LG53 UMT History

tex · 23-09-2009, 08:36 PM

Hi, does anyone know LG53 UMT? I'm potentially going to have a nose around this car at the weekend to see if it's worth buying and wondered if anyone knew the car and had any history / thoughts on it?? Ta.

Oxford English · 23-09-2009, 08:54 PM

Yes, its sat in my garage. Fantastic car and I'll be extremely sad to see her go

What do you want to know?

s.mac · 23-09-2009, 09:17 PM

LOL I don't think tex was expecting the current owner to answer

tex · 23-09-2009, 10:16 PM

Cool! That is quite funny!

Is there any reason I shouldn't buy her when you bring her in to the dealer on Friday?? Any thing I should know, any good negotiation points? I believe you owned it for 4 years ish, did you have any problems?

Basically you know what I am getting at... any reasons I shouldn't buy?

I was told you are swapping for an M5... nice!

Nords · 23-09-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.mac

LOL I don't think tex was expecting the current owner to answer

Should expect it on here really!

E46ACS · 24-09-2009, 01:06 PM

If I am reading this right, Oxford English is p/x his CSL at a Stealer for an M5, and Tex is thinking of buying said CSL from the Stealer......

Now the Stealer is going to be making a profit on the re-sale of the CSL, would there be any benefit for Tex & Oxford English to deal direct? Or is it too late?

Tex pays less than the Stealer is asking, & Oxford English gets more than the p/x value? A win/win (except for the Stealer

).

jibm · 24-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46ACS

If I am reading this right, Oxford English is p/x his CSL at a Stealer for an M5, and Tex is thinking of buying said CSL from the Stealer......

Now the Stealer is going to be making a profit on the re-sale of the CSL, would there be any benefit for Tex & Oxford English to deal direct? Or is it too late?

Tex pays less than the Stealer is asking, & Oxford English gets more than the p/x value? A win/win (except for the Stealer

).

yup theres £4k in there somewhere i recon if not more

tex · 24-09-2009, 08:30 PM

Yes but tex is also getting a good deal on his p/x so the gap narrows... and I can't be bothered to sell mine privately...

jibm · 24-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tex

Yes but tex is also getting a good deal on his p/x so the gap narrows... and I can't be bothered to sell mine privately...

maybe but 4k buys a few sets of CUP's

Oxford English · 24-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Sorry for the delay in replying, for some reason I'm unable to login from work...

It sounds like you’ve already got a bit of info on the car, I’ve owned it for two and half years and it’s been pretty much my daily driver to and from the five miles to work for most of that period. As you know it’s in the best (and fastest colour, ask Shimmy) I’m the third owner, it’s got full CSL options, Xenons, PDC, air con, stereo plus the commemorative plaque and special alcantara / leather document pouch. It also has the bonus of an official BMW iPod connection in the glove box.

In my opinion the condition of the car, especially the interior, is very good considering age, mileage and the fact it’s used daily, there’s just a small nick in the foam trim to the underside of the driver’s door, the sill plates are as new and I’ve used the rear seats maybe half a dozen time since buying her. The front does have some stone chips, but so does the M5 I’m swapping it for - personally it wouldn’t worry me, one of the front wheels is kerbed too, it should be repairable though. The first owner added tints to the side and rear window along with M Power stickers on the rear quarters. There is also a Milltek exhaust and centre pipe on the car, this was fitted by the first owner and supposedly has the benefit of an extra 10-12 bhp, I’ve not had the car dyno’d so can’t confirm either way but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the performance, especially on track.

Mechanically it’s been excellent, one thing to keep on top of is the geo setup and tracking as it transforms the car, as does using MTrack mode, I rarely drive it without it switched on, the sooner you get used to it the better in my opinion, the default traction control is far too nannying under dry / normal conditions. I have used it on track as did the previous owners, don’t let that put you off, its where the car belongs and frankly if you’re not going to track it you need your head testing, there is absolutely nothing else for the money (or double) that compares.
At the moment, the car requires an Inspection II (due in 100 miles, lucky for me) rear pads and possibly the handbrake tightening up, there are no other mechanical issues I’m aware of.

I think it’ll make a great car for someone who’ll do maybe 5-6k miles per year like I have, it’s got nearly new P Zero Nero’s all round that haven’t been tracked and are about a thousand miles old, as part of the AUC deal it’ll have the Inspection II done and the pads sorted at the very least. In fairness to Sytner, they’ve given me an excellent trade in, moved quite a lot on the price of the M5, sorted a competitive finance deal for me and delivered excellent customer service, including bring the M5 up to my house for a local test drive. I don’t have any idea what price they’ll retail it back out of, but just bear in mind that it’s going to cost them a fair chunk of cash to perform the Inspection II, prepare and warranty the car.

In short this is probably been the best drivers car that I’ll ever own, and even now before I’ve parted company with it I pretty much know that once I’ve got the V10 bug out of my system I will have another in the future. I’m honestly gutted to be losing her but I’ve simply not been using her often enough as god intended and even now I still can’t believe that I’m actually going through with the deal, I only called in at the weekend for a quick look!

One word of warning, if you view it tomorrow please don’t be put off by the grubby exterior, I have arthritis and haven’t been able to clean it for the last couple of weeks - I won’t let anyone else touch her.

Rob

PS, the first owner traded her in for a V10 M5, the second for a V10 M6, can you see where this is leading J ....

23-09-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
tex S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 45 Casino cash: $1401	LG53 UMT History Hi, does anyone know LG53 UMT? I'm potentially going to have a nose around this car at the weekend to see if it's worth buying and wondered if anyone knew the car and had any history / thoughts on it?? Ta.

24-09-2009, 01:06 PM	#6
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	If I am reading this right, Oxford English is p/x his CSL at a Stealer for an M5, and Tex is thinking of buying said CSL from the Stealer...... Now the Stealer is going to be making a profit on the re-sale of the CSL, would there be any benefit for Tex & Oxford English to deal direct? Or is it too late? Tex pays less than the Stealer is asking, & Oxford English gets more than the p/x value? A win/win (except for the Stealer). __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

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23-09-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
Oxford English Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambourne Posts: 18 Casino cash: $305	Yes, its sat in my garage. Fantastic car and I'll be extremely sad to see her go What do you want to know?

23-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	LOL I don't think tex was expecting the current owner to answer

23-09-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
tex S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 45 Casino cash: $1401	Cool! That is quite funny! Is there any reason I shouldn't buy her when you bring her in to the dealer on Friday?? Any thing I should know, any good negotiation points? I believe you owned it for 4 years ish, did you have any problems? Basically you know what I am getting at... any reasons I shouldn't buy? I was told you are swapping for an M5... nice!

24-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
tex S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 45 Casino cash: $1401	Yes but tex is also getting a good deal on his p/x so the gap narrows... and I can't be bothered to sell mine privately...

24-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
Oxford English Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambourne Posts: 18 Casino cash: $305	Sorry for the delay in replying, for some reason I'm unable to login from work... It sounds like you’ve already got a bit of info on the car, I’ve owned it for two and half years and it’s been pretty much my daily driver to and from the five miles to work for most of that period. As you know it’s in the best (and fastest colour, ask Shimmy) I’m the third owner, it’s got full CSL options, Xenons, PDC, air con, stereo plus the commemorative plaque and special alcantara / leather document pouch. It also has the bonus of an official BMW iPod connection in the glove box. In my opinion the condition of the car, especially the interior, is very good considering age, mileage and the fact it’s used daily, there’s just a small nick in the foam trim to the underside of the driver’s door, the sill plates are as new and I’ve used the rear seats maybe half a dozen time since buying her. The front does have some stone chips, but so does the M5 I’m swapping it for - personally it wouldn’t worry me, one of the front wheels is kerbed too, it should be repairable though. The first owner added tints to the side and rear window along with M Power stickers on the rear quarters. There is also a Milltek exhaust and centre pipe on the car, this was fitted by the first owner and supposedly has the benefit of an extra 10-12 bhp, I’ve not had the car dyno’d so can’t confirm either way but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the performance, especially on track. Mechanically it’s been excellent, one thing to keep on top of is the geo setup and tracking as it transforms the car, as does using MTrack mode, I rarely drive it without it switched on, the sooner you get used to it the better in my opinion, the default traction control is far too nannying under dry / normal conditions. I have used it on track as did the previous owners, don’t let that put you off, its where the car belongs and frankly if you’re not going to track it you need your head testing, there is absolutely nothing else for the money (or double) that compares. At the moment, the car requires an Inspection II (due in 100 miles, lucky for me) rear pads and possibly the handbrake tightening up, there are no other mechanical issues I’m aware of. I think it’ll make a great car for someone who’ll do maybe 5-6k miles per year like I have, it’s got nearly new P Zero Nero’s all round that haven’t been tracked and are about a thousand miles old, as part of the AUC deal it’ll have the Inspection II done and the pads sorted at the very least. In fairness to Sytner, they’ve given me an excellent trade in, moved quite a lot on the price of the M5, sorted a competitive finance deal for me and delivered excellent customer service, including bring the M5 up to my house for a local test drive. I don’t have any idea what price they’ll retail it back out of, but just bear in mind that it’s going to cost them a fair chunk of cash to perform the Inspection II, prepare and warranty the car. In short this is probably been the best drivers car that I’ll ever own, and even now before I’ve parted company with it I pretty much know that once I’ve got the V10 bug out of my system I will have another in the future. I’m honestly gutted to be losing her but I’ve simply not been using her often enough as god intended and even now I still can’t believe that I’m actually going through with the deal, I only called in at the weekend for a quick look! One word of warning, if you view it tomorrow please don’t be put off by the grubby exterior, I have arthritis and haven’t been able to clean it for the last couple of weeks - I won’t let anyone else touch her. Rob PS, the first owner traded her in for a V10 M5, the second for a V10 M6, can you see where this is leading J ....