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Wow, where do I start? This car is a true labor of love. I've spared no expense since I bought it in 2015 to make it the best possible example of what is a very rare car. There are not a lot of them left and this one needs nothing but a new owner. If I told you this car had 50,000 miles on it you would believe it by looking at it in person. It's a clean.......rust free, never been through a winter, perfectly driving example, the likes of which are not seen much anymore.
Location
Factory Options
•Titanium Silver over Gray and Black Leather
•M Audio with Enhanced Bass
•Aluminum Trim
•Power Rear Sunshade with Door Blinds
•Cold Weather Package with Heated Seats
•MKIV DVD Navigation System
• Keyless entry Alarm
Modifications
•KW Variant 1 coilover suspension (corner balanced)
•New Michelin SuperSport Tires (x4)
•Ground Control camber plates•DINAN D900-50M software upgrade
•DINAN Front Strut bar
•Supersprint Rear Exhaust (both sides)
•BAVSOUND speakers•e60 Short Shifter
•Intravee iPod and iphone integration
•Alpine KCA-420i (2x) iPod interface
•Alpine KCA-410C Versatile Link Terminal
•Hardwired for Valentine One Radar Detector
•3M Scotchguard Clear Bra on entire front clip (bumper, hood and fenders)
•Tinted windows
•Wheel Locks
I bought this car and did a "baseline" as I do with all my projects. This included a thorough inspection and a full detail. I have over $10,000 in receipts that have repaired nearly everything that you can imagine would go wrong with a M5: from a new radiator and thermostat, to a new VDO instrument cluster permanently fixing the pixels, to new battery, flex disk, valve cover gaskets, thrust arms, control arm bushings, sway bars, to the ever-common viscous fan clutch...I did not cut corners and I have the receipts to prove it. In my opinion, the car is turnkey. It'slightningfast and, if you know anything about M5's, the E39 M5 is regarded as one of the very best.
You will be able to buy a M5 for cheaper than this one, but you may have to sink a lot more money into things that we have already addressed in this one. Feel free to email me with questions.
The engine runs beautifully and there are ZERO odd noises or sounds or anything of that nature. It runs exactly as it should and makes a ton of power.....driving it is a true pleasure and this car is a perfect example of everything the S62 is famous for.It's never driven hard till it's warmed up. The BMW S62 engine is truly a wonder. Don't be fooled by naysayers who claim it's a maintenance queen.....it's NOT true. These motors are TOUGH and were built to LAST. There are TONS of examples with way over 250,000 miles that just won't die. A rebuild is not cheap.....but this isn't a car to be bought and have lots of miles piled on anyway. Buy it...drive it on the weekends and to the meets and there are many years left in this engine. Don't believe me? Google is your friend as is the M5board. Research it and you will find that it's true. With the right upkeep / upgrades (which this HAS had) these cars are good to go.
Of course there are some imperfections as can be expected with a car of this age...a couple super small marks on the rear bumper, a small mark on the front right bumper, a scratch on the passenger door, and some minor wear on the steering wheel.
As I am a music lover, it has a NICE Intravee interface that automatically plays the music off my Spotify (or whatever) on my phone as soon as I enter the vehicle. And of course what good is a quality sound system without proper speakers? So I used BAVSOUND in the front and also in the rear. I have over $1000 in the stereo and Yes, it sounds amazing.
I have a stack of receipts 4" tall.....going back 15 years since the day it was purchased, brand new. This is a well documented car. This car was purchased by the previous owner from Enthusiast Auto in Dayton, OH. They are famous for selling ONLY BMW's that are very clean. This car has been owned by enthusiasts for a LONG time.
If you don't know M5Board and are serious about an e39 M5 or any e39 BMW......You are missing out on what is probably the best resource on the web for these cars. Happy bidding and good luck!