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23 April 2018, 01:45 AM
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Bought My Dream Car
Good morning guys!
Well, I did it. I finally bought my (realistic) dream car!  It's a 2006 BMW M5. A newer model would have been nice as the interior on the E60 was updated in 2008, but this car only has 21,000 original miles which is unheard of for these cars. If not properly cared for, these cars can be a nightmare so when I saw this basically new example, I knew that I had to have it. I had to fly to the other side of the country to buy it and it took over a month to deliver it, but I finally have it and the wait was well worth it. This car, along with the E9x M3 is the last of its kind. With the big push for higher MPGs and lower emissions, car companies are now forced to use tiny engines with forced induction. Even BMW M cars are following this trend. The new M cars are fast as hell, but nothing beats the feeling and SOUND of a naturally aspirated V10 screaming at 8000+ rpm.  This car gets truly awful MPG (Happy Earth Day, btw lol), but it's totally worth it.  Have a great Sunday, guys.  Wes |
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23 April 2018, 01:53 AM
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Splendid! Is it a stick?
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23 April 2018, 01:53 AM
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Congrats glad you found it Wes
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23 April 2018, 01:54 AM
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Congrats, Manual?
You should look at bimmerpost.com. |
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23 April 2018, 01:54 AM
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Great.
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23 April 2018, 02:00 AM
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Nice example, is it manual? I logged over 25k miles in that exact combo, Silverstone has a very nice depth to it.
Keep it clean and find a FAIR mechanic that motor is temperamental. The best of the bangel butt, get a proper exhaust with an X pipe and really enjoy that marvelous motor!
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23 April 2018, 02:04 AM
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Congrats - beautiful car! I had a buddy with the same one (same year too) and had plenty of opportunities to drive it. So much fun!
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23 April 2018, 02:13 AM
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Nice!!!
Huge congrats. Absolutely love those. So nice looking. And an animal!!! Enjoy every mile!!
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23 April 2018, 02:29 AM
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Nice looking car Wes! Congrats,I really like the color!
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23 April 2018, 02:29 AM
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welcome to the M club 
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23 April 2018, 02:36 AM
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Since it was an eastern US car, is there any issues with passing California smog emissions? Very clean car and sharp BTW. Enjoy!
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23 April 2018, 02:38 AM
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Congrats Wes! Nice ride!
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23 April 2018, 02:41 AM
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Nice Wes!!!! I had an E39 in the bright blue. Loved it. The 400hp V8 with some Dinan goodies was a blast to drive with the manual.
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23 April 2018, 02:46 AM
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Wow! Congrats Wes!
That generation M5 is badass!!
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23 April 2018, 02:48 AM
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Great car, and a 10 cylinder!
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23 April 2018, 02:56 AM
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Beautiful and Bad-A##
A terrific combo
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23 April 2018, 02:59 AM
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Congratulations Wes! One of the finest sounding motors ever to come out of bmw for sure. Enjoy it
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23 April 2018, 03:00 AM
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Congratulations on the minty E60!
Are you going to make it a garage queen or a daily? It’s awfully rare to find one with such low mileage. |
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23 April 2018, 03:04 AM
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Wow, congrats!!!! I really liked those and the V10 sounds awesome. Naturally aspirated is what I'm all about. This one looks well kept to, Wes. Please post some more pictures of the interior!!! I'll also have to ask if it's a manual transmission.
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23 April 2018, 03:28 AM
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Great find, and Huge Congrats on getting your dream car Wes!!
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23 April 2018, 03:30 AM
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Awesome the S85 is a beast, I had an 06 M6, all settings on high in M mode, and would just about snap your neck, true beast of a car, would likely still have it if I had the 5 variant.
Enjoy, one of the very few in the US...
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23 April 2018, 03:31 AM
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23 April 2018, 04:01 AM
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Congratulations Wes. It's a beauty! Enjoy it.
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23 April 2018, 04:07 AM
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Congrats, its a beauty
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23 April 2018, 04:09 AM
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Congrats and I remember my V10 M5 years back...The drive and sound a pure pleasure and blast to drive. Enjoy it and great find!
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23 April 2018, 04:27 AM
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Beautiful Ride! Congratulations!
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23 April 2018, 04:29 AM
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Wow! Love it Wes
Huge congrats buddy.
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23 April 2018, 04:40 AM
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23 April 2018, 04:54 AM
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23 April 2018, 04:54 AM
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Too funny, Wes... I was following your story in the shadows and had a feeling it was going to be an (classic) M-car. My first thought was e30 M3, but you'd have to keep that in a garage, then I'm thinking 'maybe' an e39 M5, but then, nah... an e60 M5 would truly be the one to own. There is nothing like that NA V10, and frankly, it's the best Motorsport engine ever designed and produced, if not the best NA engine ever made in the world. The sheer power out of that engine, is truly frightening. I went on a death ride many years back when the e60 M5 was released and I swear I thought I was going to crap my pants. Never was so scared with the sound and raw power of that car. You made an amazing decision and bought something so rare to find. I cannot even express how excited I am for you!! Enjoy that very special ride. PS, have you ever seen Clarkson's review on the e60 M5 on Top Gear when it was released? Best video review EVER!!
Edit: PS the SMG is the only correct transmission for that car. The manual was rubbish... and the only reason why BMW released a few was folks who couldn't let go!
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