As I edge closer to collecting the car I’ve started a discussion thread on matters here. Due to some kind people reading that, I’ve received some offers to help me on my way.

First of all my friend James O’Sullivan has offered to swap the lights for the facelift efforts on his now knackered E39. They should fit – I’m not counting chickens before they’re hatched, but here’s hoping.

Adam Tier has recommended a place to get the dot matrix display looked at for reasonable money.

Olly Bloxham has a couple of known good MAFs knocking around should mine give incorrect readings.

I also found a very interesting thread on m5board.com about high mileage E39 M5s.

Can’t wait to get the car now and get cracking!