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E39 models, especially the M5, are doing well market wise. They are phenomenal driving cars for the money. This is especially true of the regular V8 540i models. $12k will get you a gorgeous well cared for model. 100k miles is not a problem if maintained. If you can't or don't work on them yourself though, you're paying the BMW tax. I do my own work. I can't afford $20k in maintenance, lol.
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00 BMW 540i/6: Suspension, wheels, and ACS bits.
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E39 models, especially the M5, are doing well market wise. They are phenomenal driving cars for the money. This is especially true of the regular V8 540i models. $12k will get you a gorgeous well cared for model. 100k miles is not a problem if maintained. If you can't or don't work on them yourself though, you're paying the BMW tax. I do my own work. I can't afford $20k in maintenance, lol.
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I'm seriously looking at some MANUAL e92 M3's Trey for this year ...
Will let you know
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A few of the professional photos just came in yesterday ...
 DSC_1026-2 by Steve Heck, on Flickr
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 DSC_0922-Edit-Edit by Steve Heck, on Flickr
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Couple more ...
 DSC_1186-Edit by Steve Heck, on Flickr
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This thing came out amazing. It’s even better in person!! Beautiful job buddy.
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This thing came out amazing. It’s even better in person!! Beautiful job buddy.
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Thanks Steve-O !!
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