Bargain M5

Gangle · 21-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Just wondering if anyone on here bought the 56 Reg M5 from Halliwell Jones at Chester, I couldnt believe my eyes when searching on Compucars site, a 56 plate M5 Saloon with 11,000 miles for £34k!! Of course I missed out, phoned up asap and car had sold that morning...gutted.
It must have been THE cheapest main dealer M5 in the country, in fact any dealer I'd have thought, about 5-6k underpriced I reckon.
Got the urge to change now, the M5 is a serious bargain at the moment.

dibbs26 · 21-08-2008, 08:51 PM

So is the RS4, Dealers now have 06 plates in for £34k, a lot of money has come off these in such a short time.....

bazza_g · 21-08-2008, 09:44 PM

makes it a bargain if you can cope with the sub 10 mpg when 'pushing on'

tom_hargreaves · 22-08-2008, 07:40 AM

Like Bazza said. It might be a 34k car but don't for a second underestimate how expensive an M5 is to run. They are an absolute fortune to fuel and maintain.

Merlot · 22-08-2008, 08:00 AM

The problem with the cheaper RS4's is that they only have six months of warranty left and DRC is subject to lots of failures, perhaps not as bad as the old RS6, but still an issue.

Gangle · 22-08-2008, 05:53 PM

As for running costs I would be looking for a 56 plate or newer so would still have warranty, insurance comes to £400 (with Tracker) so have just got to add £400ish for road tax and then fuel, I only do about 5000 miles a year max so fuel not a real problem, am only getting mid 20's from 330d around town so think I can put up with the M5's consumption.I will make sure I get one fully serviced and with decent tire treads so no costs there.
The only thing worrying me is the thought of trying to trade in after a year (or less knowing me), will be a nightmare to shift I presume.
Well looks like I've convinced myself doesn't it!

bazza_g · 22-08-2008, 08:12 PM

last time I drove FIL's M5 I saw 7.8mpg on the dash - it had been checked for fuel leaks

gizze · 23-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Is this for real??

Zero One Performance Cars Ltd : BMW M3 Manual

They have been selling a few nice cars cheap recently.

max_b · 23-08-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gizze

Is this for real??

Zero One Performance Cars Ltd : BMW M3 Manual

They have been selling a few nice cars cheap recently.

now that seems bit too cheap surely? I know m3's are coming down but low 30's!
the choice of cars at 30/35k is now just so tempting

davyk31 · 24-08-2008, 07:37 PM

My local BMW dealer has an 05 M5 advertised for £34950 and there has to be at least £1,000 off that if not more. Certainly becoming temptingly cheap.

Whats the fuel consumption difference like between the M5 and new model M3 ?

21-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gangle Ford Fiesta ST Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 257	Bargain M5 Just wondering if anyone on here bought the 56 Reg M5 from Halliwell Jones at Chester, I couldnt believe my eyes when searching on Compucars site, a 56 plate M5 Saloon with 11,000 miles for £34k!! Of course I missed out, phoned up asap and car had sold that morning...gutted. It must have been THE cheapest main dealer M5 in the country, in fact any dealer I'd have thought, about 5-6k underpriced I reckon. Got the urge to change now, the M5 is a serious bargain at the moment. __________________ 57 730D Sport SOLD, 330D M SPORT TOURING AUTO ARRIVED.

21-08-2008, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
dibbs26 BMW 130d Join Date: May 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,199	So is the RS4, Dealers now have 06 plates in for £34k, a lot of money has come off these in such a short time..... __________________ A4 B7 2.0T FSI S-LINE Akoya Silver, Xenon plus pack, RS 6's, MFSW, Phatnoise, Auto dimming mirror, Light/Rain sensor, Bose, Isofix, Split folding seats, Rear side blinds, Rear window blind, Centre armrest, Auto boot Lid, Cargo parcel net/hooks & Loadliner.

21-08-2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
bazza_g Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MI6 Headquarters Posts: 14,478	makes it a bargain if you can cope with the sub 10 mpg when 'pushing on' __________________ bazza - F1 Driver bazza's bimmer

22-08-2008, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
tom_hargreaves My blood is Rosso Corsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn Posts: 337	Like Bazza said. It might be a 34k car but don't for a second underestimate how expensive an M5 is to run. They are an absolute fortune to fuel and maintain. __________________ (997) Porsche 911 Carrera 4S @ 360bhp \| Midnight Blue, Black Leather E91 BMW 330d M Sport Touring @ 231bhp \| Titanium Silver, Black Leather E93 BMW 325i M Sport Convertible @ 218bhp \| Sapphire Black, Coral Red Leather

22-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gangle Ford Fiesta ST Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 257	As for running costs I would be looking for a 56 plate or newer so would still have warranty, insurance comes to £400 (with Tracker) so have just got to add £400ish for road tax and then fuel, I only do about 5000 miles a year max so fuel not a real problem, am only getting mid 20's from 330d around town so think I can put up with the M5's consumption.I will make sure I get one fully serviced and with decent tire treads so no costs there. The only thing worrying me is the thought of trying to trade in after a year (or less knowing me), will be a nightmare to shift I presume. Well looks like I've convinced myself doesn't it! __________________ 57 730D Sport SOLD, 330D M SPORT TOURING AUTO ARRIVED.

22-08-2008, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Merlot Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On a B road Posts: 2,916	The problem with the cheaper RS4's is that they only have six months of warranty left and DRC is subject to lots of failures, perhaps not as bad as the old RS6, but still an issue.

22-08-2008, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
bazza_g Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MI6 Headquarters Posts: 14,478	last time I drove FIL's M5 I saw 7.8mpg on the dash - it had been checked for fuel leaks __________________ bazza - F1 Driver bazza's bimmer

23-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 8,485	Is this for real?? Zero One Performance Cars Ltd : BMW M3 Manual They have been selling a few nice cars cheap recently.

24-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
davyk31 Saab 9-3 Aero Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 808	My local BMW dealer has an 05 M5 advertised for £34950 and there has to be at least £1,000 off that if not more. Certainly becoming temptingly cheap. Whats the fuel consumption difference like between the M5 and new model M3 ? __________________ 2006 BMW 325i M Sport Touring Auto - nice noises ! 2006 BMW X3 3.0D M Sport Auto for the wife and kids and much much better than you imagine.