[s-cars] of ///M5s and New Mexicans

[Keith Maddock]

Those E39 M5's start at 30k over here for a 1999 .  Dang thats cheap.

I'd hate to see the insurance bill on one, with 400hp!
If 240 hp is nominally 2400/year, and 320hp is nominally 5300/year, 400hp would be nominally 7k at least... LOL

Thats why they're so cheap.  That and gas cost..  And about a $500/year emissions tax.

OK, I'm keeping the 968...

Keith

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Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474     -    -    keith.maddock at trw.com

>>> Paul Krasusky <KrasuskyP at FirstInterBank.com> 15:03:54 08.11.2002 >>>

Paul queried:

From: "Paul Friedenberg" <paulunm at msn.com>
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 05:11:23 +0000
Subject: [s-cars] M5 discussion lists??

You guys will hate me for this but,

I am thinking about purchasing a used E39 M5 (that's the current, 5.0 v8
model) in about a years time and I have been searching for some decent
discussion lists... Well, all that I can find are lists consisting of people
with posts like- "Here are some pics of my '01 M5 on 19" BBS LM's, and its
parked next to my X5 4.6is! Oh, check out my mansion behind the cars!!" or
something like that. No real discussion of problems with the cars, or
dislikes. Can someone point me in the right direction, or does such a thing
not exist? Paul K, any ideas, opinions?

I think it is time for some normally aspirated, V8, rear wheel drive, 6
speed, stupidity. (really get myself in trouble) Of course I'll be keeping
the S6, Gotta have the Audi! (how 'bout some 6 speed RS6
imports/conversions!?!?)  :)

Paul "rear wheel drive lusting" Friedenberg




Hate you for this???  Why?  Hopefully most of us here are just general "car
idiots", and can appreciate other marques.  I do.  The E39 is a bitchin
machine.  Hell, the E34 is a bitchin machine.  And, heh, I'll ALWAYS be a
RWD throttle steerin' fool at heart, Q car or not.

I've been out of that loop for quite some time Paul, since I sold my E28 a
few years ago (speaking of engine notes!  Don't get me going on that one!).
My only recollection is http://www.bmwm5.com/ , it was a good source at the
time.  But I know what you're saying.  Too much "bling" speak amongst that
crowd, much like the neu Audi crowd, Audiworld, etc..  Gag me.  Otherwise,
try contacting Bavarian Autosport in NH 800-525-2002 (what a phone #, I'll
always remember that one), and ask them for advice.

Otherwise, DO IT.  I would.  Well, if I were single, <25, etc. like SOMEONE
over there 8-).  Only promise me you'll beat it like a redheaded step
child...  of course.

-Paul wishing he had a stable of more toys
CT
'95 //S6 for now
'58 TR3A for spring
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