I am looking to trade for an E39 M5 as the time has come where I could probably use the extra doors. I would prefer an 2001+ but I am open to hear all options. I can do cash for a trade up or down.

The car is also for sale. My asking price is $16500.

Since you are on this forum you probably know exactly what you are looking at. Only 1600 of these cars were made with the S54 for the 2001 - 2002 model years. The car is 315 hp and a ton of fun with the top down!

I purchased this car with 68k miles and have taken it on several roadtrips (~5 of 12 hours each). About 80% of the miles I have put on the car are highway. Never let me down and it has always been a blast. The Artic silver on Imola red leather is a stunning and classic color combination. The car has all of the options of which I am aware that were available for the M roadster in '01. The stereo has also been upgraded with better speakers and a mediabridge (bluetooth).

When I got the car, it was in OK shape but not up to my standards. $6000 invested later and I can say this car is honestly getting close to showroom fresh. The car has been inspected and worked on by the BMW experts at Harrison Motorsports outside Atlanta. They also installed the subframe reinforcement kit over a period of two weeks. Mechanically, the car is a 10/10. the exterior is a conservative 7/10 (probably more like an 8, typical rock chips have been touched up), interior is an 8/10

I have the maintenance receipts from myself and the previous owner, totaling $9000 over two years. Tires are Bridgestone Potenzas and look like new. This car is completely mechanically sound and needs nothing but oil changes for the foreseeable future! Washed and waxed twice a month. Comes with a custom car cover and the original soft top cover.

(have receipts for most in my folder)

61k

Tires
Wheels refinished shadow grey

62k

Spark plugs
Fuel filter
Fuel pump sender
Differential oil
Drive belt change
Fuel pump
Fix lock cylinder
Front tie rods
Rear tie rods
Universal joints
Underfloor cover
Rear engine cover
Guibo

63k

Yaw sensor
Rear marker bulb
Replace rear window

69k

Oil change 10w60
New alternator
Subframe kit installed
Rear diff cover
Rear diff bushings
Diff speed sensor

72k

Front rotors
Front pads
Cigarette lighter socket replaced
3rd brake light seal replaced
Rear antenna seal replaced
Interior bulbs replaced
Transmission tunnel netting reinstalled

74k

Oil change 10w60
Oil temperature/level sensor replaced

75k

Climate control bulb replaced
Seatbelt guide (passenger) replaced

Current issues:

Driver seatbelt guide (have part, may install before it sells)

Crack in windshield (lower right corner, will not spread. I was advised not to bother replacing by the glass shop)

Large paint chip on the front air dam from bucket falling off a trunk on the highway (this happened last week, I am will to discuss a repair or credit)

Future needs:

Rear brakes, pads and rotors

I am open to test drives and PPI's, and would expect anyone wanting to trade to do the same

I am willing to drive up to ~500 miles to deliver the car.
I am willing to ship the car

Any title exchange MUST happen in person.

That's it! Feel free to contact me with any questions or to see the car.