New owner announcement! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

nebpor · 1st May 2005, 01:00

I am now the proud owner of Kurt's M5.

Absolutely over the moon - the 250 mile drive home was a delight ... I can't stop grinning!

As expected, low speed accelleration isn't the strongest point but once up to 80 the thing pulls like a train and I've been making full use of the "speed limit" function on the computer

nexus1972 · 1st May 2005, 12:51

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Originally Posted by nebpor

I am now the proud owner of Kurt's M5.

Absolutely over the moon - the 250 mile drive home was a delight ... I can't stop grinning!

As expected, low speed accelleration isn't the strongest point but once up to 80 the thing pulls like a train and I've been making full use of the "speed limit" function on the computer

I dont find the low speed acceleration on my 3.6 to be much of an issue, only annoying thing is low rpm driving around town where the throttle jumps on the initial move from idle rpm to actually moving - but I'm getting used to the feel of those throttle bodies now :-)

Congratulations on the purchase. Unfortunately my wife has found the speed limit function and annoys the **** out of me by turning it on all the time :-(

jonsmiff · 1st May 2005, 16:04

how does this speed limit thing work?

Kurt Ramsden · 1st May 2005, 17:10

Stephen - glad you like the car - it couldn't have gone to a nicer bloke. I wish you many miles of enjoyable sMiles....

I must admit to not having the usual feelings of 'closure' now that she's gone. And the thought of a Volvo on the drive doesn't seem quite so appealing now that I'm actually in the position to buy one. M5 Touring with 7 seat conversion anyone??

stevie53 · 1st May 2005, 19:29

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Originally Posted by nebpor

I am now the proud owner of Kurt's M5.

Absolutely over the moon - the 250 mile drive home was a delight ... I can't stop grinning!

As expected, low speed accelleration isn't the strongest point but once up to 80 the thing pulls like a train and I've been making full use of the "speed limit" function on the computer

nebpor

congrats I know that over DUNOON feeling all too well hope you have plenty of enjoyable miles

I've just put a deposit on an E39 M5 today don't get it til tuesday and I'm already grinning like a cheshire cat

good to see another beast is going in the right direction, up north

stevie

nebpor · 2nd May 2005, 17:05

Stevie, I can see Dunoon out the window at the moment ... I live in Greenock

Thanks for the welcome and Kurt, at least you've got your other toys to keep you going!

I have done about 500 miles since Saturday now - it's growing on me with every mile .... I am really suprised how loud the standard car is ... I keep seeing people turn and look as I snarl up the road!

Can't stop grinning when I look at it either

stevie53 · 2nd May 2005, 17:27

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Originally Posted by nebpor

Stevie, I can see Dunoon out the window at the moment ... I live in Greenock

Thanks for the welcome and Kurt, at least you've got your other toys to keep you going!

I have done about 500 miles since Saturday now - it's growing on me with every mile .... I am really suprised how loud the standard car is ... I keep seeing people turn and look as I snarl up the road!

Can't stop grinning when I look at it either

nebpor
I'm just along the motorway and across the bridge in clydebank so I'll keep an eye out for you glad to hear your enjoying yourself

stevie

unesential · 2nd May 2005, 18:29

but once up to 80 the thing pulls

I know whta you mean. I can't drive it too often here across the pond for fear of going to jail. Good luck and enjoy!

nebpor · 21st May 2005, 16:12

Hi guys, just an update ... I've been very quiet!

Car needed a bit of work and my expert had identified some future work that needed taking care of as well, so I decided to get absolutely everything done before I start using the car to future-proof it!

So far:
Both rear springs were broken and have been replaced
Water pump replaced
Brake/fuel/EDC lines all replaced (they broke on me on my 2nd spirited drive - a proper shakedown

)
Back axle removed - some badly fitted bushes that needed replacing. They also caused metal on metal contact at the rear and it was badly corroded - this has all been properly sorted and waxoiled
Everything steam cleaned
Interior professionally valleted (alcantara was a bit dirty)
Cat pipes replaced - they did not have a central collector so the lambda sensor was only working on one half of the 3-1 manifold, hence lumpy idle - new decat will sort
A little bit of welding at the front of the engine - a crack had appeared in something (I've forgotten which) which is fairly common
New clutch master cylinder (old one was leaking)

Get it back next week and can't wait

This M5 ownership ain't cheap, eh?

nebpor · 21st May 2005, 16:15

Oh, and it might be getting a 6-speed box as well