Bug STi gone. Gone for M5
26 July 2009, 10:16 PM
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Bug STi gone. Gone for M5
Two words. Big. Fast.
Total mile muncher. 100mph@3100rpm = 27mpg
Got 94 miles with £20 quid today town and country driving combined and that included a few full throttle blasts.
Its big though, too big to beat a Subaru on A roads IMHO, but for motorway, straight line and genral crusing, fantastic.
Electric headrests are a bit **** though........
Total mile muncher. 100mph@3100rpm = 27mpg
Got 94 miles with £20 quid today town and country driving combined and that included a few full throttle blasts.
Its big though, too big to beat a Subaru on A roads IMHO, but for motorway, straight line and genral crusing, fantastic.
Electric headrests are a bit **** though........
27 July 2009, 12:42 PM
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E40 I guess? We were out yesterday (mrs was driving) and one pulled up at the traffic lights. No idea what exhaust setup it had but damn it sounded sweet as it pulled off. Even the mrs commented 
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27 July 2009, 10:23 PM
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E39 M5. 1999 V reg, 92k FBMWSH. Carbon black. Not looking forward to replacing the 275x40x18 Goodyear F1's though
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28 July 2009, 09:16 AM
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we wont discuss the mafs at this stage!!!
wonderful car
ive owned 3 and they are incredible
maintained correctly they are an expensive car to keep fed and watered!!!
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wonderful car
ive owned 3 and they are incredible
maintained correctly they are an expensive car to keep fed and watered!!!
jon
28 July 2009, 07:59 PM
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I've only got 1 pic at the minute as its rained since I got it.
As for the maintenance, I dont do a lot of miles per year, maybe 6000 at a push so plenty of time to save up!!
It does use a lot of oil though, only had it 4 days and the oil light has came on once already on the way home but the onboard computer does give you plenty of warning.
What a hoot to drive in the wet with the DSC off
As for the maintenance, I dont do a lot of miles per year, maybe 6000 at a push so plenty of time to save up!!
It does use a lot of oil though, only had it 4 days and the oil light has came on once already on the way home but the onboard computer does give you plenty of warning.
What a hoot to drive in the wet with the DSC off
30 July 2009, 10:27 PM
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01 August 2009, 09:56 AM
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I've done the maf test and all seems well.........at the moment.
The vanos is a little noisy on start up but as soon as Dr Vanos gives me a price for the teflon 'o' rings and new gear wheels, they'll be going on so it should be tip top after that.
02 August 2009, 04:49 PM
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I'm led to believe that the limiter is only effective in 6th gear and it should pull further in 5th gear... might be worth a try once you replace the front brakes!! 
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21 September 2009, 09:54 PM
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which is where the £2g bill comes into it
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02 October 2009, 11:08 PM
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they are great cars ....to own ....but bear in mind these were £62K+ new
so cost of petrol would not of enter the equation in the buyer's mind
great car though if you can run one , but be prepare to dig deep into yr wallets when something goes wrong .
i had to replace the headlight controller on my car its costed £265 in part with the Bmw dealer having to encode it to the car's ecu(full days labour) all came to near £600 !!!!
just to get the headlight to work
28 November 2009, 08:00 AM
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Can't remember if I've posted these before but:
Had her for about 5 years and love her. She's starting to look quite tired now not sure if I want to get rid or spend a few K on paint and wheels done.
Had her for about 5 years and love her. She's starting to look quite tired now not sure if I want to get rid or spend a few K on paint and wheels done.
