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Old 11-14-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DVDoughboy,Nov 14 2006, 06:00 PM
It's actually better to go to to m5board.com

Here's the subforum you're looking for

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=3
what car do you drive? lol
Old 11-14-2006, 04:34 PM
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I now am in an NSX.
Used to be a bimmerphile
Old 11-14-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lamvu,Nov 14 2006, 04:48 AM
any reason for selling it?? Yeah i've read there are a lot of problems with the vanos, the maf and the carbon build up...

Any advice on how to look out for the carbon build up since it is internally?

thanks
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Old 11-14-2006, 06:33 PM
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Just saw an '01 w/ 38k miles.....dealer was asking $39,900
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I'd spend a little more and get a 335i sedan...
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IMO m5 > 335i
Old 11-17-2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Nov 15 2006, 05:43 AM
I'd spend a little more and get a 335i sedan...
Dear God WHY?
Old 11-18-2006, 09:03 PM
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I owned '01 LeMans Blue for 2 year and that car was a beast. The only mod you'll need on that car is a short shift kit and you are all set. If you have an opportunity to get one do it, as they've become quite a bargain in the used car market now.

Here is a picture of my old beast:
Old 11-19-2006, 09:15 AM
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My mind is definitely set on a e39 m5 or a e49 m3...

Any opinions on the two?

Wow your car looks really nice. Very Gangster.
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IMHO, the E39 M5 is one of the best cars ever made. It does EVERYTHING right. In my experience with BMWs (which is pretty vast), as far as BMWs go, that has been the most reliable out of them all. Amazing car. One of my friends has that exact one (Le Mans blue with black interior) and that car is a blast.

If you find a minter, dont hesitate to pick one up. Fantastic cars. I recently drove the new M5, and would take the E39 over it in a heartbeat.


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