Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
Hi all,
I'm am currently searching for a pristine E39 M Sport from the UK. Do any of you have any advices or pitfalls for me to look out for when buying in the UK? I haven't done it before.
I haven't seen exactly what I'm looking for yet but I'll wait and it will come up. I expect to pay more that I would in Ireland but the quality available is way higher.
I'm looking for preferably a 2003/2004 E39 M Sport, silver or grey, black leather with the brushed steel trim. 70,000 to 100,000 tops .
I've been looking on Auto Trader...any other recommendations.? Have any of you bought privately ?
Thanks
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
Pistonheads and eBay motors are also worth a luck.
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
As mentioned on Driver, off the top of my head..
http://www.oldcolonelcars.co.uk/
http://www.pistonheads.com/
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/
Best of luck with the search :)
Edit: just noticed you saw my post there. Will keep an eye out for ya anyway!
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RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
I investigated importing an E39 525i or 530i sport from Japan. Based on a car with 60k miles or less it would work out about €5k landed at the time which is fantastic value based on condition, spec list and the lack of rust.
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
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Originally Posted by Andy
I investigated importing an E39 525i or 530i sport from Japan. Based on a car with 60k miles or less it would work out about €5k landed at the time which is fantastic value based on condition, spec list and the lack of rust.
Where did you enquire about Japan Andy? Sounds like a great price
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
japan, prices are rising so check carefully as a ek civic type r (grade 3.5) are hitting €10k at the moment
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http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car_smart/japan%20car/bmw/5+series/14822057/
Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
Japan Cars Ireland on facetube
Regards,
Andy
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
Plenty of snow in parts of Japan. So motors from those areas can suffer badly with corrosion. Also I would bear in mind the RADIATION CONTAMINATED motors since the tsunami.
Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
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Originally Posted by Johnnyghia
Plenty of snow in parts of Japan. So motors from those areas can suffer badly with corrosion. Also I would bear in mind the RADIATION CONTAMINATED motors since the tsunami.
I got an E34 touring from Japan before and not a bit of rust on it.
Regards,
Andy
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409187496973/sort/atcustom/model/5_series/keywords/M%20sport/page/2/usedcars/postcode/bt39jp/make/bmw/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/price-to/5000/transmission/automatic/radius/1500?logcode=p
Exactly what I'm looking for......almost. It's a little expensive . But a beaut, looks well looked after
RE: Importing E39 M Sport from the UK
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Originally Posted by Andy
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Originally Posted by Johnnyghia
Plenty of snow in parts of Japan. So motors from those areas can suffer badly with corrosion. Also I would bear in mind the RADIATION CONTAMINATED motors since the tsunami.
I got an E34 touring from Japan before and not a bit of rust on it.
Regards,
Andy
I hear you brought in 3 yolks from Japan myself with no rust either but I just saying that they have areas where the cars will be prone rust and radiation now.:wink:
