E61 M5 Touring.......Deal done!!

Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:01 pm

I've been reading this thread with interest. I've been considering getting something a bit quicker and read all the comments about the reliability of these. My previous N53 E92 was pretty unreliable, but not ruinously so. Are they really that bad that every single one of them can break the bank if you haven't got the AUC warranty, or is there a bit of scaremongering involved?

Interestingly, I've also been reading this thread about the Lexus IS-F. Looks like they're capable of 150K miles plus without any serious issues. I guess they won't be as nice to drive, but if you can buy one and have 414bhp and no worries about a huge bill then I'd think about getting one.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-20 ... sf-16.html.

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:43 am

tom325ise wrote:I've been reading this thread with interest. I've been considering getting something a bit quicker and read all the comments about the reliability of these. My previous N53 E92 was pretty unreliable, but not ruinously so. Are they really that bad that every single one of them can break the bank if you haven't got the AUC warranty, or is there a bit of scaremongering involved?

Interestingly, I've also been reading this thread about the Lexus IS-F. Looks like they're capable of 150K miles plus without any serious issues. I guess they won't be as nice to drive, but if you can buy one and have 414bhp and no worries about a huge bill then I'd think about getting one.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-20 ... sf-16.html.

You can read as many story's you like about the reliability of any car, but I think it's luck of the draw. For instance, my dad had a 530D for 4 years, did 150k miles, it had a clutch and an EGR valve. In comparison, I look after a 530D at work, that's had a turbo, manifold, 4 injectors, EGR valve, a boost pipe, alternator, suspension arms and now his Idrive has just packed up, that's over the past couple of years.

To buy an M5 you've got to have a strong stomach for the maintaince/repair costs. If you're used to spending £100 on a set of discs and pads then spending £1000 is going to be a shock.

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:47 am

Set of front discs from the dealer with discount is £500.

I'm going to make a monthly spend record inc fuel, let's see if it is eye watering.

Planning a roadtrip to Switzerland for a beer for a few nights in Feb!!

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:57 am

I suppose £500 is better than £1000 a˜ƒ

Do any aftermarket suppliers do brakes for them?

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:01 am

Pagid - front set £348

ATE - rear set £332

That's ECP without discount. It's not all doom and gloom.

Edit - Set of pads £55.

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:39 am

Cheapy cheapness! You can't complain at those prices

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:07 am

shit my e34 front brakes are £400 the pair from ECP

I'm sure you will be fine Kieran, you wouldnt buy any bmw if u listened to everything said on here/internet!

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:38 am

Looking forward to it now.

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:02 pm

they dont' do much for me, but i can see the appeal of them. Ive had sabine schmitz drive me round the ring in one! twas good

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:31 pm

kieran325 wrote:Pagid - front set £348

ATE - rear set £332

That's ECP without discount. It's not all doom and gloom.

Edit - Set of pads £55.

But like the Pagid E36 Evo discs, they're solid and not floating. They'll do the job though.

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:28 pm

you mean the 3.0 discs then

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:05 pm

Like many a BMW M car they are under braked compared to other manufactures and these buggers like to much discs.

I would not bother with the like of pagid on a car like this especially if they are non floaters.

Who told you that genuine discs are £500 the pair? As the last time I checked it was over £900 for front discs, pads and two sensors of which the M5 has one on each side at the front?

Post Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:06 pm

C3 BMW are selling front discs at £535, my parts man can supply them for £500 - discs only no pads or sensors.

Post Tue Dec 22, 2015 2:32 pm

I pick it up Saturday 2nd Jan!

My new toy was number 216 made and only 4 made that year 2009 - production dates start from Sept 08. Only 3 were made in the final run. Only 27 Space Grey E61's too, useless info but nice to know.

Post Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:03 pm

Picked it up yesterday

Didn't do much with it yesterday as we had a few friends round last night so my afternoon was spent cleaning the house.......

But I have today and it's a serious weapon and I'm liking it.

The weather has been terrible all day so no pics yet but they will come

Post Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:16 pm

kieran325 wrote:Picked it up yesterday
and it's a serious weapon and I'm liking it.