[Scarecrow]

Well after originally looking for a 530d i stumbled across this M5 at a local garage.
Took it for a test drive and I was hooked!
Very impulsively put a deposit down later in the day! I then started doing some reseach (arse about face I know)
This board has already been a superb help and provided me with loads of info.
Carbon Black with 85k
Full BMW service history (from what I can see)
Comes with 12 month warranty from the dealer, not as good as BMW warranty but covers most major things.
The PDC failed after a week (not mentioned in warranty) but the garage sorted the problem (new sensor) FOC and let me have a loan car for the day.
Really enjoying the ownership and driving experience.
Still not sure about the wheels but they will stay on for the winter whatever.

 

[jonsmiff]

welcome, the wheels are horrific right enough! good for winter though, looks very nice otherwise.

 

[Slippery]

Welcome to the board and hope you enjoy your new M5, looks like a facelift model.

You've already mentioned it about the wheels, they are really horrible, will look much better with standard wheels, sorry !

Simon.

 

[M5 Russ]

Welcome to M5 ownership but don't worry about fitting the original wheels, get some 19" LM reps. They will look stunning on your black car

 

[vioilio83]

welcome to the world of e39 m5 :byebye:

 

[M5 London]

Congratulations and welcome to the board.

How does the torque compare to that of the Accord Type R ?

 

[Scarecrow]

Congratulations and welcome to the board.

How does the torque comapare to that of the Accord Type R ?

Different world!

However the low gearing and lightness of the ATR make for a very entertaining drive.

Wouldn't like too choose a winner on a twisty track (no long straights)

 

[zarnd]

Not keen on the wheels, but the rest looks spot on!

cheers and enjoy

 

[yellowgixxer]

Welcome aboard and absolutely agree on the wheels...

YG

 

[easysmooth]

Welcome aboard.....another newbie like me.

IMHO OE wheels look best, havent yet seen a set that suit the car better.

 

[desmotesta]

Welcome aboard.....another newbie like me.

IMHO OE wheels look best, havent yet seen a set that suit the car better.

Welcom to the board and the M5 world.

Totally agree about the wheels, unless I had a huge budget for Big brake kit and the kit could not clear the wheels, I would not change the wheels. They are classic

 

[pete_griff]

welcome aboard looks like a tidy example
(except the wheels!)

 

[ger]

Welcome. Looks good. Enjoy it