2000 BMW M5
2000 BMW M5 questions and answers
Find the best deals on the internet on a 2000 BMW M5 at LemonFree.com.
Q: 2000 bmw m5 motor SWAP?
i have a 97 bmw 528i
(SAME BODY AS 2000 M5)
and someone is selling me a complete 2000 bmw m5 motor with all the wires and ecu. My question is, will the motor fit into my car with no problem and what else will i have to change or get to make it fit and have it running
A: the transmission for an m5 is completely different.
also the s62 (e39 m5 motor) has different mounting points and the entire layout under the hood is different.
good choice of car though. i have the exact same one. :)
Q: What Does This Mean ? Battery Light Flashing On Instrument Cluster Of 2000 BMW E39 M5?
My M5 battery indicator/icon on the instrument cluster starts coming on and off while driving on the road. It is not a loose cable cause I check the cable, I suspect that it may be the battery, voltage regulator, or an alternator. It could be that the computer is throwing some false codes.
Please let me know if you are familiar with this. Thanks
A: The battery light on the E39 M5 basically indicates a electrical under/over-voltage being reported to the instrument cluster. The first, and most basic thing to do is check the longer, right-side drive-belt on your engine. If it is loose, then it may just be slipping on the alternator causing an intermittent interruption. The belts on the S62 engine you have can be adjusted rather easily. The battery could also be the culprit. BMW batteries typically last anywhere from 4-6 years. If you have a BMW battery, check the negative terminal and a production date will be stamped on top in week and year. (Ex. 52-99 would be the second week in December, 1999) Depending on production date, the M5 uses a water cooled alternator that has a typical lifespan of about 65-95K miles. If you are within that range, your alternator most likely is starting to fail. There are no user-serviceable parts on the water cooled alternator, so your only option is replacement.
Q: 2000 bmw m5 108,000 miles for 14k?
i was wonderind would it be worth it to buy a 2000 bmw m5 with 108,000 miles on it i reallly love this car . can anyone tell me the pros and cons about it. i know they can be pretty reliable , my freind had a 1997 bmw 328i with 199,000 miles and the only thing that went bad was a sensor the car ran like it was brand new.
A: I know you love the car... and EVERYBODY loves a BWM but DONT DO IT...
I gave the same advice to a close friend and she did it anyway.... Now shes paying thousands just on repairs and her car is in the shop or parked more than shes driving it...
For $14k, u should Finance a brand new car... NO PROBLEMS. Seriously i know people like you probably think "if i spend $14k im gonna get something i really want." DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DEAL WITH THE LAST OWNERS PROBLEMS? Tires alone are a few HUNDRED. Engine pieces are ridiculously high priced... If you buy a used car... Buy something with a warranty. Factory warranty and a bumper to bumper warranty.
Q: 1997-2000 BMW m5 wide body kit?
Where could I find a wide body kit for a BMW m5 any year from 1997 to 2000?
That means wider finders, side skirts, and bumpers are just wider finders anything would do. I’ve looked for it for weeks now and I need help finding it .Nopi is coming up soon in Atlanta so I need it ASAP. Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you!!!!!!
A: alot of the widebody kits for BMWs are custom made kits.. meaning fabrication and everything done by a body shop..
BUT, there are a couple companies that do make them..
try Hamman out..
youll be able to find a lot more about an M5 widebody kit at..
www.bimmerworld.com
www.e46fanatics.com
P.S. - PLEASE take good care of your M5, the E39 M5 will be a collectors car..
Q: might buy 2000 bmw m5...?
ok so i found 2000 silver bmw m5 with 74295 miles on it has all its service records .. and is in immaculate condition the dealer is asking 17,500 for it... i really love this car iv heard they are very reliable if kept up to maintenance i dint plan on abusing it if i get it,oil changes fluid flushes done on schedule. i also have a mechanic that can change the clutch for me when it is needed, so i wont have to worry about bmw's, crazy service fees, yes i know it has a v8 but its a manual which will help me save gas and i dint plan on torching the throttle so gas well last me a fair amount of time due to my local daily commuting, so if you can help me make a decision with your suggestions i will greatly appreciate it...thanks
A: I have a close friend who bought this same car. A 2000 M5 right off the showroom floor. It is a fantastic car with a very powerful engine. Please do you homework before your get yourself into buying this M5. Like any BMW, in order to keep it on the road, the servicing is very important. You can't skip anything on service. You had mentioned that the car is in great condition, but having all the service records will help you decide.
These are my thoughts (I've looked into buying an M5 myself):
1) Regardless on the current condition, the future services will be very, very expensive. I was told my the BMW tech that the engine along was in the area of $40,000. Keeping this engine running well, will require proper services. My advice. BMW service only, if possible.
2) Is this are worth it? Only you can answer that. Yes, it is a very good M car. One of the best. You really need to consider the cost of keeping it past 100,000 miles and beyond. My guess is that you would like to do that and much more.
Also keep in mind that people who buy M series BMWs, don't drive it like granny. You are buying this car for the performance. Right? Do you thin the past owner didn't drive it hard. I don't think I could baby this car. With the 5 liter power monster, this is one hell of a car.
Please don't get me wrong, this is a very good, no... great car! I just want to help you make a good decision. If this was a non M car, the same things do apply in terms of proper servicing. But, this M5, you need to add the cost of an average BMW and times it by 5.
If you have the resources, I see no reason to not buy it. But, this is already 8 years old. Keep in mind that most people will sell their car right before a major service. Also, I like to see the car with the oil and dirt. A clean car can hide many problems. Why do you thing dealers like to show the car after it was detailed. I always ask to see the car before they clean it.
I hope this helps. If this doesn't work out, keep looking and try to find something newer (even if you have to wait for it).
Q: 2000 bmw M5?
I am considering buying a used 2000 M5, with 114,000 miles, for around $15,000. Can anyone tell me some things about this car, from personal experience? I have never owned a 5 series, but have owned two 3 series... Any info would be helpful!
I would like to know if there are any little problems, (annoyances etc... ). Having owned some bimmers before, I know about the prices, but how is the comfort of the ride, handling, annoying stereo knobs... the little things and past experiances would be helpful!
Price is low because it's a family member...
Well, if someone hands me a $4000 bill for the exhaust, I'd just cut it off and run straight pipes! (No emission in my hometown!)
A: You have nothing to worry about quirks and such if you are already familiar with BMW cars. The M5 built on the E39 platform is one of the best if not the best cars BMW ever built.
What you have to worrry about is how the car was used and maintained during the past years. Have a BMW mechanic look at it just like you would on any other car.
Base your buying decision on the car's condition and not because it is cheap or coming from a family member.
Q: i have a 2000 bmw m5 looking to find where is the location of cam and crank sensor?
A: There are 4 cam sensors,2 in each head,at the back of the engine.Not too sure about crank sensor,i think it's located at the front of the engine,down by the crank pulley.Never had to change one.
Q: What is the better car? The 2000 BMW M5 or the 2005 BMW 545i?
I'm looking to spend around $30k, for a nice, powerful, safe, and practical car. I've narrowed it down to the BMW 5 series. My problem is that I can't pick between the two models. The M5 seems like it's going to be a classic, especially since there's only such limited numbers out there. It's also an absolute beast with it's 400hp. Plus, it's always a great thing to brag about having the M badge on your car. However, the gas mileage is atrocious. (13 city/ 22 highway)
Then there's the more recent 545i. It has about 320hp, which I don't know is a huge step down. I can only find models in my range with about 60-70k miles, so that's probably high, and it's expensive to repair these cars. However, with the introduction of the 550i, the 545i is surely to go down in price soon.
Which should I opt for?
A: Unless you have a very special and sentimental reason to get a 2000 M5, I would recommend buying the 2005 545i. Both cars are excellent machines, but for the same price, you are getting considerably more from the 545i.
The M5 is based off the E39 chassis, a design that is now over 10 years old. The 545i is based off the E60 chassis which debuted in 2004, so it is a much newer car with many updates to not only its looks, but to its electronics systems, interior ergonomics and driver interaction. BMW's iDrive was added to all 5 series cars for model year 2004, but navigation is still optional. Radar-cruise control was also optional for the E60 5 series, but it would be a hard find on the used market. The E60 5 series is also quieter than the previous generation.
In regards to performance, the 2000 M5 is a very fast car with a 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds. But the 545i is also a powerful car with a 0-62 time of 5.8 seconds (5.9 Auto). For the .5 seconds you would lose, you gain a little bit in fuel economy (18 city/25 Highway) because of newer engine technology and a 6 speed automatic transmission.
All this said, owning an ///M branded BMW is a great experience especially if you are a BMW enthusiast and would take great pride in owning a Motorsport car. However, they are indeed more expensive to maintain, repair and operate and for the same price, you can get a much newer and updated car that is still an "Ultimate Driving Machine."
Q: BMW m5 2000 Buying Used?
I am looking for my 1st car, and I saw that there are some very good deals in my area on BMW m5 (the generation previous to the current one). Does anyone know of any major problems that these can suffer? I also heard that craigslist has many cars that were in a previous wreck, is there anyway to protect myself agianst getting one of these cars? Thanks alot!
Yeah thanks guys, I agree we have had some german cars in the family and they have been fairly expensive. I have always been interested in a larger, sporty cars. Its probably a better idea to get a newer, less extreme car.
A: you can protect yourself from previously wrecked cars by getting the VIN number before you buy and run a car fax. its not that expensive and its well worth the investment if you are only going to look at one car you can buy a single report or if you are going to be shopping allot of cars you can buy an unlimited number of reports for 30 days its allot cheaper this way if you are going to run more than one car (for personal use)
as for the M5 there really nice car but expensive to maintain. being that this is your first car you may not realize how much money you will have to spend to maintain a car especially a high end car like this one. when you start seeing the $60 bills every week to fill you gas tank with premium fuel and $100 oil changes every few months plus and scheduled maintenance that the car needs that can easily run up to $1000 then if you need tires or brakes you add that in at $500 for tires and $1000 for brakes. at thats what your looking at if absolutely nothing goes wrong with the car thats just maintenance that the car will need at some point. If you can afford that then go for it.
assuming you average about 300 miles a week an M5 gets about 15 combined mpg that just a hair under $70 a week in gas you'll have to change the oil ever 4 months we can assume the car has brand new tires and brakes (not likely) and that is an average of $305 plus your insurance which will likely be around 150-200 per month then your car payment (if you don't pay in cash) which would be about $400-500 a month depending on how much you put down assuming you can find a decent 2000 M5 for $25K
so you are looking at anywhere from $855 to $1005 a month to keep the car on the road granted these are just estimates and it will be cheaper if your pay for the car in cash and your parents register and insure the car in their name (lowers insurance significantly) and if you drive less than 300 miles a month but it gives you an idea anyway luxury cars are not cheap to buy or own.
Q: Difference between 2000 and 2002 BMW M5?
I'm looking to get a used M5 and I was checking out the 2000-2005 generation. I noticed that in the consumer report the 2002 has good ratings compare to the 2000 and 2001 model. Anyway I have heard that the 2002 is an anniversary edition and it has LED tail lights compare to the 2002.
If anyone could share any pro and cons about the M5 I would really appreciate it. If you know the difference between the 2000 and 2002 model please share as well. Thank you all in advance.
A: the M5 went through minor cosmetic features such as small variation in taillights, Angel eyes were added to the headlights, and a the Steering wheel was changed to the same steering wheel in the 2001-2006 M3.
all of the important stuff stays in tact for all model years.
good luck, E39 M5's are phenomenal cars.
Q: which is the fastest 2000 bmw (m3,m5,m6,etc)?
A: the m6 is the fastest currently
Q: BMW m5 question 2000 e39 (Angle eyes)?
IS IT HARD TO INSTALL ANGLE EYES ON M5 THE ONES WITH OUT THEM
A: I have the 330ci and I was trying to do the same thing.. I mean they do sell em on E-bay, and I know BMW wont install aftermarket parts from third party vendors..but.. I heard they are pretty hard to install. There are more wires than a normal set of bulbs would have, so it's more than just putting them in the slots, you gotta have the right stuff under the hood..
Q: Are there major problems w/ 2000 BMW M5s?
I am thinking of buying a 2000 BMW M5 from a family member for $21,000. It has 77,000 miles on it. I know insurance and maitenance is expensive, but what I am wondering is if there are any major problems that people have experienced?
Thanks,
Luke
A: The most common issue I know of on the M5 is that the pixels in the display for the odometer burn out, very common and pretty expensive because being an odometer it can only be serviced by the factory.
Otherwise they had a sencodary air pump problem too, which is more emissions related than drivability but it will effect mpg slightly and your check engine light will be on. I believe the kit to fix this is in the 1500 dollar range, but I've only had one M5 and both the issues listed were already taken care of by the previous owner.
Transmissions were pretty strong as far as I know. I'm pretty sure the M5 is only available with a 6spd man., if it had an automatic I would question the trans because automatics of the modern era don't seem to be able to handle high horsepower, they don't build them like 400 turbos were built.
M5's are sweet rides, don't really seem to be depreciating much below the 20,000 dollar mark as long as you don't put too many miles on (under 90k on odometer) After they hit the 90-100 mark they drop to around 16-18000. The M5 is the kind of car you love for a while but like everything (at least IMO) the glitter wears off after a while and you want something else.
Insurance is ridiculous in comparison to other sedans, but how many sedans are pushing 400 HP?
Maintanance is ridiculous on any BMW it's part of the brand, if the parts and cars were cheap everyone would buy them and then owning a Beamer wouldn't mean squat status-wise.
Q: BMW M3 and M5?
I own a BMW M3. Its a 2003 with 68k miles. I recently found a 2000 BMW M5 with 54k miles for $32,000. I want to see if I can upgrade to the M5, what do you think? I KBBed my M3 and its value is around 30k.
A: I think it's a matter of preference Brandon.
The M5 is what the Pros drive customers who are willing to pay around a trip on the Nurburgring because it's spacious and the performance matches if not exceeds the M3, although they're pretty close when you consider the weight differences.
So are you after BIGGER performance?
More room?
More badge recognition?
Most of the aforementioned could be achieved with performance upgrades to your M3.
If you just want a bigger car that handles like your M3 and can still hold your head up high then by all means go for the M5.
All the best
Q: bmw m5 ac problem?
I have a 2000 m5 and recently when i turn on my ac the ac blows at maximum speed, then it goes down and goes up itself i cannot regulate the blower speed does anyone know what could be the problem or has had similar problem and knows how to fix this please helpppp
A: We have an BMW M roadster. Its a great car, but we never had that problem.