Gave the M5 a clean

[Ant1]

She deserved this clean after being back and forth from painters.

Had the passenger side painted, front bumper, and rear bumper, they did a such a crap job originally I wish I never had it done. After 2nd attempt they did a much better job to include blending into front wings, repairing damage they did to front bumper, and blending into boot lid.

It's still a darker shade as you can see from the bottom pic, but all matches everywhere else. So much better job just slightly to dark. Will have to live with it now.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

That looks silver to me... the last time someone on here had a silver car painted everyone had to dawn the hard hats for low flying toys!

Looks fantastic, though!

 

[Ant1]

Silverstone II is a real hard colour to paint, has a blue tinge to it. No one would notice standing next to the car, in a few years the whole car will be stripped, resprayed and stored.

 

[Silent_Scone]

The doors don't match. I should know, I had a car painted once.

Just kidding mate, glad they came through for you in the end. They've done a good job repairing the bumper

 

[Ant1]

The doors don't match. I should know, I had a car painted once.

Just kidding mate, glad they came through for you in the end. They've done a good job repairing the bumper

Never buying a silver car again lol!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Never buying a silver car again lol!

Silverstone is an epic colour, though!

 

[Knuckles]

Silverstone II is a real hard colour to paint, has a blue tinge to it. No one would notice standing next to the car, in a few years the whole car will be stripped, resprayed and stored.

Epic barge!

I adore fast estates

 

[fez]

such a nice car

 

[imprezaworks]

Awesome car. Looks like they did a top job, bet your made up.

 

[Al_G]

Looks bang on that! Great job.

 

[Mr Plums]

Most cars from factory dont come with 100% matching bumpers to the body work as they are plastic and react slightly differently to metal.

 

[Ant1]

Silverstone is an epic colour, though!

Originally I wanted a black tourer with red leather, back than and now there was f**k all for sale. So went with lower miles.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Originally I wanted a black tourer with red leather, back than and now there was f**k all for sale. So went with lower miles.

You'd hate black!

 

[Stefan.]

Awesome motor

 

[ColinG]

Properly cool car!

Ultimate practicality and insane V10. It'll never happen again.

 

[Ant1]

Properly cool car!

Ultimate practicality and insane V10. It'll never happen again.

I can't reply to your thread as not paid up! Looking very forward to seeing the new M3 very much the right decision.

 

[Scrooge]

Awesome!

 

[Mr Plums]

Absolutely awesome looking machine!

How much are these now?

 

[ColinG]

Why did it need painted? I missed that?

Has it cost you anything in repairs? I presume you have a strong mechanical warranty for this.

Edit: also do I remember on these the whole boot floor slides out electronically to make loading easier? I think I've asked that before but I'm sure it was on topgear and they showed it...?!

 

[Ant1]

Why did it need painted? I missed that?

Has it cost you anything in repairs? I presume you have a strong mechanical warranty for this.

Edit: also do I remember on these the whole boot floor slides out electronically to make loading easier? I think I've asked that before but I'm sure it was on topgear and they showed it...?!

That was the AMG in the top gear video, i owned one before this and had the sliding boot floor.

Just the usual stone chips on the front and two chunks out of the lower splitter (my fault). The rear 1/4 had a 2" square patch of laquer peel sonhad the whole side painted for matching reasons. Rear bumper had loading marks that you can't escape lol.


I wouldn't own one outside of BMW warranty. I pay £100 per month with £250 excess, already swallowed 6k just in parts....

That's in 13k milage since I have owned it and now on 66k.

 

[Ant1]

Absolutely awesome looking machine!

How much are these now?

Depends based on condition and milage. High miles and rough 18k, low and mint 25-35k.

 

[Ian_182]

Car is a credit to you @Ant1
Lovely thing.

 

[Short Norman]

That was the AMG in the top gear video, i owned one before this and had the sliding boot floor.

Just the usual stone chips on the front and two chunks out of the lower splitter (my fault). The rear 1/4 had a 2" square patch of laquer peel sonhad the whole side painted for matching reasons. Rear bumper had loading marks that you can't escape lol.


I wouldn't own one outside of BMW warranty. I pay £100 per month with £250 excess, already swallowed 6k just in parts....

That's in 13k milage since I have owned it and now on 66k.

What's needed changing/repairing for the £6k parts bill. Clutch/flywheel, SMG pump?

Ive been looking at these (saloon version about the same age as yours), but was wondering if it's possible to put a warranty on one of that age, if there no warranty present. I've read about people extending their existing warranty but it being difficult to start a warranty on a car without one once the car is over a certain mileage or age.

 

[Ant1]

What's needed changing/repairing for the £6k parts bill. Clutch/flywheel, SMG pump?

Ive been looking at these (saloon version about the same age as yours), but was wondering if it's possible to put a warranty on one of that age, if there no warranty present. I've read about people extending their existing warranty but it being difficult to start a warranty on a car without one once the car is over a certain mileage or age.

Aslong as it's under 60k with full
Bmw history you can add it on. I pay monthly as they can't increase the price that way. If you pay annually as it tips over 60k the cost doubles.

Mine has had new boot wiring loom, abs pump, alternator, aircon condenser, and throtttle actuators.

To be honest I did my research before buying and I knew 60k these parts would fail. Next will be shocks....

Use this site and reg no for prices.

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Start

 

[Short Norman]

Thought as much, if I buy a 2007/08 car with 70k-80k on it, thats had a service at a specialist then BMW warranties won't want to know. :down:

Are you still on the original clutch?

 

[Ant1]

Thought as much, if I buy a 2007/08 car with 70k-80k on it, thats had a service at a specialist then BMW warranties won't want to know. :down:

Are you still on the original clutch?

Was done @ 45k.

 

[Short Norman]

Nice one...

 

[182Trophy]

Amazing cars these. be worth a fortune in about 15 years. a manual box and straight pipes and I wouldn't need much else from a car. Shame only the yanks got em. enjoy.

 

[Jamie86]

Great cars and looks fine to me.
My step dad had one in blue but sold it after the fuel bills started to get a bit silly.

 

[ADS_V6]

Glad too see a happy ending
Car looks great