dubshow wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 9:43 amThe 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.
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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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm
Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm
Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
dubshow wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 9:43 amThe 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.
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?
An M car 4 yrs older then my ?
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.
dubshow wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 9:43 amThe 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.
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?
dubshow wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 9:43 amThe 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.
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?
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.
Cons: Leaks a small amount of oil from the valve cover, could use front rotors and could also use new shifter bushings.
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.
Cons: Leaks a small amount of oil from the valve cover, could use front rotors and could also use new shifter bushings.
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.
Timing chain has already been done. Clutch and brakes? shocks? Same. Cooling system, same.
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.
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
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.
Timing chain has already been done. Clutch and brakes? shocks? Same. Cooling system, same.
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.
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.