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At last - took deliver of stock E39 M5 2000 Carbon Black 25,000 miles - first impressions ? I am not sure, a part from the obvious - a lot of power - yes and superior handling ( from the other existing E39 Sei) - anyway, I am not sure whether I am simplying paranoid (after reading the many posts on dodgy clutches and vanos issues etc ) but I could do with some advice ( and reassuraance, even though I purchased the car from a BMW dealership who performed and inspection 1 service, did a 120 point check and and MOT test ) - but I feel fellow 'enthusiasts/drivers' could be more helpful.
1) I am findly that the gearbox is stickly, need to nudge gear when changing, doesn't seem smooth - is this common or normal - and is meant to be due to a 'heavier' gear box ? - I know around 4000 miles ago the clutch plate (not full clutch) was changed.
2) The fan - seems to be on all the time, again is this normal ?
3) Is the engine meant to be noisy ( now I mean whether there should be some kind of reasonably heard noise from a V8 engine - or should it be quite quiet.
4) Brakes - how responsive should these be ?
5) Sport Mode - what difference does this make ? and is this meant to be on with or without DSC ?
6) Wing Mirrors - I noticed when reversing one of the wing mirrors dipped so as I could see the wheels when reversing - this came on once and ever since then I have been unable to get this is on - how can I get this on again ?
I know - lots of questions - but I would appreciate your assistance in getting these questions answered.
Thanking you indvance.
1) I am findly that the gearbox is stickly, need to nudge gear when changing, doesn't seem smooth - is this common or normal - and is meant to be due to a 'heavier' gear box ? - I know around 4000 miles ago the clutch plate (not full clutch) was changed.
2) The fan - seems to be on all the time, again is this normal ?
3) Is the engine meant to be noisy ( now I mean whether there should be some kind of reasonably heard noise from a V8 engine - or should it be quite quiet.
4) Brakes - how responsive should these be ?
5) Sport Mode - what difference does this make ? and is this meant to be on with or without DSC ?
6) Wing Mirrors - I noticed when reversing one of the wing mirrors dipped so as I could see the wheels when reversing - this came on once and ever since then I have been unable to get this is on - how can I get this on again ?
I know - lots of questions - but I would appreciate your assistance in getting these questions answered.
Thanking you indvance.