"Tapas" (tapas)
07/05/2020 at 11:25 • Filed to: E39 M5
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"Tapas" (tapas)
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I got to drive it for about 25,000 miles over 2 years and enjoy it.
I wish I could have kept it for the rest of my life, but things happen. I got into an accident and it is now total ed. But I loved it dearly and hope to have something as special again soon.
If you have any pictures or videos of the car, please send them to me.
SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 11:53 |
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I’ve always loved that color on that car... Sorry about the accident.
OhCrikeyTheRozzers
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 11:54 |
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I’ve always loved this generation and that is a great color combination. Any significant maintenance issues? How was ride/build quality during your ownership?
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> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 11:55 |
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What a beautiful color for a beautiful car. Too bad about the accident. Less M5s in the world is a loss for all of us.
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Tapas
> SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
07/05/2020 at 11:55 |
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Thanks man. I’ll see if the stars align again for me to buy one.
Definitely would do it again.
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> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 11:58 |
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I’ll always remember how nice it drove, it’s almost like black art . The transmission just clicks in place like a Miata.
Hope you don’t have to go through too much trouble for them to pay you out fairly.
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Tapas
> OhCrikeyTheRozzers
07/05/2020 at 12:04 |
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The ride was on the stiff side, but not uncomfortable.
There was a minor rattle I couldn’t figure out the source of, but other that that, it was very well put together and solid. The leather was a little prone to scratches and scuffs. All in all, n othing felt flimsy.
No major break downs or issues. It was maintenance intensive, but it ran great as long as everything was done. Because the p revious owners took great care of the car, it was not bad.
I had to replace an injector and sparks to fix a misfire. AC blower motor , brakes, rotors, fluid flu shes. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 12:06 |
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good examples turn up here in SoCal from time to time... keep looking. I’ll post here if I run across one in LA that looks good.
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Tapas
> SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
07/05/2020 at 12:25 |
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Thanks!
I live in Canada and would prefer to get a rust free example of a fun car - E39 M5 or not. So LA cars would be dope!
MM54
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 12:45 |
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A friend of mine had one just like that for a couple years as a daily, it was excellent. Sad to see it go
HoustonRunner
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 12:51 |
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Oops, posted my comment on your new DD thread before I even saw this.
I had deep feelings (purely platonic) for your car from afar.
feather-throttle-not-hair
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 12:59 |
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I’m glad you’re okay! That was an absolutely beautiful car!
I’m told v8 versions of the E39 did not have rack and pinion steering. How was the steering and feedback? We used to deride recirculating ball steering for its lack of feel, but in the age of EPAS everything, was the lack of feedback even noticeable given the modern context?
QCGoose
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 13:35 |
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Man that color combo was perfect!
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> feather-throttle-not-hair
07/05/2020 at 16:59 |
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No complains about the steering.
Responsive, direct, tad bit heavy at slow speeds but fantastic at high speeds.
In modern context, it’s head and shoulders above say a regular F80 3 series. Regular cars now feel artificially overboosted to me.
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Tapas
> 404 - User No Longer Available
07/05/2020 at 17:01 |
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Thanks man. That is probably the best car I’ll ever own.
I h ope so too. Im really unhappyw how insurance is treating me.
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> HoustonRunner
07/05/2020 at 17:01 |
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I get the whole dragoning thing now. Not that I would do it. But I didn’t know I could like a car that much before the M5 lol
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> QCGoose
07/05/2020 at 17:09 |
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Yesss. It was literally my dream spec.
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> MM54
07/05/2020 at 17:09 |
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Thanks man. If your friend is looking to sell, I will gladly join the line
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> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 17:21 |
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In Ontario we have no-fault insurance, meaning your own company will pay for your compensation and they net out at the end of the day. S o they will try to cheap you out on it, it’s a shitty system . Just stay persistent with the adjustor , and do your research about comparable replacements.
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MM54
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 18:44 |
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Unfortunately he sold it a few years ago, primarily based on the immense upkeep costs
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> MM54
07/05/2020 at 18:50 |
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That’s too bad. But I know how that goes.
I was definitely spending quite a bit.
pizzaman09
> MM54
07/05/2020 at 20:36 |
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Hi! I’m that friend. It was a fantastic car, 2002 LeMans Blue over Caramel extended leather. I put 45,000 miles on it in 3 years. It performed everything a daily driver should, from shuttling 5 people around, to autocross, to bombing thru the snow of la ke effect winters. Many good memories were had in that car. Alas I was swayed by the life style of slow car fast when I purchased a very beat up e36 328is. I ended up selling the M5, and replacing it with an R56 Mini S with every dealer upgrade possible. Then the inline 6 bug bit me and now I’m in an e36 M3.
The M5 went to a great home, an enthusiasts upgrading from his 540i 6 speed to an M5. He has sent me some photos and has been doing a great job improving it and making it his special car.
I hope you find something special to replace the M5. You have the unique opportunity to find something new without the regret of having to get rid of another dream car.
MrPizzaman09
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 21:22 |
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I was said friend. Put 48k miles on it in almost 3 years. Put about 10k into maintenance and fixing it. Another 8k of fuel. 12k more in tires, insurance and painting it twice. Best car I will probably own for a long time, but not good on the wallet with a 100 mile commute. Nothing matches it as an all-around great car (daily, winter beater, race car, show car).
Ozzie 540i
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 22:18 |
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If you have the bank, lookup EAG in Ohio. They always have top quality low mileage E39's
ihm96
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 23:12 |
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Damn I’m sorry to hear about that. I was there earlier this year with my Z3 Coupe and my best buddy just lost his E46 330Ci that was his first car (had it prob 8 years at this point). Not a good year but hopefully you find something new. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford another coupe at the moment but hopefully in a few years I can save and get an S52. For now I got a midget
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ihm96
> Tapas
07/05/2020 at 23:12 |
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Damn I’m sorry to hear about that. I was there earlier this year with my Z3 Coupe and my best buddy just lost his E46 330Ci that was his first car (had it prob 8 years at this point). Not a good year but hopefully you find something new. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford another coupe at the moment but hopefully in a few years I can save and get an S52. For now I got a midget
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SickOfHer
> Tapas
07/06/2020 at 06:43 |
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I owned one for a few years while living in Dubai and absolutely loved my car. I’ve missed it every day since moving back to San Diego. I can totally feel what you must be going through. These cars become very personal, almost like a pet.
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> MrPizzaman09
07/06/2020 at 07:30 |
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12k on tires? Wow haha
Y ou definitely had more fun with the car than I did. It does the more maintenance the more you use it.
Ad you're right, nothing matches it.
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> pizzaman09
07/06/2020 at 07:32 |
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That is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
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> Ozzie 540i
07/06/2020 at 07:33 |
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Ive seen their site. Great examples but the price tag makes me cry lol
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> ihm96
07/06/2020 at 07:35 |
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Definitely not a good year. Sorry to hear about your friends loss.
S52 is a stellar choice
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> SickOfHer
07/06/2020 at 08:33 |
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Yeah absolutely!
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Tapas
07/06/2020 at 09:09 |
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RIP
What a beautiful machine.
K-Roll-PorscheTamer
> 404 - User No Longer Available
07/06/2020 at 11:22 |
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Just like Michigan
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Tapas
07/06/2020 at 11:53 |
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Sorry to hear, what a beautiful car. Perfect color combo too.
Any thoughts on what you might replace it with? Would encourage something sufficiently different so it doesn’t just erase over the memory of this beauty you had - and to build new and different memories with instead. But an E39 M5 is pretty much up there and is as good as it gets, I can only imagine finding a worthy replacement will be so difficult for so many reasons.
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> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
07/06/2020 at 12:02 |
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Thank you, that is exactly how I feel.
I don’t want another E39 M5, unless it’s LeMans Blue on Caramel or at least another special color. But I’d prefer to get something else.
I don’t quite know what yet. I’m thinking of a Z4M or E46 M3. But I really want a V8 coupe/convertible/targa a
round $20 - $
25
k CAD. Or a powerful two seater. T
he Corvette doesn’t quite cut it because interiors. Do you have any ideas?
E90M3
> Tapas
07/06/2020 at 12:12 |
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Get an E92 M3.
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> E90M3
07/06/2020 at 12:46 |
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Good idea. I like them, but I’d like to drive one first.
I’ve heard that they aren’t special to drive unless you rev them out.
The E39 M5 had torque FOR DAYS from just 2k ripems.
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E90M3
> Tapas
07/06/2020 at 12:56 |
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It doesn’t have a lot of low down torque, but get it to ~3500 and it pulls pretty hard.