[hanbearpig]

I've been doing some research and posting a couple threads here and there but I only just finally got the car! Yesterday, I flew out to Cleveland, Ohio to pick up my beast. After about 9 hours of driving south, my wife and I arrived in Charlotte NC at 2:30AM. In the new car, it didn't feel like much of a drive at all! Anyhow, here are some pictures (off the dealer web site).

 

[hanbearpig]

BTW, these pictures are from the dealership website. I will take my own pictures soon!

 

[lugnuts]

Welcome and enjoy the new car!

 

[VacMan]

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Grats!

 

[G ///McGregor K]

Congratulations! Enjoy the car! How many miles?

 

[hanbearpig]

Congratulations! Enjoy the car! How many miles?

Thanks! It was a bit higher than I wanted at 89k but it has been pretty well maintained.

 

[ECB]

Congrats! There are a ton of e39 m5's here. What part of town are you in? I'm near SouthPark mall. Enjoy! I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

[hanbearpig]

Congrats! There are a ton of e39 m5's here. What part of town are you in? I'm near SouthPark mall. Enjoy! I'll keep an eye out for you.

I live in the Ballantyne area off Johnston Rd.

 

[hanbearpig]

Congrats! There are a ton of e39 m5's here. What part of town are you in? I'm near SouthPark mall. Enjoy! I'll keep an eye out for you.

BTW, where do you take to get your car serviced? Is there a good indy in the Charlotte area that you'd recommend?

 

[ECB]

My car never needs servicing. I do most of the small stuff.
Mike @ Eurowise and John @ CES Motorsport are both really good guys.

 

[MikeyMike]

Congrats and enjoy your new car!

 

[hanbearpig]

Thanks for all the welcome guys!

I just found out that the angel eyes ring does not illuminate on one of the lights. Is this something that's fix able or do I have to replace the whole headlamp unit? Does anyone know?

Looks like I need to search for some previous threads...

 

[vantaam5]

Most likely the bulb of the angel eyes is shot.Easy and quick to change...

Would replace bulbs in pairs for color match!

 

[russap5]

Congrats! It's great to have another beast in the Charlotte area!

I have only been pleased with service from Eurowerks. That and CES are near each other and down your way.

 

[Vector57]

Enjoy!!!

Very nice example, looks really clean.

Welcome to the board and to the ownership of one of the finest cars ever produced.

It's a real sweet car, isn't it?

Regards,
Alan

 

[hanbearpig]

Very nice example, looks really clean.

Welcome to the board and to the ownership of one of the finest cars ever produced.

It's a real sweet car, isn't it?

Regards,
Alan

It's sweet indeed! I was grinning the whole time, ear to ear, on my drive down. It was about 9 hrs straight but, it felt much shorter!

 

[kenny832]

BTW, these pictures are from the dealership website. I will take my own pictures soon!

Wasn't she on ebay a couple weeks ago? If I wasn't in Cali, I would of picked her up, she's clean, but I settled for a local ride...congrats.

 

[hanbearpig]

Wasn't she on ebay a couple weeks ago? If I wasn't in Cali, I would of picked her up, she's clean, but I settled for a local ride...congrats.

Thanks.

I don't think the car was ever listed on ebay, though I'm not 100% certain...

 

[henleym5]

congrats! not trying to steal your thread but i'm also a n00b to the forum. had several M cars but owned my E39 beast for about 2 years. i'm just 20 minutes north of chorlotte in kannapolis area. can't pm anyone cause i'm new but if anyone knows doolemite tell him i met him at cars and coffee. my car: black e39 m5, my name is Justin:byebye:

 

[wsfm5]

Congrats! It's great to have another beast in the Charlotte area!

I have only been pleased with service from Eurowerks. That and CES are near each other and down your way.

+1 on Eurowerks. Have been very pleased working with Jack and James.