Inspecting modified M5 in Miami? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Cantresjr · 16th March 2007, 01:03

Hi guys, i'm new to the forum. looking at buying a 2001-2003 M5 soon. i live in miami and have been looking at a couple of cars. have been reading a lot of info in this forum, by the way this forum is great. just have a couple of questions; how much Hp/Tq does the engine, trans. diff can hold. i like to do mods, He!He!. also is there any body in my area that would be willing to go with me and inspect a car. right now i'm looking at a 2001 Titanium silver, 77,000 miles. decent interiors, good exterior,has some mods; UUC 12" clutch, UUC short shift, UUC DSSR(don't know what that one is) Active Auto CAI, AA software. asking price is 28,995. carfax claims three owners. last owner got it reposessed and dealer(4th) owner has it now since Nov 2006. how can i find out more on this car. does BMW keep records of services made on it. help a future owner out

Ps. if anybody knows of another one for sale let me know. my budget is low. no more than $34,000 and that has to be a 2002 or 2003 with about 5x,xxx miles or less.

thanks in advanced

wilsodh · 16th March 2007, 02:13

Try and find out which main dealer did most of the servicing, then have them pull the service records from the VIN. Then get the car in for a PPI.

The car can take power upgrades up to S3 level without issue (~620 bhp) other than clutch and subframe reinforcement (not a big deal to have done). Much more than that and you'll probably want to strengthen the differential and driveshaft.

Dave

ard · 16th March 2007, 05:52

Read and search here. Plenty of info.

You should be able to find an 02 that had previously been cpod with 50k for that number... bide your time. A repossession scares me, not sure it is rationale, but if they can't afford the car they likely didn't maintain it. Plus a 12"UUC clutch might have been someone who abused clutches.

All BMW service is filed under the VIN- any dealer can look it up. There is a website where you can decode the service codes...

Good luck

A

Cantresjr · 16th March 2007, 06:17

i found a 2002, white with black/red interior. my favorite! but asking price is 37000.you think he will go for 34000, it is CPO.i 'm waiting on my bank to pre-approve me to see were i stand budget wise.

i had a talk with the guy that has the silver 2001 at the dealer. he made the upgrades, it was his personal vehicle. he bought it in a auction after it was repoed. i will try to go to the dealer here inmiami and see. but this is not a friedly city. if i post the vin could someone help me out.

i've been reading from this forum since 8 p.m. eastern. lots of good info

Cantresjr · 16th March 2007, 07:33

by the way were and how much for a PPI?

M5finally · 17th March 2007, 16:42

I bought mine from a dealer with 32,750 miles on it. Mint condition with a good service History. No mods at all completely stock. I paid around 44,000 for it. My girlfriend bought one privately with 56,000 miles in very good condition for I think 39,000. Both 2002. I feel that was fair.

Countach · 17th March 2007, 17:28

hey, I live in Miami too

I bought a LeMans blue 02 last year and I love it

I have an excellent mechanic in hollywood tghat did my PPI on my M5

call Murray at 954-294-9667 & tell him William sent you

Cantresjr · 17th March 2007, 19:01

thanks william, will do. were in miami, i'm in sunny isles. how much did you pay? wold like to see it some day to compare conditions, if thats ok.
by the way i'm Jorge

Countach · 18th March 2007, 00:10

I live in Brickell

maybe we can meet in SoBe

Murray wont charge much

he's an excellent mechanic

Cantresjr · 23rd March 2007, 15:49

another question, who pays for the PPI, me or dealer?
sorry for he ignorance but this is the first time dealing with PPI's

wilsodh · 23rd March 2007, 17:20

You are asking the dealer to perform a service for you, so this means the dealer gets to rape your wallet.

Dave

E55AMG2 · 23rd March 2007, 17:55

I have all those mods, except the AA CAI and software. Car will handle 700hp easily.