M5 My New Toy

[muttley 59]

I finally made the move and got myself a silver 2001 M5

Have I done the right thing ???????? have thought about it for toooo long and after reading these forums and getting good info on what to buy.

It’s silver 2001 M5 with 75,000 ……… I don’t really know anything about these cars, only that I have wanted one for a very long time.

The only agonising thing here is waiting for it to be prepared
Its going into BMW for a oil service ,the wheels are going to Spit and Polish and some minor scratch on the body and a very small dent under the spoiler.

More to follow

Cant stop grinning

[bob1179]

Good man! Now post some piccies up so we can all see what your new your toy looks like!

[dazren]

Superb.

I bought my 01 with 72k miles back in May 2005, haven't regretted it one bit.

[shim]

I had a 1999 E39 M5 for 5 years and was the best car I have ever had.

Enjoy

[muttley 59]

My main conserns are running costs , Vandalizam and something horible and expensive happening that wont be covered by the warranty

what a pessimist i am
but hey hopefully all will be ok




I just know it is going tp drive me waiting for it.

Any advice would be more than welcome

[kentmotorcompany]

Good man!! Welcome to the club.

[belleair302]

See you on www.m5board.com I hope.

[paddy27]

Am not jealous at all. Great car, enjoy it loads.

[bad company]

I had one of these from new in 2001. Probably the best every day car I ever had.

[Ashok]

I had one too - great cars!

[Muttley 59]

Will be picking up my grin machine either tonight or tomorow morning

[cableguy]

Congrats on a great car

I had one for a little over two years and enjoyed every minute.

C.

[stuthemong]

do a search for the MAF test on M5board and do it (75K car could well be in need of replacement if not done already), so you know you are running with all your power. If not, £200 for VW spares and youll have the full 400 ponies - it's well documented over there.

Awesome car, good luck!!

Stu

[Muttley 59]

Thanks for the comments and feedback so far

Day 1 ....picking up the car
Still not sure if I was doing the right thing buying this car
As I drove into the car yard there it was,,,,,,, looking absolutely awesome
Did the paperwork, that couldn’t get done quick enough, paid the balance on my debit card …… never spent that much on a debit card before
Had a few issues with the car that I will not go into detail as I want to see if they will stay true to there word that the problems will be sorted

I have always wanted a V8 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, have always wanted an M5
Now have both and haven’t stopped grinning yet
All I can say is that I just wish I had done this a long time ago

More to follow

Dave

Edited by Muttley 59 on Monday 7th May 08:52

Edited by Muttley 59 on Monday 7th May 08:53

[belleair302]

Dave where are you located and any ideas about which specialist you will use to keep you car in tip top shape?

[Muttley 59]

belleair302 said:

Dave where are you located and any ideas about which specialist you will use to keep you car in tip top shape?

near Heathrow
not sure myself where to go ,,,,,, will be looking for someone to check it over for me.


Dave

[belleair302]

I will post the details of some great specialists within 10-12 miles of you which are well worth chatting with and do great M work.

Autotech in Colnbrook www.autotech-bmw.co.uk/servicing.html

Phil Crouch who works just behind Birds in Uxbridge 01895 25 2288

P&R in Stockley Park www.prbmw.co.uk/index.html

Autobahn Services in Rickmansworth www.autobahnservices.co.uk/

Boxer Motor Works www.boxermotorworks.co.uk/

Lakeside Garage Srrvices are also worth a visit and do top wok even if the facilities look a little unusual www.lakesidegarageservices.co.uk/

Minerva Motors in Park Royal do good bodywork 020 8965 1414

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 7th May 16:14

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 7th May 16:45

[muttley 59]

belleair302 said:

I will post the details of some great specialists within 10-12 miles of you which are well worth chatting with and do great M work.

Autotech in Colnbrook www.autotech-bmw.co.uk/servicing.html

Phil Crouch who works just behind Birds in Uxbridge 01895 25 2288

P&R in Stockley Park www.prbmw.co.uk/index.html

Autobahn Services in Rickmansworth www.autobahnservices.co.uk/

Boxer Motor Works www.boxermotorworks.co.uk/

Lakeside Garage Srrvices are also worth a visit and do top wok even if the facilities look a little unusual www.lakesidegarageservices.co.uk/

Minerva Motors in Park Royal do good bodywork 020 8965 1414

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 7th May 16:14

Edited by belleair302 on Monday 7th May 16:45

Thanks for that

[muttley 59]

Day 5

Cant stop grinning
everything about this car is just awsome

[Jim Green]

I've had mine for just a month, and came from a 428bhp cosworth.

Cosworth was much quicker, but the M5 is so decieving......the refinement gives you a false sence of speed and acceleration.

I'm over the moon with mine, and it's a low milage 34,000 miles from new.

Intend to keep this very close to standard...Unlike the Cosworth which sold on here.