I have an E39 M5 for the afternoon. AMA!

"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
09/05/2020 at 13:56 • Filed to: None

Ask me any burning questions you have about what many call the best sports sedan in existence.

DISCUSSION (20)

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:00

Are you actually going to give it back? I’d be tempted to keep it.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:02

I miss my former E39. It was wonderful car.

AestheticsInMotion > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:05

Does it feel luxurious? Does it exude quality? WOT from a stop, do you get that sensation of speed that makes you giggle?

Nibby > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:09

how many water pumps?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:12

First off, you have a green light in that photo hehe.

Second, is it as good as they say it is? How many Hotpockets fit in the glovebox?

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > Nibby
09/05/2020 at 14:28

I’ve heard it can hold about 66 water pumps in the trunk, barely enough for the first 250k.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/05/2020 at 14:34

I honestly couldn’t think of a better car to run away with.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > AestheticsInMotion
09/05/2020 at 14:35

It’s solid, tank-like, and everything feels like a $100,000 sports sedan should.

The straight line speed is addicting. Feels like warp drive through the first few gears.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
09/05/2020 at 14:37

My mistake! My camera speed wasn’t fast enough!

It’s pretty damn good, better than most other things I’ve driven. On first glance, I’d say maybe a solid 50-75 hot pockets could find a home in that glove box.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:39

So it’s as good as they say it is? If one ever showed up for sale near me with under 200k I’d have a hard time not impulse buying it.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 14:47

That’s some good Hot Pocket storage capability. It might just be the most thrilling ride they ever have, so that’s good to know.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
09/05/2020 at 15:04

Ah yes the perpetually lit “Service Engine Soon” light.

The facelifted E38 has a similar looking 3 spoke wheel unlike the sailboat wheel mine has, this reminded me that I want to eventually switch it out. Anyways how’s the gas mileage lol

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
09/05/2020 at 15:16

This one has 116,000 and it’s got some old car problems, but honestly, it’s BMW in its purest form. Just be wary of VANOS and timing chains.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
09/05/2020 at 15:17

There’s mileage, and it takes gas. That’s the gist of it.