Considering my options which are to have the engine finished after taking it apart to repair oil leaks, rebuild vanos assemblies, new bottom end bearings. Oil leaks and vanos's were the main issues but wanted to replace the bearings at the same time since milage was just below 100K. The other issue to address which has me asking for $13K instead of over $20K is the previous owner did a substandard paint job after an accident which damage the driver side of the car. The engine is torn down to the heads, so it'll need to be towed if you're going to buy the car. Not interested in dropping my price since I know the value of an E39 series M5 with under 100K miles. Perhaps a BMW mechanic will step and buy this car before its gone. Car is currently in Non-op status, with clean title of which I have in hand.