Amazing cars, well engines. I borrowed one for a month from a good friend. They need to be wrung out, possibility of some spectacular bills. Proper ones. Very proper ones.

Its a supercar engine, last of a type. My friend had some issues with his gearbox and sun roof, all done under warranty.

I wouldn't buy one of these from an auction. I'd be looking at owners sites or specialist dealers.

 

https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guides/bmw-m5-m6-e60-e63--ph-buying-guide/36328

 

I like that car a lot. Where do you see the service history Rob?

 

I do remember it Rob. I liked that too. Don’t think I can come to the auction.

 

have you driven one Rob? They're great things.

 

yes they are.

the m5 is worlds apart engine wise, until about 4500rpm

 

Can I be the old grannie here and ask "what's the point?"

It's an Estate.
It's an automatic.
It drinks.
Costs a fortune merely to have on your front drive BEFORE you turn the key.
Parts and servicing are supercar too.

Somebody ?

 

Its an estate
Its got a 5.0 v10 that revs to over 8000rpm
Its an automatic(technically its a manual with automatic action)
Its got a 5.0 v10 that revs to over 8000rpm
It'll carry datsun parts in the back
Its got a tiny fuel tank so you never get back ache driving, you do not get time!
Its got a 5.0 v10 that revs to over 8000rpm
you can get the family in.
It handles so so well.
Its got a 5.0 v10 that revs to over 8000rpm

 

Blinded by science - now....put that in an S30 2+2 and Icould understand the smirk on your face.

 

So you are equating a S30 2+2 = an Estate

 

Doesn't everyone ? At least I didn't mention the 'W' word.

I quoted it because it is a 2+2 and a Z, nothing more.

 

They're special bits of engineering Sean. Very Special. I've always loved fast estates and proper Q-car's, which this is.

Its a triumph of a massive corporation doing something just because they can. This, the Z3M coupe etc.

 

Could have been done better (see attached).....and could have been worse !

Appreciated but what is the point of someone having this on a UK road as a customer ?

How much has this car lost in value since it left the forecourt ?

Wunder-break.....

 

It’s a bit odd for Z owners to ask ‘what’s the point’ of any special car. The point is it tickles you. If you just want to go from A to B, get a 10 yr old small Toyota.

 

I did, Corolla T-sport....also 8000rpm.