Decided to get the 3.6 M5 back on the road.
I've already done some subtle mods like H&R springs and powerflex bushes.
Brake calipers are a bit sticky so new ones need to be sourced.
Went for a drive and what a fantastic piece of machinery it is. Makes the 215bhp Alpnia feel slow over 60mph. Not as brutal as my 3.8 but as a daily driver its brilliant.
The best kept secret about these M5's is that the fuel economy is now worse than a 325i and the insurance (for me) is actually cheaper!
So thats 2 M5's insured for the price of one 325i!
Yes I know I'm greedy for having two and a half M cars (E30 M3 half owned).
My e34 3.6 is back on the road!
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M5pilot
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stevetigger
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Its not greedy(MR RICH), now get and sent me an exhaust free!! 
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M5pilot
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I aint rich!
If I was the E30 m3 would be all mine and it would have a good 300bhp and make amazing noises.
I've just been lucky with these cars, they came at the right time when I had some cash saved up.
If I was the E30 m3 would be all mine and it would have a good 300bhp and make amazing noises.
I've just been lucky with these cars, they came at the right time when I had some cash saved up.
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How did the insurance work out cheaper?! I know insurance never makes sense, but that's taking the pi$$! 
E30 in need of wiring loom smoke since April '11...
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billgatese30
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sal, your one lucky git, i think that
however, your car collection is pretty cool, all subtle but aloing the right line
damn i gotta get me a e34 m5 some day because my dad had the 535 sport and it was soo cool it was unreal
however, your car collection is pretty cool, all subtle but aloing the right line
damn i gotta get me a e34 m5 some day because my dad had the 535 sport and it was soo cool it was unreal
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Bill,
It is quite cool having these cars but when things go wrong they aint cheap. The 3.8 brakes are 343mm and cost 110+VAT each! Pads aint cheap either.
Insurance is cheaper - why I dont know. I've always used a company called Heritage. My 325iT was more expensive.
It's mad but I aint complaining!!
I really do have to get some pictures....
It is quite cool having these cars but when things go wrong they aint cheap. The 3.8 brakes are 343mm and cost 110+VAT each! Pads aint cheap either.
Insurance is cheaper - why I dont know. I've always used a company called Heritage. My 325iT was more expensive.
It's mad but I aint complaining!!
I really do have to get some pictures....