Just a short post on the arrival of my M5. After a month of work the car arrived late last night. This is the first BMW I have owned and it amazed me how much quality these cars have in them. Pictures do not do them justice because you just cannot see the details. The engine sounds unlike anything I have ever heard. I cannot wait to clean it up and drive it but that will have to wait until April here in Michigan.
The M5 has arrived from Cali. Pics!
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Awesome, man!
Congrats! It must have been awesome to see your beast roll up to your front door after the long journey.
Congrats! It must have been awesome to see your beast roll up to your front door after the long journey.
Shipping
I used a company called 1 Shot Express (1-888-63-1SHOT). They contracted 2-Mac Inc (810-547-7119) who runs Cali to Mich and back on a regular basis. I was satisfied with both companies. Mark from 2-Mac seemed like a real knowledgeable guy. He has been transporting cars for 30 years. The cost to ship was $800
Leave it in the car or take it out?
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CONGRATS!! and post better pics soon
Nice car!Congrats!:M5thumbs:
Guess he wants to drive it....hiha
What are you going to do with the car?
Guess he wants to drive it....hiha
Congrats!!
What are you going to do with the car?
This car will remain bone stock. I just ordered the maintenance package from Bimmerzone for $260 (sans oil but added trans fluid) and I plan on initially:
Changing diff fluid
Changing trans fluid
Changing P/S fluid
Changing plugs (done at 85k during Insp II)
Changing fuel filter
Changing air/cabin filters
Checking all rubber suspension parts
Orienting myself to the upscale options of this car of which I have never seen
April 2011---driving it
Sucks to have to keep in garaged for a few months but that is how we roll in Michigan.
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can't wait to see new pics :haha:
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sweet car good luck with it
Is that $800 door to door final price? Thats a really really good deal if thats the case.
That's what he says now......but give him time
Yes that was door to door service. I would say it was about $100 cheaper than the next best price. Its not always the best idea to take the "low bid" but it worked out in this case. Car was a bit dirty from the 3400 mile trip but nothing that couldnt be washed off. Besides it was sitting next to a Mercedes CLK500 so that made me feel better.
PS-- pics taken and will be posting on Wed.
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