Wanted e39 M5 - trade for '01 M-Coupe! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

thxalot · 10th May 2006, 01:28

Hi Folks,

I picked up a "new to me" M-Coupe today from a friend, and my wife is already giving me grief about getting a 2-seater. I told her that the car is awesome and she needs to give it a try. Even with that being said, the fact that we have a 10 month old little guy at home means that my life with the coupe will be short lived.

I am hoping I can make two families happy by finding a nice trade for a car like this. Anyone who appreciates the M5 will definitely appreciate this car. I am looking for an e39 M car with a similar history and state of condition as this car (stats are below). Feel free to shoot me a PM, email, or call 800-624-4261 x4222.

Thanks for looking (pics will follow soon),

-Burt

2001 model, Silver on Black leather
S54 motor - 315HP pulls like a tank
3000lb curb weight and chassis rigidity of an M5
55,500 miles (for now!)
Completely stock - all original, never been modded in any way (except for cupholders added)
Never been in any kind of accident (all VINs match, no paintwork either)
Garaged/covered west coast car, 2 owners before me
Never smoked in, raced, or abused (doesn't even have the cigarette lighter that BMW was supposed to supply)
All service records available (including original sticker and invoice) and a PPI was done this week
Strictly minor cosmetic blemishes - curb rash, small passenger door ding, scuffs on air dam
Mechanically sound - no out of the ordinary repairs in the car's history
Highly collectible, only 690 built for '01 and '02

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=17

Ben Carufel · 10th May 2006, 01:54

Are you talking about a straight trade? The Coupe you describe would seem to be worth about $32k -- that'll only get you a higher mileage 2000 M5 these days. The '01s and up are trading for closer to $35k+.

I just paid a hair under $44k with tax for my '02 M5 with 49,000 miles.

FYI.

thxalot · 10th May 2006, 02:46

Hi Ben,

Good point. I am okay with a high mileage car so long as it is well maintained and in excellent shape. I am also willing to put in a little cash, but I can't put in any more than $2-4k.

You've got a nice stable there. Care to compare & contrast the M-coupe and M5 (with the obvious caveat that your coupe is slower than the M5, while an S54 coupe is faster).

-Burt

Ben Carufel · 10th May 2006, 03:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by thxalot

Hi Ben,

Good point. I am okay with a high mileage car so lonng as it is well maintained and in excellent shape. I am also willing to put in a little cash, but I can't put in any more than $2-4k.

You've got a nice stable there. Care to compare & contrast the M-coupe and M5 (with the obvious caveat that your coupe is slower than the M5, while an S54 coupe is faster).

-Burt

Burt,

I agree, higher mileage cars if well maintained and properly inspected before purchase should be just fine. With that kind of cash input on top of your Coupe ($32k is a conservative number for that Coupe, you might get $33-34k) you should be able to find a decent '01 or '02 M5.

I can't really offer much comparison on M5 vs. M Coupe yet, since I literally just bought the M5 a week and a half ago and have put a total of 40 or so miles on her. I drove her home from the dealer on a Monday night, flew out the next morning at 5AM for a two week business trip, which I'm still on...

I should know more in a month

....

///WeissM · 10th May 2006, 04:11

There is one locally for sale with 46K miles for $31.5K
Ryan

thxalot · 10th May 2006, 19:27

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for the tip. Do you have a web link, phone number or address for that car? Sounds like a good deal.

Thanks,

-Burt

///WeissM · 10th May 2006, 22:14

I am not affiliate with this. Just want to help.
http://socaleuro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13539

thxalot · 15th May 2006, 06:09

As promised . . .

Ben Carufel · 15th May 2006, 18:12

Nicely done! Is it an '01 or did you go for an '02? I know it's an S54 because it's got the shadow chome rearview mirror trim...

thxalot · 16th May 2006, 07:21

Hi Ben,

It's an '01. I didn't realize that the 240HP cars don't have chrome around the rear view mirror. I did know that the "M" badges are rounded on '01 and newer models, versus flat metal on all the older ones.

I drove her down to Pasadena today and had a blast! That car is so much fun, it makes every other car I've ever driven feel unresponsive and slow. If I don't find a new home for this sucker, I am probably going to get arrested!

-Burt