I have been a member of this site for 5 years. I joined when I had my E34 M5. Since I sold it 4 years ago and replaced it with my E30 M3 I have not been around much. Well not all all till recently.
I started my search back in late October. I spend the better part of 2-3 months studying the market. (thanks ard!)
In February I got serious and looked at cars and had some of you look at them for me. (thanks Chuck!)
I was not satisfied with what was on the open market. Actually Wake Champ had/has an incredible 2000 but I really wanted an 01. So I searched some old classified here on the board and emailed 01M5 to see if he was interested in selling his car again. He had it for sale and then took it off the market. He emailed me back saying he was selling it again. We talked about it for about 2-3 weeks and I finally decided his car was the only car for me. We came to a fair price and I picked her up today.
I got to drive her from Columbus Georgia back to Tampa Florida. About 426 miles if pure vehicular bliss!!
Here are the vitals:
2001 LMB/Caramel
Luxury interior
M-Audio
PDC
12,000 miles yup, an 01 with 12K on the clock!
Fikse wheels
Kelleners Cans
X pipe
Powerchip
Extensive stone guard
UUC SSK DSSR
Dinan rear bar
Beastpower brackets
tec cup holder.
This car is 99.99% flawless!!! Also has a waranty till 2010 or 15K. Aftermarket AAA but better than nothing. Coverage looks good.
Thanks to all of you that contribute to this great forum. I could not have found it without all of you. And a special thanks to 01M5. I know you were sad to see her go.
Jordan
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In February I got serious and looked at cars and had some of you look at them for me. (thanks Chuck!)
Jordan,
I'm really glad you chose that one! Beautiful car. I can't imagine how the beast sounds with the x-pipe and Kelleners. How loud is it in the cabin (cruising speeds, droning, noise level in the back seat, etc.)? I'm sure you'll be much happier with that immaculate 01 than the 02 I looked at for you.
Sometime you'll have to come up to VIR with your M3 for some track fun. The March CCA event on VIR Grand East (33 turns, 4.2 miles) was outstanding. The Oktoberfest this year is at Greensboro/VIR, and it would be nice for as many M5 board members as possible to attend.
Enjoy the beast!
Chuck
__________________ Current stable:
2001 M5 LeMans Blue/Silverstone
Dinan: springs, Konis, rear sway bar, monoball bushings, and exhaust
Ground Control camber plates
Stoptech front brake kit
Brake ducts opened
TC Design brackets
OE 9.5" rear wheels all around & 275/35-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec for street
275/35-18 BFG R1 & Nitto NT-01 R-comps for track
2003 330i ZHP 6MT Imola Red/Black Alcantara
2006 330i sport 6MT Electric Red/Black
2001 Audi S4 6MT Silver/sport Alcantara
1996 Volvo 850R wagon
I'm really glad you chose that one! Beautiful car. I can't imagine how the beast sounds with the x-pipe and Kelleners. How loud is it in the cabin (cruising speeds, droning, noise level in the back seat, etc.)? I'm sure you'll be much happier with that immaculate 01 than the 02 I looked at for you.
Sometime you'll have to come up to VIR with your M3 for some track fun. The March CCA event on VIR Grand East (33 turns, 4.2 miles) was outstanding. The Oktoberfest this year is at Greensboro/VIR, and it would be nice for as many M5 board members as possible to attend.
Enjoy the beast!
Chuck
Thanks Chuck!
She is fantastic. Just finished giving her a bath. The Kelleners and the x-pipe are great. Not too loud at all. Nice muted tone in the cabin. Not sure what it sounds like in the back seat. Don't plan on spending any time back there, if you know what I mean. Highway speeds are a non issue for the sound. Very nice and not intrusive at all. No droning. Full throttle is spectacular!
I am planning on Ofest with the M3 and the M5. So I will see you at the track. Watch out for me in the corners!!!!
I know I have thanked you severl times but I think it is people like you that make this board and the internet for that matter a vgreat place to spend time.
Terk: Thanks. I was not suure about the color during my initial search. I wanted anthracite. But LMB is wonderful and with the caramel I feel like I am sitting on beautiful funiture.
Jordon Congrats, nice color and appears to be in very good condition from someone who appreciated her before you.
While I really love the color, I saw too many blue E39 cars here in Europe that were not Ms and washing is always a job here, so I took the easy road and got the 'see them everywhere' silver.
Oh well, I like it.
Ken
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02 Volvo V70 XC der Frauto
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Jordon Congrats, nice color and appears to be in very good condition from someone who appreciated her before you.
While I really love the color, I saw too many blue E39 cars here in Europe that were not Ms and washing is always a job here, so I took the easy road and got the 'see them everywhere' silver.
Oh well, I like it.
Ken
I totally undestand about the color. Harder to keep clean than a silver car. But I like to wash and detail my cars so it is a pleasure moment for me. Like working on them as well.
I think your color looks great! I'll bet it's easier to clean than CBM too.
Enjoy!
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
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