I didn't know M5's were this cheap!

Bes · 4 Jul 2006 at 19:59

Almost tempted if I could stomach the astronomical running costs :eek:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/85004.htm

panthro · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:00

I know, its brilliant isnt it

So tempting, but like you said......the running costs

GT3 · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:01

Fox - DO IT!

Noxis · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:01

Bes said:
Almost tempted if I could stomach the astronomical running costs

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/85004.htm

*notes location*

Wonders if this is the owner

(*mental note: stop stereotyping*)

[TW]Fox · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:01

OMG thats like... 530i Sport money.

Nozzer · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:02

It's in Liverpool, it's moody.

Bes · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:03

[TW]Fox said:
OMG thats like... 530i Sport money.

Exactly....And to think I was consiering spunking more than that on a 330i!

Does anyone have a breakdown of the costs of owning an M5?

Obviously at 23 (2yr NCB) insurance would be the biggest stumbling block....

Dr House · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:03

i was also tempted last year when i found a nice 2001 M5 before i got the second TT.

They are so cheap because anyone that can afford to run a M5 can afford to buy a new/newer one.

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:19

panthro said:
I know, its brilliant isnt it So tempting, but like you said......the running costs

then surely not very brilliant at all if it's going to cost the owner more than Peru's GDP to keep it on the road?

silversurfer · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:22

What are the main running costs

Its good for a lot more then 100k surely

D4VE · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:22

My friend has a similar one, he's just renewed the warrenty for nearly 2k.

That says something about the running costs.

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:25

heavy, highly tuned saloon car.
engine problems aside you have enough wiring in the car to go around the world eleventy jillion times, gadgets on top of gadgets all waiting to go wrong.
insurance costs won't be THAT bad, even the fuel economy isn't the biggest worry, it's when things break (and they will) that will have your bank manager in tears.

silversurfer · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:30

If you had the attitude to run it into the ground and not care if the electric ashtray opener starts to play up I think it'd be a good buy.

Iam guessing the real trouble is when engine management causes it to be in limp home mode because a sensor has failed and you've no idea which one :eek:

TomO · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:30

Bes said:
Exactly....And to think I was consiering spunking more than that on a 330i!

Does anyone have a breakdown of the costs of owning an M5?

Obviously at 23 (2yr NCB) insurance would be the biggest stumbling block....

anything in particular?

insurance for me is £3k. (25yrs,, 2yrs NCB, 9 points)
petrol 13-14 mpg in town. 20-25mpg on motorway.

service every 12k approx.

oil
inspection 1
oil
inspection 2

and then back to the start again.

from a BMW dealer they are about
oil - £300
inspection 1 - £800
inspection 2 - £900

independent
oil - £250
inspection 1 - £600
inspection 2 - £700

just had rear pads done on mine and OEM parts were £130 or thereabouts for the pads alone.

tyres are 275/35 18 rears and 245/40 18 fronts as standard. look on mytyres for prices.

dont expect to get much life out of the rears if you use the power. typically mine last about 8k and fronts 14k.

TomO · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:32

known problems

MAFS and Vanos. i dont know exact costs, but think 3 zeros attached.

also the pixels on the OBD display sometimes go - not cheap.

i am sure beepcake will be along soon to fill in any gaps.

that one is particularly cheap because of colour and lack of satnav

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:33

silversurfer said:
If you had the attitude to run it into the ground and not care if the electric ashtray opener starts to play up I think it'd be a good buy.

unlikely there are many people that will spend that kind of money with a view to the car being worth zip when they come to sell it.
buyers who don't think that amount of money is a big deal would be typically spending a larger sum in the first place.

[TW]Fox · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:37

It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.

Hmmmm... so cheap...

paradigm · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:39

Just do it Fox, its your dream "affordable" car, that is most definately affordable

Nozzer · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:39

[TW]Fox said:
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.

No, it wouldn't. You might be hit by a bus tomorrow.

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 20:40

[TW]Fox said:
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.
It would be stupid to buy an M5 at my age.

Hmmmm... so cheap...

just like the old Jasper carrot joke.
Ford Pinto....100 dollars.

fire proof suit...3000 dollars