Looking at a 2000 E39 M5.
Any owners or wisdom for that model?
Appreciate any inputs.
Any owners or wisdom for that model?
Appreciate any inputs.
The Beast
I have been looking for the right one also.
There is a way of checking for the secondary air problem ( carbon buildup ).
If you find a good one get it.
I think the E39 M5 is about the prettiest car BMW has made. It went downhill after that highwater mark. One thing I have noticed about E39 in Toronto is that they rust a lot quicker than an E46. Mercedes are melting away as type. A good E39 should hold it's value. I certainly like all the M5's that came before it too.
Good luck.
I have a 2000 540i6; very similar car. I second the comments on the cooling system; plan to just replace it all immediately. Also, plan to get a new battery unless you can verify the age of the one in the car. A dying battery will reek havoc on the electronics and generate oddball codes.
The bushings in the front thrust arms take a lot of stress and frequently need to be replaced. Also look specifically at the liquid filled motor mounts and rear carrier bushings. The car will feel a lot harsher if these have leaked.
Everything cooling? Or just radiator?