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

[Paul Friedenberg]

Yup, I frequently see M5s on autotrader.com for REAL cheap, the only problem
is regestering and insuring them...






>From: "Keith Maddock" <Keith.Maddock at trw.com>
>To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>, <KrasuskyP at FirstInterBank.com>
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] of ///M5s and New Mexicans
>Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 16:02:51 +0100
>
>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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>
> >>> 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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