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2000 BMW M5 in Le Mans Blue

by Ben on May 20, 2013 in BMW with 1 Comment

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It’s been far too long since we had a proper E39 M5 on the site. Arguably the greatest modern sports sedan of our time, the handsome brute captured our hearts with its stunning blend of style and strength and its incredible performance coming from M division’s first eight-cylinder engine. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the reasons why I love the E39 but I can share with you this beautiful 2000 Le Mans Blue example on eBay.

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Year: 2000
Model: M5
Engine: 4.9 V8
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Mileage: 77,313
Price: No Reserve Auction, $8,500 current bid

Click for Details: 2000 BMW M5 on eBay

Hi everyone, I’ve sold a couple of my motorcycles on eBay over the last few months so I thought I’d try my luck with one of my cars. I just bought a new car so something old needs to go, unfortunately this is a favorite of mine. I bought this 2000 BMW M5 from Autohaus BMW here in St. Louis this past January. From my understanding it’s been a local car and the last owner was somewhat of a BMW collector, being his fifth BMW before trading it in for a new one. When I bought it, the vehicle was fully inspected by BMW and had a new set of tires installed. (Since purchasing it, I’ve put on about 2,000 miles with current mileage around 77,313). If you’re looking for an E39 M5, this is the one to get. It is a relatively low mileage example and has a few awesome modifications:

• The upgraded Mark III navigation system
• Euro spec front headlights (clear turn signal indicators instead of the amber North America spec lights)
It also has a few Dinan performance upgrades. From my knowledge, it has:
• The Dinan M5 High Flow Cold Air Intake System (the two aluminum rings in the front grill, MSRP $1,399+ installation)
• Dinan’s Free Flow Rear Muffler Exhaust System (my absolute favorite part of the car, it sounds amazing, MSRP $2,599+ installation).

It’s also important to note that the exhaust isn’t obnoxiously loud, if you stomp on the gas, it will sound like an exotic, but if you’re just cruising, the car is quite and luxurious, just as any other M5. See the video for a better idea, especially during the in-car driving portion. The vehicle may have additional modifications, but I am unaware of any other specifics. During my short ownership, I’ve never had any issues with the car. I never drove it in the snow or harsh weather. There are no warning lights, malfunctioning systems and I am unaware of any issues.

The paint is in perfect shape and there aren’t any dents, save for a small ding in the left rear door (some people just don’t hang on to their doors in parking lots), having said that, the ding is extremely small and almost unnoticeable, as you can see from the photos. The interior is also in excellent condition all around, photos speak louder than words, but there are hardly any scratches or signs of wear. All the electronic systems work, the automatic windshield wipers work great, and everything fits together very well. I’ve never tracked or raced the car, it’s been driven very gently and I’ve never crashed the vehicle either.

Please see the photos and video below, sorry about the large number of photos, I just want to provide the best representation of the vehicle as possible, it really is in near perfect condition. Two sets of keys and all service manuals are included.

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Of the 24,482 M5’s produced between 1999 and 2003 almost half came in either Carbon Black or Le Mans Blue (22% each). Carbon Black is a lovely color especially when the sun hits it just right but in my opinion LMB makes everything about E39 M5 even more bold and pronounced. This particular example is one of the lower mileage E39 M5’s that I’ve seen on the market in past month. In addition to some light cosmetic upgrades like the euro spec headlamps, the owner has taken a popular route and upgraded the stock exhaust and intake to Dinan units. Within the next five years I see the E39 M5 attracting an E30 M3 cult like following. These M5s are the last example of BMW’s handsome four-door muscle car. Such a lovely M5 should fetch $18-20K depending on how the buyer feels about the modifications. If I was ever going to own a German four-door sports sedan, this would be my only choice.

-Ben

2000 BMW M Coupe in Dakar Yellow

by Ben on May 10, 2013 in BMW with 4 Comments

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There was an influx of S52 M Coupes listed on eBay over the past week. Out of the pack of six or so this Dakar yellow example stood out like a porcupine at a nudist’s colony. From what I’ve heard the M Coupe/Roadster were the last Bimmers to receive Dakar yellow paint from the factory. Making this example even rarer is the fact that only 51 Dakar yellow M Coupes were brought to North America. Of those 51 Dakar M Coupes, only 41 came with black interior, only 33 were produced in 2000 and only 24 came with a sunroof.

This clean California coupe only has 29K on the clock and comes with a few nice handling upgrades. Let’s have a closer look.

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Year: 2000
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 inline six
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Mileage: 28,598
Price: $30,500

Click for Details: 2000 Dakar Yellow BMW M Coupe on eBay

I am pleased to offer this beautiful 2000 BMW M Coupe in Dakar Yellow II over Black leather. 1 of 24 produced. This California coupe is nearly flawless, has spent its entire life in the hands of a collector, and has always been rested in an indoor garage. The odometer shows just over 28k miles, with very little wear on the interior or exterior. All VIN stickers are present and the body has never seen any paint or body work – 100% original. The coupe smells, drive, and looks brand new. The interior is a 9.5 out of 10, with only the very pickiest eyes noticing any wear on the driver seat or shift knob. The exterior is a 9.5 out of 10, with only one or two very small scratches or rock chips from driving (only noticeable from 12 inches away).

The car has been maintained properly since new and comes with fresh fluids that include:
1. Oil change (Fully Synthetic Lubro Moly)
2. Brand new Continental Extreme Contact DW tires
3. Brand new OEM brake pads & rotors.
4. Coolant Flush
5. Brake Fluid Flush
6. Rear Differential and Manual Transmission Flush.

The coupe also has upgraded suspension, including:
1. Bilstein shocks
2. H&R springs, upgraded sway bars/bushings, and rear shock mounts.

The car runs tight and strong unlike any other M coupe we have come across, riding on rails better than when it came off the showroom floor. Again, the car is literally flawless and all options and accessories work as they should.
There are no stories with this Coupe and is ready for a new owner

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It’s relieving to see the stock polished 5-point “Roadstar” wheels on this M Coupe as some black powder-coated units would be an obvious choice for many. I personally love black wheels and have them on my Saab but think they look rather tacky on this shade of yellow.  M Coupes are thought by many to have the closest lineage to the E30 M3 within the BMW family thanks to their raw driving feel and direct response. The Bilstein/H&R suspension upgrades will help an already stellar handling car perform in any situation.

The M Coupe is the definition of a “love it or hate it” car and this color only helps to amplify those sentiments. This M Coupe was listed a few weeks ago with a higher buy-it-now but it didn’t sell. The $30K price is still top dollar but closer to market value for a Coupe of this rarity and condition. If closed roofs aren’t your thing the seller actually has a matching M Roadster for sale almost $10K less.

-Ben

2000 BMW 740iL Supercharged

by Evan on May 6, 2013 in BMW with 1 Comment

I’ve always thought that the E38 BMWs can look just tops. From some angles these big bodies still look sleek and modern. This one has some nice touches that make it stand out.

Year: 2000
Model: 740iL Supercharged
Engine: 4.4 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 135,745 miles
Price: $16,980  Buy It Now

2000 BMW 740iL Supercharged on eBay

2000 BMW 740iLSC

 

This penultimate year of the E38 has almost all the refinements made over the seven year run. It has navigation and Xenon lights for instance. While this car isn’t the flagship 750iL model with the 5.4 liter V12, it has the tried and true 4.4 liter M62 engine. A Vortech supercharger bolted on gives the V8 400+ horsepower. While that might not seem huge in the world of German uber sedans now, remember how big a deal it was with this sedans contemporary, the E39 M5, putting out those same figures.

This is the personal car of the owner of the car dealership so you have to believe it was taken care of. If the list of add ons is any indication I think it is safe to say the owner cared about the car. The full list of upgrades is below, but of particular note are the additions that make this 7 series look better to my eye. The M parallel wheels and Eibach lowering springs give it the stance that I really like to see on an E38. The AC Schnitzer and Hamann body kit parts also help. The new coat of paint and black color on this helps give a sleeker look that other E38 models don’t have due to  all, but 2001s having matte black rocker panels and lower air dams. I like the single color scheme much better than the factory two tone.

Widescreen Navigation with MK4 NAV computer $ 1500

VF Engineering Supercharger (with ECU Reprogram $ 8,000

Bavarian Sound Werks Stage 1 Sound system upgrade with iPod Dock $ 1000

New Front & Rear Shocks and Lowered eiBach Springs $ 1500

Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors and Brake Pads $ 1500

Full Tune Up with Complete Engine Flush $ 700

Alcantera Suede Custom Headliner $ 1000

Tioming Belt replacement, Front and Rear Crank Seal, coolant passages seal, water pump $ 2800

New ABS Pump $ 1500

Map Cooling Cam Sensor Replace $ 900

Throttle Body Replaced $ 600

Complete Sapphire Black Metallic Paint Job $ 4000

Sunroof Motor Replaced $ 1200

Full Leather 750il Leather Dash $ 800

Replace Blower Motor $ 800

3M Ceramic Tint $ 400

Angel Eyes Ring Xenon Headlights $ 1000

Compression Test and Full check at BMW Dealer $ 600

BMW Original Wood Steering Wheel $ 700

AC Schnitzer Front Bumper and Valance $ 1200

Rear Spoiler by HAMANN $ 500

Total Upgrades and Service Over $ 32,200 !!!

They are technically complex, but not nearly as much as the next generation. This one miraculously doesn’t appear to suffer from the missing pixels on the instrument cluster or center console.

With over 350,000 produced these are not rare vehicles so currently there are plenty to choose from if this is what you are in the market for. At an ask price of $17,000 and with 136,000 miles this is certainly on the high end of the market. You can find these at half the price with less miles. I bet the seller has a bit of wiggle room in the price. What’s a fair price for this many miles, but also this many mods? Pick this car up and become an instant movie villain.

~Evan

2000 BMW M Coupe

by Paul on April 24, 2013 in BMW, Sponsored Listing with 1 Comment

The E36/8 M Coupe is a favorite of ours here at GCFSB. These cars offer potent performance in a unique, shooting brake package. Just as soon as one of our featured listings sold, another M Coupe has come to our attention from our friends over at Rare Sport Bikes For Sale. This M Coupe is an earlier model with the S52 motor and has a shade under 90,000 miles. On offer in Salem, Oregon, it certainly is an eye catcher in Imola Red with the interior trimmed in black and red leather.

Year: 2000
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 89,888
Price: $20,500 OBO

2000 BMW M Coupe on BMW CCA Puget Sound

2000 BMW Z3 M-Coupe.
89,888 miles.
Imola Red on Black/Red interior.
Clean Title

This car is bone stock with the exception of head light bulbs. It has the moonroof option. This is a 3-owner car that has been loved and driven with care. It has never been tracked or auto-crossed. The car runs and drives very well. Always had regular oil changes. Has been primarily driven as a summer vehicle for the past four years. It spent the winters garaged. Asking $21,500 OBO. Car is located in Salem, Oregon.

Maintenance:
72,251mi- Water Pump (metal impeller), Thermostat Housing, Drive Belts
74,223mi- Stainless Steel Clutch Line, Fuel Filter, Brake Fluid
83,009mi- Drive Shaft Flex Joint (Guibo), Output Shaft Seal, Shift Rod Seal
83,771mi- P/S Hose, P/S Return Hose, P/S Reservoir, P/S Fluid
Bentley Manual included with sale.

The airbag light is on because it needs a driver’s seat belt tensioner assembly. Also, the front bumper cover is not original due to a low speed accident that happened four year ago. Because of this, the front end is virtually free of rock chips aside from one small chip from a parking curb (see photo). There is some curb rash on the wheels.

Best way to contact is email: jschafer.20ae@comcast.net

More photos here: http://s148.photobucket.com/user/bmwfanatics/library/2000%20BMW%20MCoupe?sort=2&page=1

The S52 powered M Coupe offers similar thrills for a lot less cash than the M Coupe equipped with the more powerful S54 engine. This particular car has gone through three owners and is closing in on 100,000, but its condition attests to the fact that it was owned by people who appreciated it. These M Coupes are heading the way of the E30 M3 in terms of value, as enthusiasts have recognized them for the outstanding performers that they are. For those on the fence, now is an opportune time to pull the trigger.

-Paul

Autobahn Bruisers: 1989 Audi V8 3.6 and 2000 Audi S8

by Paul on March 2, 2013 in Audi with 1 Comment

Big Audis have a bit of a similarity to large French sedans. They are the choice for extroverts and those who simply don’t want to cave to the S class establishment. I’ve always had a fascination with these cars, right down to the very first Audi V8 of the late 1980s. While we never saw an S version of that model, the following two cars share one important thing in common, other than being big Autobahn bruisers for sale in Germany: they have the almighty third-pedal.

The first car we’ll take a look at is a low mileage Audi V8. Based on the Audi 200, the V8 was new territory for Audi and their first shot at bringing a challenge to the Mercedes-Benz S class and BMW 7 series. Available with either a 3.6 liter or 4.2 liter V8, this car has the 3.6 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. These executive sedans weren’t produced in numbers as great as the competitors from Munich and Stuttgart and those that are still hanging around often tend to be on their last legs, making this V8 for sale northeast of Zurich, Switzerland a treat.

Year: 1990
Model: V8
Engine: 3.6 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 98,500 km (~ 61,205 mi)
Price: €12,000 (~ $15,762 USD)

1990 Audi V8 3.6 on Mobile.de

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Automatic climate control, black leather, park assist, navigation, Xenon, heated seats front and rear, sunroof, sport seats with memory, fog lamps, ESP, ABS, alarm, electric mirrors, power windows, cruise control, 6-speed manual, 6 disc CD changer. Service booklet, top condition!

A handful of manual transmission V8s made their way stateside, but good luck finding one. Like all big, older executive sedans, these cars have just about hit rock bottom, and you can get yourself into a drive quality car with no major issues for around $4,000 to $6,000. This Audi V8 is priced significantly higher than that. That can be attributed to its location in Switzerland and that this could very well be one of the lowest mileage Audi V8s with a manual transmission on the continent. I would suspect somewhere closer to the $10,000 to $12,000 mark might be about right for this car.

Now onto our next car. The S8 was another first for Audi, bringing S performance to their big sedan. Carrying on the tradition of V8 engines in the top models, the S8 featured aluminum space frame construction, giving it a weight advantage over its competitors. This was the car that put Audi on the map in terms of a serious manufacturer of executive sedans. While S8s sold in the US were available solely with a 5-speed automatic transmission, those abroad were fortunate enough to specify a 6-speed manual if they were so inclined. This S8 for sale northwest of Frankfurt, Germany gives someone the opportunity to experience the awesomeness of a car well known from the chase scenes in Ronin.

Year: 2000
Model: S8
Engine: 4.2 liter V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 69,000 (~ 42,874 mi)
Price: €13,900 (~ $18,274)

2000 Audi S8 on Mobile.de

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Manual! Import car from Germany (DE card is present). Two previous owners. Original mileage, full service history (service at VW/Audi dealers), new timing belt. Extremely nice condition for collectors. Test drive in Switzerland (Canton ZH) at any time. Export price reduced!

Like the V8 above, the S8 has not been immune to depreciation, although not as badly. An S8 stateside can run you somewhere between $8,000 to $14,000 for a good one, but this S8 is priced a bit above that. Again, chalk it up to the fact that cars tend to be more expensive overseas and that few manual transmission S8s in good shape are left. I’m not sure, though, if the manual transmission would increase the value for this S8 much. It’s a bit of a double edged sword. Some may want it as this is the more aggressive version of the A8 and others might deride it, wanting something fast where they can just sit back and slam one pedal without worrying about much else. Either way, these two Audis are a cool example of an almost extinct breed of vehicle – the executive express in which you can row your own.

-Paul

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