Want to join M5 family
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it's been a while since I've posted around here but ever since I got rid of my baby last year I've had the itch to jump into an m5 and with prices looking so good the itch has gotten tougher not to scratch but I've stayed on the outside looking in, living vicariously through of you guys on this board and m5board.com and saving my money (this economy is scary!)
Life though has a way of throwing you curve balls and after the unfortunate passing of my brother in law's younger brother (only 34), I figured I might as well live my life to the fullest since my money is just sitting in the bank. So i've started my search and wanted some opinions of the 1st couple of cars I found
08 with 50K miles for $42g - My head is screaming RUN AWAY, but my heart has a soft spot for Interlagos.
http://www.allcityau...=eqkRIzcwYj8%3d
07 with 10K for $49g - contacted owner but he is about to make a deal
keeping my fingers crossed still
http://www.autotrade...&loggedOut=true
06 with 38K for $44g - is the price too high?
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
07 with 23K for $45.9g - love the price not too crazy about the color
http://www.cars.com/...racktype=usedcc
What are the things I should look out for besides the early vanos problems in the 06 & 07, I've also read that the '08s shift better than '06s & '07s
Any help is appreciated gentlemen
Life though has a way of throwing you curve balls and after the unfortunate passing of my brother in law's younger brother (only 34), I figured I might as well live my life to the fullest since my money is just sitting in the bank. So i've started my search and wanted some opinions of the 1st couple of cars I found
08 with 50K miles for $42g - My head is screaming RUN AWAY, but my heart has a soft spot for Interlagos.
http://www.allcityau...=eqkRIzcwYj8%3d
07 with 10K for $49g - contacted owner but he is about to make a deal
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http://www.autotrade...&loggedOut=true
06 with 38K for $44g - is the price too high?
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
07 with 23K for $45.9g - love the price not too crazy about the color
http://www.cars.com/...racktype=usedcc
What are the things I should look out for besides the early vanos problems in the 06 & 07, I've also read that the '08s shift better than '06s & '07s
Any help is appreciated gentlemen
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I have heard that not only do the 08+ cars shift better, but the tranny is better, as the 06 and 07 have had many SMG problems. Go for the 08 with 26k is what I say. LCI is always better.
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08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
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08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
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Why are you thinking about it? JUST GET IT BRO! You are gonna love every minute of driving it! And we are here to infect you with the bug that's infected most of us.. and there is no jab for it!
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Look at vehicle history, and you will be fine..
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it's been a while since I've posted around here but ever since I got rid of my baby last year I've had the itch to jump into an m5 and with prices looking so good the itch has gotten tougher not to scratch but I've stayed on the outside looking in, living vicariously through of you guys on this board and m5board.com and saving my money (this economy is scary!)
Life though has a way of throwing you curve balls and after the unfortunate passing of my brother in law's younger brother (only 34), I figured I might as well live my life to the fullest since my money is just sitting in the bank. So i've started my search and wanted some opinions of the 1st couple of cars I found
08 with 50K miles for $42g - My head is screaming RUN AWAY, but my heart has a soft spot for Interlagos.
http://www.allcityau...=eqkRIzcwYj8%3d
07 with 10K for $49g - contacted owner but he is about to make a deal
keeping my fingers crossed still
http://www.autotrade...&loggedOut=true
06 with 38K for $44g - is the price too high?
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
07 with 23K for $45.9g - love the price not too crazy about the color
http://www.cars.com/...racktype=usedcc
What are the things I should look out for besides the early vanos problems in the 06 & 07, I've also read that the '08s shift better than '06s & '07s
Any help is appreciated gentlemen
Life though has a way of throwing you curve balls and after the unfortunate passing of my brother in law's younger brother (only 34), I figured I might as well live my life to the fullest since my money is just sitting in the bank. So i've started my search and wanted some opinions of the 1st couple of cars I found
08 with 50K miles for $42g - My head is screaming RUN AWAY, but my heart has a soft spot for Interlagos.
http://www.allcityau...=eqkRIzcwYj8%3d
07 with 10K for $49g - contacted owner but he is about to make a deal
![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/badbad.gif)
http://www.autotrade...&loggedOut=true
06 with 38K for $44g - is the price too high?
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
08 with 26K for $49g - my head is screaming run away too, price seems so low for such mileage - contacted the dealer too
http://www.autotrade...type=b&make=BMW
07 with 23K for $45.9g - love the price not too crazy about the color
http://www.cars.com/...racktype=usedcc
What are the things I should look out for besides the early vanos problems in the 06 & 07, I've also read that the '08s shift better than '06s & '07s
Any help is appreciated gentlemen
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If you can - do it! The thrill of driving the beast is beyond compare.........
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Dunno if you are still in the market, but if you are, mine is for sale. It has been a garage queen while in my possession as I have averaged less than 5k miles a year on the car. Here is the link:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U
btw- no need to worry about any transmission issues on this car, I just had the clutch, flywheel, & SMG Pump replaced all brand new at the local BMW dealer!
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U
btw- no need to worry about any transmission issues on this car, I just had the clutch, flywheel, & SMG Pump replaced all brand new at the local BMW dealer!