LHD-RHD M5T - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

willbyname · 2nd August 2004, 14:45

Does, or has, anyone caried out a conversion from left hand drive to right hand drive on an M5/M5 touring?
I had a quick look through some earlier threads and one mentioned a price somewhere in the region of 12k!!

Apart from the obvious, fascia, pedals, and steering column what other "hidden" delights might be encountered?
The reason I ask is that there seem to be a lot more M5T's on the continent than in the UK but of course LHD.
If the price of converting it outweighs the cost of purchasing the car then I guess I will have to get used to driving on the "passenger side".

All for the sake of wanting an M5 that you can get two dogs in the back.

Will.

Mmm-Five · 2nd August 2004, 15:20

Find yourself an Alpina B8 V8 Touring then as there is only one RHD M5 Touring that I know of!

M5touring reg · 2nd August 2004, 23:35

'Munich Legends' did the conversion of the only RHD M5touring, talk to Tony,
they will -never- do it again, it took -a lot more- then expected, the 'wiring'
is a major nightmare -
call Tony at 'Munich Legends', the story is published in a BM'WCar magazin-issue, drive LHD or get an ALPINA as suggested altern. a 540itouring 6-speed -
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good luck !
any further questions on the M5touring ? shoot !!

kevinpayneuk · 3rd August 2004, 00:12

Having a LHD car in the UK isn't a big issue, if you really want an M5T.

M5touring reg · 3rd August 2004, 00:20

there are about 12 LHD M5t on that Island already

= you wud not be alone

willbyname · 3rd August 2004, 15:10

Thanks guys, it looks like I will have to have a good look as to "what is out there" when I come to buy something.
I suppose I could always buy a cheap hatchback to put the two hounds in and still get an M5 saloon. Then there is x2 insurance, road tax, mot...... decisions decisions.

Bryn · 3rd August 2004, 15:24

How about this one?

£10k is optimistic in my opinion though.

Cheers,
Bryn.

kevinpayneuk · 3rd August 2004, 15:42

It's not a "proper" M5 if that is important.

kevinpayneuk · 3rd August 2004, 15:46

I'm not sure if this one is still available?

520i · 4th August 2004, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbyname

Does, or has, anyone caried out a conversion from left hand drive to right hand drive on an M5/M5 touring?
I had a quick look through some earlier threads and one mentioned a price somewhere in the region of 12k!!

Apart from the obvious, fascia, pedals, and steering column what other "hidden" delights might be encountered?
The reason I ask is that there seem to be a lot more M5T's on the continent than in the UK but of course LHD.
If the price of converting it outweighs the cost of purchasing the car then I guess I will have to get used to driving on the "passenger side".

All for the sake of wanting an M5 that you can get two dogs in the back.

Will.

will - could it be cheaper and more enjoyable to leave the dogs at home?

just joking - i just bought a near-perfect E34 525i touring shell and will try transplanting my 3.6 stuff into him - i'll let you know how i get along...