simon13]

MAFs x 2, clutch munchies. 275 width 18 inch rear boots. typical e39 electrical dramas, rusty bootlids

[clipper]

A mate of mine had one and took one on a track day and between the fuel of getting there, getting home, used on track along with four brand new tyres which ended up shagged, it cost him a grand for the day... That was without any breakdown or crash...

[Dezzy]

About what I expected.

Tyres arnt really a problem Si

I am trying to convince myself I don't need one. I don't really have the cash spare ATM. This just seems too good to miss.

[DanThe]

Unless its cheap enough to punt on at a profit I would steer well clear and start looking for compacts

[pacerpete]

Unless its cheap enough to punt on at a profit I would steer well clear and start looking for compacts

+1 . M52'd / S50'd 'pact FTW !

[Kos]

Unless its cheap enough to punt on at a profit I would steer well clear and start looking for compacts

+1 . M52'd / S50'd 'pact FTW !

so last year

[Dezzy]

It's cheap mate and it's a known good'n

Compact is still on the next to do list mate!

[schnaarf]

Get one, they're mega! If you're test driving one get up to motorway speed to make sure it's smooth.

[pacerpete]

Unless its cheap enough to punt on at a profit I would steer well clear and start looking for compacts

+1 . M52'd / S50'd 'pact FTW !

so last year

Only those without a cage !


I'm such a bitch !

[Dezzy]

I have the front half of a cage here ready and waiting

[billgatese30]

Are they a nightmare to live with?
Running costs and fuel economy massive?

I have liked them for ages. I may have the chance of a well maintained, full service low ish (mostly motorway) miles one. Not stupid money.
What do we think?

you want to be spending your cash on Jhonno's S50 for the compact project, not getting a money pit of an E39

[Dezzy]

Why would I buy a S50 conversion for an E30 though for a compact mate?

If I wanted it in an E30 it would have been up north by now.

I will be buying a rotten M3 when the time is right.

I am trying to leave this fooker alone but it's powers are strong.

[billgatese30]

Why would I buy a S50 conversion for an E30 though for a compact mate?

D'oh, your right there, never thought about that

[TouringTash]

I'll go halfs with ya fella

[E30BeemerLad]

I'd say you would be a brave man taking one on mate.

20mpg also becomes tiresome

[Dezzy]

I have a while to think about it.
I am hopefully going to be able to resist it's charms.

I have always liked them and this one tempts me. It's cheap but still strong for me ATM.

@ tash you can't pay half if you want. It would have to live up north though dude.

[e30topless]

get one bought Dez, have some fun then Move it on when your done,

just pray nothing drops off before you sell !

[DanThe]

When that E30 is on the road you will soon get bored with a big lardy 5

[Dezzy]

That's a fair point mate. Only thing is we have had snow tonight. No chromie action till there's no salt about.

[spook]

Your only here once, go for it.

[Kos]

+1 . M52'd / S50'd 'pact FTW !

so last year

Only those without a cage !


I'm such a bitch !

your words

[Kos]

I have the front half of a cage here ready and waiting

thats harsh , you're the bitch now !

i took an e60 M5 for a drive today, its been a while since i drove one, fast is not the word !

what it would be like in an e30 is actually is something i'm not sure if i want to find out !

i've beeen in a 700bhp boosted e30, but NA power is different !

anyway

have read of this

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 96&start=0

[TouringTash]

I have a while to think about it.
I am hopefully going to be able to resist it's charms.

I have always liked them and this one tempts me. It's cheap but still strong for me ATM.

@ tash you can't pay half if you want. It would have to live up north though dude.

North is looking more appealing with all the stroppy, moaning antics down south.

Cheap rent as well.

Just how much would a 3 bed detached with at least double garage

[pete_e30]

i'm getting 25mpg out of my e39 535i v8 manual thats rated at 245bhp which feels tame compared to my last e30