M5 Details

1991 E34 M5
11/91 build date
Glanzswartz / Dove / Gray
Vin # WBSHD931MBK06174

Originally sold in 91 to a Dr. Clayborn & Danielle Shelton of Los Angeles. Delivered at Bob Smith BMW, Canoga Park, California. I know Clay Shelton and still talk to him a few times a year. It was his daily driver from 1991 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005 it only went out on special occasions since he replaced it with a new one.

In 3/06 my friends Quinn and Ryan Hogan ( Father & Son BMW nuts )Bought the M5 from Clay Shelton and had it shipped from LA to New Hampshire . They used it strictly on weekends as the mileage history will indicate. In 4/08 I bought out the Hogan's interest in the car since they never had time to enjoy the M5.
In 11/07 Ryan tapped a deer that was crossing a road. The damage was a good dent to the front of the hood and and a kink in the passenger side front fender. The repairs were easily fixed w/o having to replace the hood or the fender. The matching VIN sticker is still on the OEM hood and left fender. This is the only accident the car ever sustained. All the lines and crumple zones are un-breached which are tell-tale to how solid the car is.

The Hogan's are also BMWCCA members and spent a great deal of money maintaining the M5. They are a well off family and they don't cut corners as the service records indicate.

The M5 comes with a complete service history from day 1 to its last full tune-up which was performed 4/09. During this tune-up at John Dwyers shop in Old Saybrook, CT, a full valve adjustment was performed. Before and after tolerances were noted and recorded. IIRC, 4 shims were needed.
I had the settings done to .28 which was the M5Boards recommended setting.

Maintenance is all done. It needs nothing until the next oil change.

Its lived on Mobil 1 full synthetic since it was rebuilt. During break-in of the rebuild, Kendall Gt2050 w/ additive was used. This is a conventional hi grade oil. At 3500 miles, Mobil 1 was used.

The engine has approximately 128K on it since it was rebuilt. Its got extremely strong compression on all 6. Wet Leakdown is better than 10%.

The Getrag 5 speed is in outstanding condition. Shifts are crisp, smooth and no whining in any gear. Neutral to 1st goes in like butter as does Reverse.
The high performance clutch grabs as it should, pedal effort is solid and will last a very,very long time if not abused. Heck, it probably would still last a long time if abused.
The Guibo is fairly new as is the driveshaft ( re-man unit ). ..so the feel of input is instantaneous.

Cold starts are very smooth and quiet. No valve lash or ticking whatsoever.

The chassis itself has 284,320 miles on it. A true testament to the build quality of the E34 M5 and BMW. I can't think of any other maker that can produce a car that can endure this long other than Mercedes Benz.

Every suspension and drivetrain part has been replaced so the car drives and feels like a new M5. Smooth, no rattles, no clunks, nothing.
This car tracks like a race car due to the suspension and tires. It pulls like a high strung train.

Carfax is clean, I have the New York title in my possession.

I am selling it because of a 93 Porsche 993 . I tried to keep both, but I can't, so with the heaviest of hearts I have to say goodbye to this friend.

I am known as Sharkbite on Bimmerforums.com, M5Board.com and Mye28.com.
I've always been a good member on these boards. My threads can researched. This M5 is known by some of the Northeast BMW guys as a solid car. Thanks. Email on this site for any questions.
I can be reached by phone at 518 444 4949.

Mike Lardizabal
BMWCCA member # 416617