ITT we weigh 40 hours of timing chain work against dat sweet V8 rumble
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E39 540i/6 M Sport is a good car: Discuss
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Cannot answer poll due to too much stray markup, such confuse.
Also, while the E39 540i/6 M Sport is a good car, the E39 M5 is a great car. If you're going to go , fuckin' go
Also, while the E39 540i/6 M Sport is a good car, the E39 M5 is a great car. If you're going to go , fuckin' go
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stripethree wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 10:46 pm Cannot answer poll due to too much stray markup, such confuse.
Also, while the E39 540i/6 M Sport is a good car, the E39 M5 is a great car. If you're going to go , fuckin' go
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He's not all that active on the internet in general. But he is putting a set of TSW Hockenheims on the M5 with Indy 500's
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The 540i sport is cheaper to run for 90% of the same experience. The better deals can be found on them for sure. They suffer much less of the "M" tax.
But I'd go m5 yolo unless a dirt cheap 540i in perfect condition fell from the sky gods.
But I'd go m5 yolo unless a dirt cheap 540i in perfect condition fell from the sky gods.
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This. Of course the M5 is "where it's at." If you have the massive wallet to pay for incrediby expensive S62 problems. Used M cars are for rich people. Are you rich bro? Are you?
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An M car 4 yrs older then my ?Desertbreh wrote:This. Of course the M5 is "where it's at." If you have the massive wallet to pay for incrediby expensive S62 problems. Used M cars are for rich people. Are you rich bro? Are you?
There is a 100+ hp gain over the 540i so it's going to be more fun for the elitist with a taste for vintage things.
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Blunt legal advice. Golden!Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 10:19 amThis. Of course the M5 is "where it's at." If you have the massive wallet to pay for incrediby expensive S62 problems. Used M cars are for rich people. Are you rich bro? Are you?
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The E39 M5 makes very little sense over a 540i in particular an M sport 540i... it comes with M tax for every wearable component (brakes, tires, clutch) and very little performance benefit. Also that engine is a POS, not only does it pop rod bearings and use 10w60 like every M motor, but it also has carbon build up issues that pop up every 50-70k miles that require the removal of the fucking heads and a complete cleaning with a wire brush etc... $5000 job on a $9000 vehicle.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 10:19 amThis. Of course the M5 is "where it's at." If you have the massive wallet to pay for incrediby expensive S62 problems. Used M cars are for rich people. Are you rich bro? Are you?
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Oh FFS AND he wants to trade for a Miata... you're trying to get me to drive my NB to Chicago, aren't you?
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What could happen?4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:21 am 160k miles for $4800
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Edit: M5 floormats worth 75whpDesertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:29 pmWhat could happen?4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:21 am 160k miles for $4800
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Slowbro9001 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:17 pmOh FFS AND he wants to trade for a Miata... you're trying to get me to drive my NB to Chicago, aren't you?
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:29 pmWhat could happen?4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:21 am 160k miles for $4800
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He says he hasn't had any problems with it4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:21 am 160k miles for $4800
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:59 pmHe says he hasn't had any problems with it4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:21 am 160k miles for $4800
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Yea um.. "no problems" except the $3500 of "issues" if you were to take it to a dealer or indy shop. And that's just the beginning I bet.Cons: Leaks a small amount of oil from the valve cover, could use front rotors and could also use new shifter bushings.
Shocks are probably original, as is the cluck and the cooling system.
If you were to wrench on a car... this would be a fun project for 30-40k miles before the timing chain pops.... they all do from 150-210k miles.
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Timing chain has already been done. Clutch and brakes? shocks? Same. Cooling system, same.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:37 pmYea um.. "no problems" except the $3500 of "issues" if you were to take it to a dealer or indy shop. And that's just the beginning I bet.Cons: Leaks a small amount of oil from the valve cover, could use front rotors and could also use new shifter bushings.
Shocks are probably original, as is the cluck and the cooling system.
If you were to wrench on a car... this would be a fun project for 30-40k miles before the timing chain pops.... they all do from 150-210k miles.
It’s a 17 year old thing with 160k. These are things I’d expect to address if I were spending the money on it. They’re. All. Maintenance. Items.
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So someone did the chain but didn't fix the valve cover leaks ? that's a huge headache gone though... all other items combined cost less than 1 timing chain job.4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:34 pmTiming chain has already been done. Clutch and brakes? shocks? Same. Cooling system, same.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:37 pm
Yea um.. "no problems" except the $3500 of "issues" if you were to take it to a dealer or indy shop. And that's just the beginning I bet.
Shocks are probably original, as is the cluck and the cooling system.
If you were to wrench on a car... this would be a fun project for 30-40k miles before the timing chain pops.... they all do from 150-210k miles.
It’s a 17 year old thing with 160k. These are things I’d expect to address if I were spending the money on it. They’re. All. Maintenance. Items.