Importing E39 M Sport from the UK

[Billy Greenbush]

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

[RossYB]

Pistonheads and eBay motors are also worth a luck.

[Peter-E36]

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!

[Gar]

Try bmw5.co.uk

[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.

[Billy Greenbush]

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

[Steve320]

japan, prices are rising so check carefully as a ek civic type r (grade 3.5) are hitting €10k at the moment

[E46Padge]

http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car_smart/japan%20car/bmw/5+series/14822057/

[Andy]

Japan Cars Ireland on facetube


Regards,

Andy

[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.