Thread: M3 or m5??
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      08-04-2011, 06:29 PM   #27
BallsoutE39
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Originally Posted by cdmulders View Post
OK - so you're E39 530i has problems, and you want to sell it to get a car that will likely have twice the problems? No doubt 'mint' M5s are out there, but they won't be cheap. Take your 530i to an independent repair guy, and I'm sure you can get it fixed for less than half the price you were quoted at the stealer. Consider getting some parts too from other places, like Bavarian Autosport, www.bavauto.com.
I am not an E39 but I do have problems and all their quotes were way inflated. $1500 for rear brakes? I have taken it to an indy and have them working on some things now. The price of the maintenance on the m5 is not a big deal, it's more of the hassle of taking it in.

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92 View Post
BMW CCA classifieds is a great place to sell your car. I found both of my M5s that way. What "cdmulders" said is true, good advice there.
I didn't think of that, thanks. Been browsing Cars.com
Im not a member yet, any beauties on there currently?