any reason to avoid 2006 M5's?
03-04-2009 | 07:03 PM
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I would have to say unless it's out of warranty, go for it! 
Oh yeah, one other problem, the pains you'll have from grinning ear to ear all the time you drive it! 
Oh yeah, one other problem, the pains you'll have from grinning ear to ear all the time you drive it!
03-04-2009 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lawguy' post='803872' date='Feb 28 2009, 07:27 AM
I've searched the forum and not seen much on whether modely year 2006 M5's should generally be avoided, but based on the "first year" bugs sort of thing. I think ideally I would prefer 07 or 08, but the deals on the 06 cars are really amazing.
Anything to watch out for with 06 M5's...?
Thanks, as always....
Anything to watch out for with 06 M5's...?
Thanks, as always....
If you can find a good deal, go for it.
03-06-2009 | 09:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 M5 Sapphire Black
ACS Style Roof Spoiler
(Pretty much bone stock)
Is there anyway to find out from VIN or mfg date if the car has been rebuilt by BMW? I bought a 06 M5 in Dec (production date was Jan 06), everything seems fine. But i'd like to know for peace of mind.
thanks
thanks
03-06-2009 | 10:08 AM
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If by rebuilt you mean if the car was a lemon buy back and then rebuilt by BMW then the seller must disclose that info to you. I think it's also on the paperwork or title but I'm not sure.
03-06-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Who the hell would do that to such a nice car?!?! 
Almost looks like it vandalized by an ex-wife or ex-girl friend... knifing the seats, taking a hammer to the windows and hood....
So very sad!
Almost looks like it vandalized by an ex-wife or ex-girl friend... knifing the seats, taking a hammer to the windows and hood....
So very sad!
03-06-2009 | 11:28 AM
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My Ride: 2006 M5 Sapphire Black
ACS Style Roof Spoiler
(Pretty much bone stock)
Big Relief 
didnt see that on the title or heard anything from the dealer about that. Well, if anything, the extended warranty that i bought will come in handy.
didnt see that on the title or heard anything from the dealer about that. Well, if anything, the extended warranty that i bought will come in handy.
