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Congrats
I remember having a chat with you about the merits of the E39 over the E60 ...
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3584
... now you bought yours, I want one
One thing to keep an eye on the pre face lift early E39 M5s like yours (1999-2000 up to W reg) is the Vanos issues caused by defective O-ring seals letting the oil drain out of the high pressure chamber after the engine's stopped but it's a simple matter of replacing the before mentioned O-rings and sometimes adding an electric pre-charge pump to build up pressure prior to cold start up.
There was also an inherit weakness in some of the early m5 engine blocks not bedding their piston rings properly, causing higher then normal oil consumption. Since yours is very low mileage example it may have escaped these problems or had them addresses already, either way I thought I'd mention it to you so you're in the know.
Stunning car and the "BEST" colour
IMHO
If you're interested I have a personalised number plate you might like for it
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1436358.htm
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Originally Posted by Andyk
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