[F82CS]

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I know its not the forum for this but i really want an e60 M5

[Greer]

I'm curious why an E60 M5 versus an E39, F10, or the F90 M5?

[subterFUSE]

I had an E60 545i for 9 years. Loved that car but after 9 years I discovered that the insulation on the electrical wires was crumbling and flaking off. Turns out BMW used biodegradable materials in the car. That frightened me into trading it in for a new car, before I started having real issues.

[F82CS]

Originally Posted by Greer

I'm curious why an E60 M5 versus an E39, F10, or the F90 M5?

Mostly because of that v10 and looks so amazing

[samj2k]

Had an E60 M5 around 7 years ago. Absolutely fantastic, one of the best cars I've owned, it was meant to be my daily and an LP-560 as the weekend toy, but I actually preferred the E60 strangely and dare I say it, I found it more enjoyable than the F90, but I'm not sure if that would change if I drove it again now. The SMG is absolutely terrible unless you have it in the fastest setting, where you have to turn all traction control and DSC off, then it becomes a real animal. Did 14,500 miles in the car without a single issue, and I bought it with 37,000 miles on the clock, did 3 Nürburgring trips and multiple track days, I did have the extended BMW warranty for peace of mind. If you get one, put some StopTech pads on it, or even the full brake conversion kit, with better fluid, as the standard brakes are very bad.

[///WeissBisBlau]

Do your homework, OP. No doubt this is a badass ride, but it definitely had its problems.

[F82CS]

Originally Posted by samj2k

Had an E60 M5 around 7 years ago. Absolutely fantastic, one of the best cars I've owned, it was meant to be my daily and an LP-560 as the weekend toy, but I actually preferred the E60 strangely and dare I say it, I found it more enjoyable than the F90, but I'm not sure if that would change if I drove it again now. The SMG is absolutely terrible unless you have it in the fastest setting, where you have to turn all traction control and DSC off, then it becomes a real animal. Did 14,500 miles in the car without a single issue, and I bought it with 37,000 miles on the clock, did 3 Nürburgring trips and multiple track days, I did have the extended BMW warranty for peace of mind. If you get one, put some StopTech pads on it, or even the full brake conversion kit, with better fluid, as the standard brakes are very bad.

Wow man insane, im 20 i got an m4cs now, but i wouldve loved being my age in that era with e60 m5 the e92 etc you lived the dream man i would love to have one of those not as a DD but just to have it i know they hace alot of problems especially over the course of time but that would be insane if i get one in the future

[F82CS]

Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

Do your homework, OP. No doubt this is a badass ride, but it definitely had its problems.

Yea been doing some research I appreciate it

[Greer]

Here's a great video about the E60 M5:

[crypto]

I had an E60 535xi and was always envious when I saw that M5. It was a great looking car. It's one where the look of the M5 just really set it apart from the other models in the series.. and by looking quite a bit better.

[samj2k]

Originally Posted by F82CS

Wow man insane, im 20 i got an m4cs now, but i wouldve loved being my age in that era with e60 m5 the e92 etc you lived the dream man i would love to have one of those not as a DD but just to have it i know they hace alot of problems especially over the course of time but that would be insane if i get one in the future

The gearbox on them are extremely unreliable, and quite a bit can go wrong. They're not cheap to fix. They also use a lot of oil. I think I was going through a litre every 1000 miles which is about right for the E60, so keep an eye on that. It's the one car where I've taken out an extended warranty due to all the horror stories but never actually needed to use it. Mine was very well looked after before I bought it. Wish I'd kept it now. Sold it and bought a new Range Rover which broke all the time…

[AHall]

Originally Posted by F82CS

I know its not the forum for this but i really want an e60 M5

If you really want one, buy one. They are available for sale. Then you can experience the ownership of the E60 M5 firsthand.

[pcai]

Originally Posted by greer

i'm curious why an e60 m5 versus an e39, f10, or the f90 m5?

v10 v10 v10 v10 v10

[saveywil1]

I’ll see your E60… and raise you an E61. I want want badly..

[Demon Barber]

I want an E60 M5 or M6 stick shift that's had its rod bearings swapped and in mint condition. Do these exist?