Hey Devo,
I love the 540i, but..... $4000 for the Tranny with a CCA discount. You can't even rebuild the Tranny because Getrag doesn't manufacter the parts. Buying a used Tranny with shipping is $2400 and you don't have a history of the tranny. The question is what year M5 to search for next year, maybe a 2002 or 2003. It could be a pipe dream. Anyway. When you are back in town, we will hard wire the V1 and the hidden display. I'll bring the beer

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Talk to you soon.
Paul