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Got myself an M5...
Well, a couple of weeks ago actually.
Been looking for a while and eventually found one with fairly good spec, extended leather, electric blind, glass sunroof, MkIV Sat-Nav (DVD not CD based) plenty of history and only 90k miles. Not had much of a chance to do much due to work but bought some goodies including a Hayward and Scott backbox, new centre caps and some new emblems and badges. It needs some rust attending too, one wheel refurbed and a little mechanical tlc, discs, pads, a steering arm etc etc... Anyway a couple of pics on arrival... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Anyway, my Mrs, bless her decided she'd stum-up the cost of the body work for my birthday... ![]() So here are things as she stands at the moment, it had rust in one sill, the fuel filler and drivers door so the complete off-side is being done. Followed by a complete machine polish to match it up.. I've used these guys before and they are good, plus they've taken the car to hart as their baby! ![]() ![]() More updates to come as time and funds allow... And yes, the plate has changed too.... |
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Always wanted one of these but the thought of all the power to the rear wheels only, scares me! Not the sliding, but the constant tyre replacement..lol
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Looking forward to watching this. Nice looking E39, always had a soft spot for these.
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Stunning stunning stunning. What a car! Great colour too, I'm sure it will look incredible when it's done. Congratulations!
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Good luck with the M5.
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It's funny how we say only 90k miles .... I agree it's nothing these days ...years ago 90k miler would have been due for the scrap heap.
Lovely colour that ... I'll be watching this thread. Last edited by enc; 27-10-2014 at 07:10 PM. |
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Very nice motor
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Nice car ,i've owned mine for almost 6 years now and still love it .
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One of the best models, in my opinion, looking forward to the updates.
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