My experience has been similar with the M5, over the 5 years of ownership, it's had few issues, CPS (both intake and exhaust), waterpump (this was the most expensive thing to date to go, and the thermostat is unique to the S62 as well), rear sway bar bracket, fan control modual, and fuel pump or relay (wasn't positive which failed so i replaced them both, I don't like being stranded !) over all, I've maybe spent $1000 over the years. Only stuck me once with a reliability concern - the fuel pump - I do my own labor so it helps keep the cost down :)
new family/commuter car. E39 content. (excuse for a new project)
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My experience has been similar with the M5, over the 5 years of ownership, it's had few issues, CPS (both intake and exhaust), waterpump (this was the most expensive thing to date to go, and the thermostat is unique to the S62 as well), rear sway bar bracket, fan control modual, and fuel pump or relay (wasn't positive which failed so i replaced them both, I don't like being stranded !) over all, I've maybe spent $1000 over the years. Only stuck me once with a reliability concern - the fuel pump - I do my own labor so it helps keep the cost down :)Originally posted by z31maniacI just hate everyone.
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lol. To be honest, the diff was mostly my fault. I was giving it some serious gas when the engine had *just* warmed up and it was well below freezing outside. I popped a C-clip and the axle slid out which chewed the splines up. I was driving the car over 150 miles a day for work over the summer and never had a problem.1997 540i/6 - stock
1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDsComment
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I love my E39 Wagon. I have a new member of the family on his or her way and my wife feels so much safer in the 540it than her Corola… Go figure.
Anyways I really like the car minor problems like any other BMW cooling system needs to be check and the suspension now, 120k on the clock.
I would love to lower the car but trusting my waif it will be just a waist of paint on my front splitter.
Anyways have fun they are great cars and take care of the maintenance.Comment
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here's a good looking 5sp E39
Originally posted by HollandThere should be a restraining order to keep kids 100 feet from that car at all times. Plus execution on the sight to anyone who places a shopping cart within 200 feet of the thing.Comment
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i'm kind of confused by what you said, haha. you saw an e39 on the roof of what now?
i agree that e39s are gorgeous. i think aside from the 8-series they might be the sexiest looking bmws ever (as much as i love the e30's looks, it isn't that sexy). i know i've been ogling them ever since they came out- especially the 01-03 models with the angel eyes and clear sidemarkers/turn signals.
I told everyone and their mom that I worked at Dominos for 3 years, so you think I'm bragging about my kind of new job? You need to get a job and stop being so hard on everyone else that actually has one. And if you do have a job now, congrats.M CoupeComment
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I have a job lol. i <3 eric.Comment
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My experience has been similar with the M5, over the 5 years of ownership, it's had few issues, CPS (both intake and exhaust), waterpump (this was the most expensive thing to date to go, and the thermostat is unique to the S62 as well), rear sway bar bracket, fan control modual, and fuel pump or relay (wasn't positive which failed so i replaced them both, I don't like being stranded !) over all, I've maybe spent $1000 over the years. Only stuck me once with a reliability concern - the fuel pump - I do my own labor so it helps keep the cost down :)M CoupeComment
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Chris
90 Corrado/91 M3/01 M5
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Custom Made Skid Plates For Sale.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=111469
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