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31st October 2006, 17:36
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Feedback on potential MY1999 M5 purchase?
I was wondering if someone could run a quick car fax report for me?
WBSDE9341YBZ94480
PM or post or whatever.
Thanks!
Matt
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31st October 2006, 18:05
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3 owners.
No accidents reported.
It was auctioned as a "fleet" vehicle...sounds weird
It also failed CA emisions late in its life twice..
I would get more info on the car, maybe a BMW service history..>>>
Mine had 3 owners, and was listed as "fleet vehicle" too. My guess is that that's like a used car dealer?
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31st October 2006, 18:13
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I don't want to be difficult but Carfax is a paid service that cracks down on forums when people offer to run free Carfaxes.
Maybe someone can give some feedback in their own words on any thoughts or opinions they have just from seeing the chassis number?
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31st October 2006, 18:18
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JD,
OT: I saw your sig and i can't help but reminisce  ...VetteRacer goodluck on your search hope you get it in time for the Nov. 18 meet
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31st October 2006, 18:39
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Watch out for Carbon Build Up on a 1999. Could be the reason why it failed emissions. Also, check the production date (pre or post engine change). Good luck.
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31st October 2006, 18:43
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Originally Posted by laidbacknags
JD,
OT: I saw your sig and i can't help but reminisce  ...VetteRacer goodluck on your search hope you get it in time for the Nov. 18 meet 
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Well...I change my sig all the time...and this one isn't really *appropriate* for me, but I occasionaly get nostalgic for daze that I no longer (or shouldn't) remember. Plus, I'm a huge Hunter Thompson fan.  (Hmmmm...what does that say about someone when their favorite books are: The Bible, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, The Tao of Poker, Vacations in Hell {P.J. O'Rourke}, and The Art of War?  ) But, yes, I see your point...we must make that trip again. To stay true to the book, you should probably lop the top of that Imola.
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1st November 2006, 04:33
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| | | VIN: | WBSDE9341Y BZ94480 | | Model Code: | 0051 DE93 | | Model Desc: | M5 | | Engineering Series: | E39 | | Motor Type: | S62 | | Color Code: | 397 (ANTHRACITE METALLIC) | | Trim Code: | O6SW (BLACK NAPPA POINT LTHR) | | Production Date: | 1999/10 | | | | | Customer Name: |
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| | Retail Dealer: | 21390 | | Retail Date: | 12/19/1999 | | Wholesale Dealer: | 21390 | | Wholesale Date: | 12/13/1999 | | | | | | | No Coverage As Of: | 12/19/2003 | | Expiration Miles: | 50,000 | | | | Comments: | DINAN CLDAIR INTK&PERF.SFTWRE.INST @ 66,806 MI.ANY FAILURES RELATED TOOR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS OR ANY OTHER MODS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE ORIG.4/50,000 OR CPO WARRANTIES PERDOC.06/2005 NATIONAL VEHICLE FILE | | | | | |  |  | | FULL MAINTENANCE 0036000 |
| No Coverage As Of: | 12/19/2002 |
| Expiration Miles: | 36,000 | |
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| | Code |  | Description |  | Code |  | Description | | 0774 |  | wood trim |  | 0769 |  | 100% OPTIONS | | 0971 |  | 5 SERIES MATS |  | 0346 |  | Chrome line exterior | | 0465 |  | Fold down rear seats | | |  | Repair History
| | RO # | Claim | Repair Date | Entry Date | Mileage | Dealer | Service Code | Location | | 222249 | 68903 | 08/22/2003 | 09/03/2003 | 50,305 | 04942 | 51230329WR | 01 |
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1st November 2006, 06:51
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Brooklyn, I agree with Kees comment. I very much appreciate the posting! Someone PM'd me the info...
Laid back, I could only hope to have a car that soon 
Car in question has Dinan CAI, Exhuast, SSK, new factory clutch and Dinan Flywheel, Dinan chip, and front strut brace. New brakes and belts, replaced MAFs.
Seller is a BMW Master Tech at a Dinan auth dealer, and installed all items himself.
Asking price is $28k, he mentioned he has had it awhile, but isn't in dieing need to sell.
Thoughts?
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1st November 2006, 16:19
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sorry, im still new here thought id help out with vehicle history from BMW.... hope the vehicle is what you're looking for, good luck ...
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1st November 2006, 16:22
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