Used e60 M5
Used e60 M5
I am considering a buying a used e60 M5. Is there anything, I should watching out for?
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larryengel328
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Speeding tickets. And gas stations.
Pretty rare car, but I haven't heard of any serious issues. There are very few of these in the chapter that I know of.
Pretty rare car, but I haven't heard of any serious issues. There are very few of these in the chapter that I know of.
CURRENT FLEET
2017 X5 35d
2000 328i (my first and still probably favorite)
2019 230 X-drive
2006 M3
2022 M3
Gone but not forgotten- 2008 E90 M3, 1991 325iX, 1989 325i, 2015 M235i Cabrio, 2019 Miata RF
2017 X5 35d
2000 328i (my first and still probably favorite)
2019 230 X-drive
2006 M3
2022 M3
Gone but not forgotten- 2008 E90 M3, 1991 325iX, 1989 325i, 2015 M235i Cabrio, 2019 Miata RF
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larryengel328
- Posts: 678
- Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:02 pm
- Location: Westfield, NJ
Found this.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showth ... p?t=761767
Not much else on the forums that I can see. It's such a low volume car, it's hard to tell how common this is. In any case, a warranty is a good idea.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showth ... p?t=761767
Not much else on the forums that I can see. It's such a low volume car, it's hard to tell how common this is. In any case, a warranty is a good idea.
CURRENT FLEET
2017 X5 35d
2000 328i (my first and still probably favorite)
2019 230 X-drive
2006 M3
2022 M3
Gone but not forgotten- 2008 E90 M3, 1991 325iX, 1989 325i, 2015 M235i Cabrio, 2019 Miata RF
2017 X5 35d
2000 328i (my first and still probably favorite)
2019 230 X-drive
2006 M3
2022 M3
Gone but not forgotten- 2008 E90 M3, 1991 325iX, 1989 325i, 2015 M235i Cabrio, 2019 Miata RF
How old is it?
On general principle, I'd have a pre-purchase inspection performed. On any used car, I recommend getting a engine oil and transmission fluid analysis from Blackstone Labs. M5s are known for excess oil consumption. If over 75,000mi. I would pay special attention to the thrust rod bushings and accesory belts.
If it is post LCI, make sure the recall is performed on the rear lights.
My dad's 08' w/ 130,000mi. Has had the following, the prices are approximate, I don't remember the exact price:
Power steering pump broke during track day ($2,000 including new belts)
Clutch Position sensor ($1,100)
Thermostat ($1,200)
On general principle, I'd have a pre-purchase inspection performed. On any used car, I recommend getting a engine oil and transmission fluid analysis from Blackstone Labs. M5s are known for excess oil consumption. If over 75,000mi. I would pay special attention to the thrust rod bushings and accesory belts.
If it is post LCI, make sure the recall is performed on the rear lights.
My dad's 08' w/ 130,000mi. Has had the following, the prices are approximate, I don't remember the exact price:
Power steering pump broke during track day ($2,000 including new belts)
Clutch Position sensor ($1,100)
Thermostat ($1,200)