e60 M5?

"Jimmy Tango" (jimcalliu) 09/03/2014 at 23:30 • Filed to: None

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Guys, is this good? Please chime in in comment. I also expect MaxCare north of 6k so this could still end up out of my budget.

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/…

So much noise at 40-50k range.

phenotyp > Jimmy Tango 09/03/2014 at 23:34

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You'd lose your mind real quick with all the plastic shit you'll have to replace.

(07 550 owner, here)

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/03/2014 at 23:35

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really? :(

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/03/2014 at 23:36

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Educated guess?

Conan > Jimmy Tango 09/03/2014 at 23:36

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If you can afford it do it. All M5s are M5s.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/03/2014 at 23:37

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I meant on your car. You really had to replace a bunch of plastic? What are some examples?

(Worried owner of two post 2000 BMWs)

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/03/2014 at 23:42

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http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/6-months-in-my…

That didn't even cover the whole list of shit I replaced right after I bought it.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/03/2014 at 23:46

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yikes!!!!!

Hmm

Maybe it wouldn't be crazy to sell the low mileage E46 M3 and get a Ferrari 348, lol

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/03/2014 at 23:48

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Probably pretty even. But I'd still go for a 355 every day of the week, and twice on Sunday.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/03/2014 at 23:49

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well that is what I want. But it's supposed to be crazy unreliable. Like criminally unreliable.

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/03/2014 at 23:52

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Like a V8 or V10 BMW? At least you'd have an objet d'art.

Doug DeMuro > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 00:02

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The warranties have gotten REALLY expensive on these...

Jimmy Tango > Doug DeMuro 09/04/2014 at 00:10

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"hey honey, the Ferrari guy reply my post!"

Yeah I have been in contact with some salesperson in CarMax and I blame Doug for all the high quote I got for MaxCare. :(

Was serious about scoring a F10 550 MSport at one point.

Jimmy Tango > Conan 09/04/2014 at 00:12

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I can afford the purchasing price but unsure about repairing.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:19

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True! Funny because I had this internal debate between a 348 and F355 while driving home and now you've revitalized it, haha

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:21

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What debate? The 355 is fucking gorgeous. The 348 is a weirdo stopgap in-between.

There is no debate.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:24

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I know. But the 348 is cheaper. And maybe more reliable.

But fuck it, 355 FTW!

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:28

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Send pics. Buy it in either black or white. Blue may also be acceptable. But never that flat shitty red.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:28

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BLUE ALL THE THINGS!!!

Doug DeMuro > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 00:29

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I wonder if my posts have had some effect; I notice they've also ratcheted things down to just 5 yers rather than 6. What were your MaxCare quotes like? $6k for what kind of coverage? Honestly $6k still isn't THAT bad for bumper to bumper on an E60 M5 — that has to be one of the least reliable cars around.

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:31

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Ok, Tobias.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:37

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Who is Tobias?

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:39

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seriously?

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:39

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Still don't know who he is but it's super funny now!

Jimmy Tango > Doug DeMuro 09/04/2014 at 00:41

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I was quoted $6149 for a 2011 535i M Sport with a factory warranty goes to 12/26/2015. I meant, even at 5yr/125k with $50 deductible it's still too expensive. Granted that was one outlier as I am getting 3599 consistently for MY2011/MY2012 535/550. But since this is M5, I'd say MaxCare is definitely over 6k.

Joke aside, I bet there is a good amount to traffic was driven by your post, I can't believe they haven't hire you yet. I don't believe in CarMax model before but I am constantly checking CarMax when I have free time. Not to mentioned the distance to my closest store just shrink to half (still 150+ miles).

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:41

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It seems you are unfamiliar with Arrested Development.

That's... Easily fixable. And highly recommended.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:43

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I have not seen it yet. And thank you. I've been needing to get into a new show. Time to get Netflix

Doug DeMuro > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 00:44

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Wait — CarMax quoted you a warranty that lasted until 12/2015? Only a year? Or BMW did?

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:45

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It's a milestone of comedy. Most of it is timeless, and some of it is very much of its time.

Manuél Ferrari > phenotyp 09/04/2014 at 00:49

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now I'm getting excited!

Jimmy Tango > Doug DeMuro 09/04/2014 at 00:51

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Sorry for the confusion. The 12/2015 is the BMW factory warranty. I am trying to get MaxCare to cover at least 3-5 years after that.

phenotyp > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 00:51

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Hie thee forthwith.

Jimmy Tango > Manuél Ferrari 09/04/2014 at 01:02

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Again, dude. You gotta watch Arrested Development! I will pay for your Netflix if you want to sell e46M3 to me for your lifetime Netflix access.

Manuél Ferrari > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 01:12

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haha deal!

Ryanator122 > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 05:30

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Aren't these the ones where the transmission just sort of gives up on itself at 120k? Red gear of death is what they call it I think?

Jimmy Tango > Ryanator122 09/04/2014 at 12:29

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That would be hilarious if that becomes a reason to up for 5yr/125k coverage of MaxCare. But I don't think I am the guy to DD a M5 though, let alone run it up to 120k and see if transmission holding up.

DatsunOfABit > Jimmy Tango 09/04/2014 at 13:49

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Great car to drive, I love them and will eventually pick one up for myself. That said, get the warranty or prepare to go broke. Everything about that car is expensive, and prone to breaking. It is like the BMW from maintenance hell.