Anyone regret selling their E39 M5?

StephenE2000 · 01-22-2021, 12:32 PM

I picked up a 2018 M5 in the fall which I love. I also have a 2002 M5 with 107k miles I'm seriously considering selling. It really won't get driven much and takes up garage space.

Anyone sell theirs and absolutely regret it?

euro* · 01-22-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StephenE2000

I picked up a 2018 M5 in the fall which I love. I also have a 2002 M5 with 107k miles I'm seriously considering selling. It really won't get driven much and takes up garage space.

Anyone sell theirs and absolutely regret it?

I don't personally regret, but all my friends seem to be regretting not holding on longer to theirs, due to values going up.

Vic55 · 01-22-2021, 03:44 PM

I got rid of mine back in 2003 for the E55 with, at the time, the most crazy tq numbers ever for a sedan (516 lb/ft) so it was a change that I didnt regret.

In hindsight I do miss that car quite a bit but I dont think regret sits in my head. It was a privelege to have owned one though and to this day one of my most favorite M cars.

Punitive · 01-22-2021, 04:56 PM

E39 was my first exposure to M5's and followed the progression to E60, F10, F90. My current M car stable is an E60, 2-E39's, E34, E28, and E46 M3. I guess I am biased.

E39 exhaust note with Kelleners is something that will never happen again and reason enough for me to keep it forever.

Greer · 01-22-2021, 06:23 PM

LISTEN, DO NOT SELL YOUR E39 M5. It's a keeper!

FastFive · 01-22-2021, 07:44 PM

No, because I still own mine....🏎🔥🔥🔥🔥

bruza · 01-23-2021, 09:02 AM

I regret never buying one. Though hard to justify another vehicle now.

LSM · 01-23-2021, 09:33 AM

It was my first M car MY 2001 I ultimately traded it for a 2002 911 in the spring of 2002

I do love the E39 though!

At that time I didn't regret it at all and began and many years of M ownership. I do wish I had an E39 M5 now though just to drive occasionally.

Of all the BMW's I had the car I regret not keeping is the two different Z8's I had. Owned a 2001 and a 2002 Z8

bm5bullit · 01-23-2021, 10:03 AM

The Z8 is a gorgeous car and hard to compare to other BMW's.

stein_325i · 01-23-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LSM

It was my first M car MY 2001 I ultimately traded it for a 2002 911 in the spring of 2002

I do love the E39 though!

At that time I didn't regret it at all and began and many years of M ownership. I do wish I had an E39 M5 now though just to drive occasionally.

Of all the BMW's I had the car I regret not keeping is the two different Z8's I had. Owned a 2001 and a 2002 Z8

A few months ago I got to spend time and drive a pristine Z8 (which actually just sold on BaT for $186k) and it is just ever so beautiful and enjoyable to drive, I can definitely see how you miss them.

Lawguy · 01-23-2021, 01:04 PM

Had some great cars. Don’t regret selling any of them because always enjoyed what came next too.

SpeedyDad · 01-23-2021, 03:20 PM

I ask myself this question frequently. I have a 2018 f90 since April 2018 and an 03 E39 M5 in fantastic condition. I bought the e39 a year after the f90 because I missed having an analog car with a manual. I’m contemplating selling the f90 but don’t think I could part with the e39. Nothing else is comparable to an e39 and it’s no surprise the values keep rising. I think in 5 years a clean 80k mile 2003 will be $75k - $100k depending on color.

BMWCAT · 01-23-2021, 09:23 PM

Same boat with OP. but so far I think I’m keeping it...
Obviously e39 M5 group peeps highly against selling it, and ex- members came up to try to look for another since they sold it isn’t unheard of.

Unless a chance for a e39 M5 wagon swap or Rapide came up..

Imran@Evolve · 01-25-2021, 08:04 AM

Don't miss it as we still have one thats a keeper. 60k miles and 3 owners from new. The last owner was a very good customer of ours and we were offered the car by his wife when he passed away a few years ago so it was great to be able to preserve it.

Evolve E39 M5 Supercharged by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

W/// · 01-25-2021, 10:19 AM

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A few months ago I got to spend time and drive a pristine Z8 (which actually just sold on BaT for $186k) and it is just ever so beautiful and enjoyable to drive, I can definitely see how you miss them.

Good lord, stunning. Still one of my favorite looking cars and it's a damn shame I'm nowhere close to being able to afford one. I don't care if they don't drive super well (supposedly).

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Punitive Private First Class 147 Rep 179 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	E39 was my first exposure to M5's and followed the progression to E60, F10, F90. My current M car stable is an E60, 2-E39's, E34, E28, and E46 M3. I guess I am biased. E39 exhaust note with Kelleners is something that will never happen again and reason enough for me to keep it forever.
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Greer Colonel 1889 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	LISTEN, DO NOT SELL YOUR E39 M5. It's a keeper! __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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bruza Major 367 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: '21 M5 & '06 Volvo S60 R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I regret never buying one. Though hard to justify another vehicle now.
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LSM Lieutenant Colonel 1118 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cab Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	It was my first M car MY 2001 I ultimately traded it for a 2002 911 in the spring of 2002 I do love the E39 though! At that time I didn't regret it at all and began and many years of M ownership. I do wish I had an E39 M5 now though just to drive occasionally. Of all the BMW's I had the car I regret not keeping is the two different Z8's I had. Owned a 2001 and a 2002 Z8 Attached Images __________________ 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
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SpeedyDad Second Lieutenant 283 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 E39 M5 [0.00] 2018 BMW M5 [0.00]	I ask myself this question frequently. I have a 2018 f90 since April 2018 and an 03 E39 M5 in fantastic condition. I bought the e39 a year after the f90 because I missed having an analog car with a manual. I’m contemplating selling the f90 but don’t think I could part with the e39. Nothing else is comparable to an e39 and it’s no surprise the values keep rising. I think in 5 years a clean 80k mile 2003 will be $75k - $100k depending on color.
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BMWCAT Lieutenant 379 Rep 409 Posts Drives: E36, E39, F90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nyan Universe iTrader: (0)	Same boat with OP. but so far I think I’m keeping it... Obviously e39 M5 group peeps highly against selling it, and ex- members came up to try to look for another since they sold it isn’t unheard of. Unless a chance for a e39 M5 wagon swap or Rapide came up.. Attached Images __________________ 2003 e39 ///M5 \| 2021 Mercedes GLA 45 AMG \| 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 2019 F90 M5 \| 2018 F87 M2 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 1997 E36 M3 \| 2013 F30 328i \| 2003 e46 330i ZHP \| 2001 e46 330i ZSP *>>Instagram<<*
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Imran@Evolve 5365 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Don't miss it as we still have one thats a keeper. 60k miles and 3 owners from new. The last owner was a very good customer of ours and we were offered the car by his wife when he passed away a few years ago so it was great to be able to preserve it. Evolve E39 M5 Supercharged by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E39 M5 Supercharged by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E39 M5 Supercharged by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E39 M5 Supercharged by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr
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