It gives me great pleasure to reveal 144B: A 2000 BMW E39 M5. That is correct; 144B is the twin of 144A with only one slight difference, an entirely black interior instead of the black and gray interior found on the original 144A.
Many of you have commented it would be impossible to find a better car to replace the E39 M5. Team Polizei agreed; that is why instead of replacing it, we just got an identical car. For the past two months, Ai Design has taken 144B and modified it to be an exact replica of 144A. The only difference between the two cars is that 144B has a few technology and equipment modifications; all of which will be discussed in depth within the coming week.
The car is in perfect condition with roughly 30,000 miles. That was as of 11:00pm EST tonight. For the next few days, the car is being "broken in". For security reasons, I cannot disclose what this "break-In" drive consists of, nor can I disclose what the car’s exact journey will be. All I can say is that David Maher and Alex Roy are both back behind the wheel and they are heading west. As of 11:30pm EST, they were in western New Jersey. The journey will take them approximately three days and they will end up on the west coast.
It is important to remember that this is NOT a “record” breaking drive. Alex and Maher will be stopping along the route. This is merely a transport and test drive.
Congrats Alex, not in a million years did i figure that one out i mean who would have thought taking an identical car! I seriously was thinking of a newer M5… Have fun with the new toy!
Best, Jay
I SHOULD’VE KNOWN!!!…WAS IT THE ONE WE SAW ON CNN W/ THE BIGGER NAV…FREAKING AWESOME CAN’T WAIT TO SEE PICS…{TEAM POLIZEI WILL SOON BE “POLIZEI SQUADRON”}
…”WHOM EVER LIVES IN CALIFORNIA NEAR THE SANTA MONICA PIER GET YOUR ASS OVER THERE AND LET US KNOW IS YOU SEE A BLUE 00′ M5 W/ ALL BLACK INTERIOR {NOT THE ONE WITH SILVERSTONE INSERTS} ARRIVE IN THE NEXT 28-30HOURS…LOL J/K…NO SERIOUSLY SOMEONE GET A CAMERA GOING AND GET TO THE PIER”
sorry Alex i couldn’t resist…you know, from now on every time you say your driving somewhere…everyones going to yell “record attempt”
WOW!!! if I may…VERY impressive.
Yep, congratulations Alex. As you’ve said many times before it’s the best car for your needs so if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Enjoy it
Great idea, very very cool.
Never did I think the 144B would be a e39. It does make sense though, you did say you would never get rid of it.
Oh I never thought that the 144B would be an E39!!!
I thought a car with a diesel engine would suit better because of less tankstops!
thats crazy
enjoy your test ride.
Another E39?! Save some for the rest of us!
Brilliant!! I like how much thought and attention goes into choosing Team Polizei’s cars, rather than mindlessly spending lots of money on one. Alex Roy and Team Polizei are rallying legends, which no amount of money can buy.
Secretly, I thought that would be the best idea
Have fun with it Alex ..
Haha. That is good to hear Mr. Roy. I hope you and Mr. Maher have a great time driving the 144B.
Another beautiful M5, great selection! I’ve been waiting weeks for this announcement.
Good choice, if the e39 M5 is the best car, you might as well get an other one!
With Maher behind the wheel, this will be a little more than a leisurely ” Test Drive ”
They are planning to beat their own record.
Maybe not on this run but………
A future attempt will be made.
There is no doubt in my mind.
Sorry JF, but it’s quite obvious.
AN OLD VIKING SAYING :
Luck will often save a man….. if his courage hold.
To Alex and David - Be careful, and keep your courage high.
Oh man… I never thought it would be the same. Congrats… Btw I’m behind you right now Alex Roy I see you. JK
LOL going back to Sept 06 when chatting about future cars, 6 series not a cruiser, new 5 series no dash space for the toys…..makes sense.
Take care, Whitey
wow did’nt see that one comeing.
what are you doing with 144a? hope you dont sell/get rid of it just for the history.
what was wrong with the old one?
that will be cool to see a pic of the polizei cars together