2002 BMW M5 - DINAN - Lemans Blue

[gramsay]

This is my third German car, after a 1983 VW Rabbit GTI and 1986 Merz Benz 190E 2.3-16.

This is my first BMW and like woah !!, this car is a screamer. Its my weekend, date car and I dont drive it much. Still learning all the features and gizmos and also how to handle a V8 car around corners. This car is a blast !! :D

Overview:

This M5 is in fantastic condition and still under extended warranty. Includes all factory options: heated seats, navigation (with full set of US nav CDs), power rear sunshade, park distance control (front and rear), alcantara headliner, integrated phone, and the upgraded ///M audio package including 6-disc CD changer.

The M5 is the ultimate sport sedan: super sporty 400HP V8 six-speed, yet a smooth luxury cruiser that comfortably seats five. Generally regarded as one of the best sports sedan on the planet.

$80k brand new, featuring more than $10k in upgrades.

Also features dealer-installed (and warrantied) Dinan Stage II suspension system (http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=15&Chassis=13&Model=57&Class=Chassis%20Tuning#118), Dinan strut tower brace (http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=15&Chassis=13&Model=57&Class=Chassis%20Tuning#115), Dinan shock tower brace (http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=15&Chassis=13&Model=57&Class=Chassis%20Tuning#116), Dinan performance software (http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=15&Chassis=13&Model=57&Class=Engine%20Tuning#109) and an aftermarket upgraded Eisenmann exhaust (http://www.eisenhaus.com/ehprice.php?selMake=2&selModel=2210&selSub=116&selPerf=2&selTip=253%231.05%234round.gif&Submit.x=36&Submit.y=13&Submit=Submit). Includes two sets of wheels: 18" BBS RGR (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/DisplayWheel.jsp?wheelMake=BBS&wheelModel=RGR&wheelFinish=Diamond+Black+Painted) and 19" Hamann (http://www.hamann-motorsport.com/index_start.php) HM2.

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[Viper3812]

Very nice. Car looks great and I love the color of the interior.

[///Mental]

AMAZING!!! I want one of these so bad... awesome looking car man, can't wait to see it at one of the meets. coming out saturday?

[Variance]

Paul, he's not even close to us. Look at his location, West Palm Beach. It's over 3 hours away.

[RPM Photography]

I bet he could make it in 1. Minus Traffic and Police. :D

Beautiful car as always Gary!

[AwesomeBMW]

:drool: :drool: :eek: :eek: WELCOME!!! I think im in love :love: (with the car not the new guy)

[SlickShift]

:drool: I love the E39 M5. When I get older, the 5er is where I'll be.

[JonnyChimpO]

there it is that my car. And for the people that know, i have a car crush on the e39 m5. Looks great man.:cheers:

[RPM Photography]

I have to be 100% honest when I say out of almost any BMW there is, a Lemans Blue Blue/Black interior E39 is really where its at.

I have known Gary for quite some time, but still, everytime I look at his car I get so jealous.

[Kevlar]

Also: Damn, beautiful car. I <3333 E39 M5's. Best color, too.

[J_dEAl]

damn......nice ass car. love that color too

[JCapelo]

very sexy!!! i will own one of these when i get older!

the only thing im not digging so much is the shift knob, but thats just my opinion dont take offence please.

[Variance]

That color is so much like Porsche's Cobalt Blue. So hot... :drool: (Both the color and car of course. E39 M5=the sex)

[FactorX]

B. A. YOOT-iful.

I approve! :clap:

[rami0187]

damn thats really hot. how long have u had it?

[Goldfinger]

Very nice!!! I do agree, that Momo shift knob seems out of place. But hell I wouldn't compalin.

[TheDarkSide]

Wow, looks like you dont put many miles on it. It looks brand new! Awesome car!

[BallsDeepAsian350]

Ever thought about paint matching the black moldings? Im not quite sure how it would look myself. Actually I like the contrast. Forget I said anything.:banghead:

[GoneGreek?]

wow beautiful car. love everthing about it

[kelso]

so hot...

[David A]

Awesome car...the S62 is probably one of the most amazing BMW motors ever designed...have fun with the car...it's truly awesome.

[gramsay]

Thanks guys for the positive feedback.

I bought the car in August of last year, 2005 and I am the third owner.

It now has 50K miles on it.

As mentioned before I dont drive it a lot. Mostly weekends.

I think if I drove it everyday I'd get a gazillion tickets and end up broke.

Still adjusting to the V8 power. I've always owned a 4 cylinder car.

If you've never seen this before ......... do enjoy ......

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=835150086936480013&q=bmw

Peace,
GR :D

[kelso]

havent seen that in a while.... hilarious! i would have so much fun being in the backseat even, but i prefer driver;)

[SlickShift]

If you've never seen this before ......... do enjoy ......

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=835150086936480013&q=bmw

Did you visit the BMW owner's circle a year ago or so and get the free dvd with all the BMW films? I watch them on my computer when I'm away from my car! :D

[gramsay]

Did you visit the BMW owner's circle a year ago or so and get the free dvd with all the BMW films? I watch them on my computer when I'm away from my car! :D

Yes, I signed up for the free DVD but it NEVER came. I guess they ran out.
I do have a "The Hire" DVD with 4 mini-films, Ambush,Chosen,Star and Powder Keg.
The Follow is supposed to be on the DVD but its not. I understand there is a Season II with 3 more mini-films. Then now I understand you can get all 8 mini-films on one DVD. I've been checking ebay this week and they're going for $20-$30.

Peace,
GR:D

[TheDarkSide]

I have all on download including follow if you want me to burn them for you ;)

[A4crazy]

Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the color.

[///Mental]

Paul, he's not even close to us. Look at his location, West Palm Beach. It's over 3 hours away.


So what?? Kelso lives in orlando I think, if I lived way out yonder.. I would make the drive.... Who cares about location... its about whether or not the person is willing to make the drive.. Idk this guy so I can't speak for him, but hey, we have some regulars that make a drive...

[RPM Photography]

So what?? Kelso lives in orlando I think, if I lived way out yonder.. I would make the drive.... Who cares about location... its about whether or not the person is willing to make the drive.. Idk this guy so I can't speak for him, but hey, we have some regulars that make a drive...


A little over an hour is a big difference from 3+ hours.

[kelso]

actually im in spring hill, right on the weeki wachee river so im very close to the gulf. but its still an hour drive to most meets, and i dont do the speed limit

[JCapelo]

i got a good drive to most places as well

[silverSS]

:bow: love the color

[gramsay]

Hey guys,

Hope all is well.

I've been away from FG for a while until a fellow member M5Beast also of M5board.com reminded me of FG.

Here's update:

The M5 sat in the garage most of the time Ive owned it from Aug last year until 2 weeks ago. Did 4K miles for the year. Due to other car, Mercedes EVO II-R in shop for bumper repair the M5 has become a daily driver and like WOAH its fun to drive. I've mastered the NAV system and learned some other things about the car. Had some maintenance work done recently like oil change, front brake pads, new radio, adjust hand brake. All is well. Im looking into detailing tips as I want to do it more myself and save some bucks.

I did finally get "The Hire" DVD with ALL mini-movies and its a great DVD.

Now that I drive the M5 more on a daily basis, Im being converted to a Bimmer-Guy slowly but surely.

Bimmer-Guys, rock on !!

Peace,
GR ;)

[Roy]

The HM2's look sweet on that car...
I never thought about those wheels on an m5, but god damn it looks good!!

[catchuk]

beautiful color!

[944attack]

wow, AMAZING car!!! i dont know how i missed this thread earlier!!

[M5Beast]

I love that color... it looks like my truck... its freaking gorgeous!

[BIG LUV]

Nice choice. I love the Lemans Blue. It's my favorite color on the M5's.

[AzzMan]

Absolutely the best looking car I've ever seen, I'm pretty damn sure.

[AwesomeBMW]

i love M5's... i got a great chance to drive my buddys down in Clearwater (black/black 2000 M5) and man i loved it, every bit. its like i had been driving the car all my life, it felt so right to me...

[LDadrenaline]

i mustve missed this thread too, but nice car!

[DeafBimmerDude007]

nice car... i like the exterior color and the hamann rims:bow:

[TheDarkSide]

Damn man, you were one of our "OG" members right when we launched the site. Glad you made it back man! Makes me wish I chose the e39 over the E46 :(

[gramsay]

Hello All,

Hope all is well.

With the sale of the EVO II-R (http://www.floridagerman.com/forums/showthread.php?p=103496#post103496) my 2002 BMW M5 has now become
my daily driver.

Car is still a blast to drive.

Some more pics. (http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=gramsay&P=74E0&SID=164253&Show=Y)

Peace,
GR;)

[DeafBimmerDude007]

holy shit... this thread is old!

you havent post anything for a while. Where have you been?

[villajoe]

what did u do with the hamann rims?

[1clean335i]

beautiful car :drool:

[SHWELL]

Ressurrection!!!!!


Whaa gwon yardy? That car is just Beautifulll..

[sublimefan86]

wow.. very nice!

[Alagonmotors]

Ya i want one of your sets of wheels!

[gramsay]

More Pics:

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Enjoy...

Peace,
GR

[LutzPerformance]

very nice M5!

[JCapelo]

very nice, and welcome back.

[M5Beast]

Beauty, though I was partial to that Evo II

[Miami Bimmer07]

the car is bad ass

[Ether]

nice M. but i'd rather see pics of your 16v

[94JZA80]

beutiful ride :thumbu:. i must admit, i liked your previous wheels better, but those Hamann HM2's do look fantastic.

[Silver Phoenix]

That color looks awesome

and I remember your Evo from a long time ago lol

[JDEL]

Man that is clean looks well taken care of

[PlayerN07]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Maximus]

Nice M5 very clean and I like the wheels. Im in love with my E39 M5 as well. hope you make it to the cook out.

[gramsay]

Gramsay ya old dog!! Nice to see ya back in action...now we just need to drag ya out to a meet or two ;)


Gary i'll bribe Bud to drive out if you come to the cookout ;)

We've missed you on the dark side ;)

DaBenz ...........

Long time no chat. Good to see you're still around. Hope the Euro-16V is still driving well. Love the Lorinsers.

I still miss the EVO II-R, but still feel blessed to have the M5.

Hopefully more meets occur closer to West Palm Beach.

Peace,
GR ;)