THE E60 M5 V10 IS THE BEST BMW EVER MADE: HONEST!!

THE E60 M5 V10 IS THE BEST BMW EVER MADE: HONEST!!

We have owned this car since 2009 and it's been incredible. If you can, you need to own one of these.

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[obg]

I’ve had my e60 M5 for 10 years now and will never sell it, it’s
An absolute beast of a car and it still after 10 years puts a smile on my face

[Wakeupfreedom]

Thank you, 14yrs with my ‘08 and has been one of the most reliable performance cars I’ve owned. Most the issues with this car and reputation are from the BMW service interval of 15, 000 miles between oil service. This was when BMW paid for service under warranty including wear and tear items plus oil changes hence the long oil change intervals. You also had many that never followed correct warm up procedure. My ‘08 all fluids changed annually and with oil changed more frequently but no more than 3k miles. It is sad to see the abuse that many of these cars went through and then the complaints that followed after the abuse.

[Abe.dobashi]

I’ve owned a V10 M5 and two V10 M6s they are absolutely the best bmw ever built in my opinion. I currently own an F10 M5, and hands down the V10 is a better car by far!

[vannonveli]

You need to recalibrate sunroof by holding the button. You can release the sunroof button once it has done full sycle. My 330d touring does same from time to time(usually when its not used for a while). Greetings from Finland :)

[jeremiahex]

Brother,
I’m waiting for some more videos of your E60 M5! I was sitting on the sidelines on purchasing one. But You and M Tech Guy gave me the push I needed. After searching and searching, I Scored my 06 42k miles E60 M5 from original owner (75 year old gentleman ) car got the VIP treatment by him. He even gave me a 3 year service contract he got for it in 7/20/22. I took a 500+ mile long drive in it. Awesome!!!!

[rc]

Yeah I never open my sunroof for the same reason..mine is a 2006 with 215k miles and it still keeps my adrenaline pumping..crazy top end power..

[koolkat]

I have a 2008 6-Speed manual with only 108, 000 miles on the odometer. I've owned it since 2017. I only drive it during weekends or sometimes to the office. It's the best feeling driving a manual car with a V10. I have done the all of the preventative maintenance to make it "Reliable". I'll be starting soon with the upgrades. Great review and Take care mate.

[mazboost]

One of my all time fave cars. Love the e60, would do some questionable things for a V10. Almost 6 years daily driving the 530 only issue has been steering angle sensor, gave it a clean and she's sweet. Oh and I have the same clunk noise in the back and sunroof issue. Nothing major. If anything, the V10 seems like the most solid part. Amazing car!

[iGMERs]

A friend has a 2007 M5 S85 SMG with 360'000km or 230'000 miles and the first rodbearings - the car was always super well maintained.
We recently changed the rodbearings and mainbearings (they are mostly shot after 100k miles, too) and everything was like new.

Truly amazing how good these cars function, when used and maintained properly.
Proper usage: Only long distances, nothing under 50km/30mls.
Maintenance: 5w50 every 6-8tkm or 150h (10w60 only for track usage and or hot climates, in Germany 5w50 is perfect)

[vincentreedy]

Just bought one today, being delivered next week. 10 year dream fulfilled and I cannot wait for it to get here.

[jamest]

Your comments on ‘reliability issues’ is spot on…most comes down to poor servicing (cheap parts, incorrect oil spec, long schedules) but mostly just abuse… not allowing the engine and specifically the oil temp to get up to full operating temperature before driving hard and red lining is the main reason for rod bearing issues on most high reving cars (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Ferrari etc)

People think they can treat, beat and generally abuse high reving, high output engines like grandma’s 4 pot. Theres a cost to ownership most either don’t know or accept.

YouTube makes it worse as everyone think’s bouncing of the rev limit when cold at Cars & Coffee and doing long burn outs is the norm and correct way to own your car 🤦‍♂️

My E60 & F10 M5’s did massive mileage with out issue but I know how to be mechanically sympathetic and service correctly

[conv]

Have a 2005 e63 M6. Bought the car 12 months ago with rod bearings done. Have had no issues. SMG does take some getting used to but it’s part of the raw experience you get with these car. They need to be driven. Proper warm up essential. Still looks the bollocks in the car park even though it’s 16 years old. Love it.

[UMNRZ]

Completely agree! Absolutely love mine! Most people who bash on this car have never owned one they just jump on the bandwagon. If you warm the car up properly before thrashing it, change the oil between 7 to 10k you should be fine. Put aside maybe £3 to £4k for preventative maintenance on rod bearings, actuators and Vanos and you should have a joy owning it. Yes newer cars are faster but that's not the point. A tesla would munch most modern day supercars to 60mph that doesn't mean it's a better car. Nothing can match a V10. Great video 👏🏽

[mikedolan]

Thank you for making this video. It's what made me follow my dream to buy one and with maintenance it's been perfect in every way.

[boostabuse]

Totally agree, I love my E60 M5!! no major issues after 3 years of ownership.Stock with rear muffler delete is all that's needed.
I had the same issue with the diff when turning, it was serviced by BMW just before I bought it and diff oil had been changed, don't use the BMW oil.same problem after
I personally changed the diff oil. after some research I used Penrite Pro Gear 80w-140 that fixed it. 👍

[ericvann]

I own a 2010 I've had it for 3 years it is the single best car I've ever had You are absolutely right every time I get in the car I am thrilled to death on the handling and the speed And overall the sound that it produces I'll never sell this car Point in case guys if something breaks on the car fix it If you can't afford the car sell it Lol that is real M 5 E v

[crazyg]

They're a magnificent thing. I need one. Rod bearings? Seriously, for those of us who are reasonably handy, it's a weekend every 10+ years...
I still can't believe BMW brought out such a machine. Epic.
The people who are scared of BMW's are those who rely on dealer servicing and repair.

[groupb]

I’ve owned one now for nearly 4 years (late 2007 LCI update ), I’ve had the throttle actuators changed for upgraded ones including the circuit boards ( this a must because they will fail ), oil cooler and that’s about it, it’s been fantastic to own as a weekend toy and I cannot see myself selling the vehicle it’s just to much fun and the sound is sublime with the switchable exhaust which sounds like a Lamborghini, I’m at 90, 000 miles and have had the oil analysis checks every couple of years which have come back fine with no wear and tear atm, upgrades = carbon fibre air intakes from evolve and the switchable back box delete which is a must, it also has full BMW service history which is what I searched for when I was looking for one of these cars. This is a future classic for sure and prices are on the rise.
PS; remember always warm the engine and gearbox to temperature keeping the revs below 3k in the process this is the secret to longevity of this glorious engine and this is why a lot of these cars have failed regarding the rod bearings. 👍🇬🇧😎
An update on my car, I’ve had the injectors changed recently ( just in case they stay open causing the engine to hydro-lock ) this is another preventative maintenance step which does happen to lots of different makes of car, this happened to guy I know who unfortunately had an M6 V10 which hydro-locked his engine with an estimated bill of 8 to 10k rebuild costs so its a no brainer to spend only £385 on Bosch parts for the job then £240 labour charge to fit 😎👍

[jquest]

I have a 2006 with about 80K miles on it now. Love this car. Tell me more about the diff. making a clunking sound. I have heard that noise but only while turning at slow speeds. Help.

[abovemadness]

I’m so scared to get one, on the used market, but I want one so bad, that v10 is to die for honestly one of the best sounding cars ever. Hopefully I can get lucky and find one in good condition.