E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

Alternative To the OEM M5 Bumper

Old May 24, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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As you guys know us E61 owners in the states cant order a M5 Touring rear bumper from our dealerships. The result is us having to source one from Europe. For me I looked into this, and the sad thing is that the bumper with exchange rates is about $1200, plus freight which is almost the same price as the bumper due to the large size. I was looking on WALD of Japans site for some new front lip options for the OEM M5 front bumper, and came across this rear for non-M cars. The good thing is there are dealers here in the states for WALD products:













Not sure the exact cost but it might work out to be cheaper. Im going to look into pricing and report back.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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That looks more like an add-on to the OEM rear bumper than a whole new bumper. Seems you'd have to get the E61 M5 rear bumper first then get this.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca
That looks more like an add-on to the OEM rear bumper than a whole new bumper. Seems you'd have to get the E61 M5 rear bumper first then get this.
Its not its the whole bumper. The one guy quoted me $1800 .... looking for a better price still.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Nice find I like the way u roll.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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so is this a diffuser for the non mtech rear or m tech rear?
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Old May 25, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Full bumper replacement. No need for M-tech. They make a M-Tech addon but it dosent look like the M5 rear bumper.

Full rear bumper for NON-M Cars:



M-Tech add on for NON-M cars with M-tech:



Add on piece for OEM M5 rear bumper:




as you can see the full bumper replacement for the NON-M cars is made to look identical to that of the OEM M5 bumper with their add on piece.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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yea, but if price is equal to or more than ordering the part from bmw, what's the point?
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