Should I buy an E60 M5? - Page 2

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 10-30-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

'Yes sir, we have completed the installation of your exhaust system. Our best tech is out test driving the car right now to ensure that there are no rattles....what sound?.......I assure you, nobody is doing donuts in your car in our driveway.......are you calling from a cell phone?......'

lol you are breaking up.. click

SunnyD · 10-30-2012, 03:39 PM

I had one before I got the 135. If you're ok with getting about 170 miles on a tank and having the car drink a liter of oil every 2-3k miles, then it's a really fun car. It pulls like a freight train at higher speeds. I'd be sure to either get an extended or third party warranty and make sure it covers the SMG (including the clutch). If the SMG goes kaput, you're looking at a minimum of $5k in repairs.

RockChalkKU · 10-30-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

'Yes sir, we have completed the installation of your exhaust system. Our best tech is out test driving the car right now to ensure that there are no rattles....what sound?.......I assure you, nobody is doing donuts in your car in our driveway.......are you calling from a cell phone?......'

hahahahhahahaaha.

nevin · 10-30-2012, 08:50 PM

I went from M3 to the E60 M5...Once you put it in sport mode the thing was so awesome. However, unless you hit the ol M button on the wheel, the transmission sucked at all times! I hated driving this thing around town. Plus it was to big for me. I wasn't to concerned with the 10 MPG i was getting until I had to stop at the station to fill up every other day. I also had to buy a new clutch not to long after purchasing it from the previous owner screwing me. That cost me $5k, extended warranty didn't cover any of the clutch. Did i mention i hated the transmission!

Im back into an M3 after taking a $10k loss in less then 6 months! I would have been willing to take a 20k loss to get that shit out of my driveway. Stick with your gut like i should have...E39 M5!

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 10-30-2012, 09:19 PM

Find a 6mt and live worry free... Good luck finding one

RockChalkKU · 10-30-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nevin

I went from M3 to the E60 M5...Once you put it in sport mode the thing was so awesome. However, unless you hit the ol M button on the wheel, the transmission sucked at all times! I hated driving this thing around town. Plus it was to big for me. I wasn't to concerned with the 10 MPG i was getting until I had to stop at the station to fill up every other day. I also had to buy a new clutch not to long after purchasing it from the previous owner screwing me. That cost me $5k, extended warranty didn't cover any of the clutch. Did i mention i hated the transmission!

Im back into an M3 after taking a $10k loss in less then 6 months! I would have been willing to take a 20k loss to get that shit out of my driveway. Stick with your gut like i should have...E39 M5!

I was actually looking at an E39 M5. The only thing about those are again the clutches are bad and so is the VANOS. People say if youre willing to live with a ticking noise in your engine from the VANOS then go ahead. If I had that power and that good looking of a car I'd give a shit less if the VANOS had a little tick.

MisterSkiMask · 10-31-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nevin

I went from M3 to the E60 M5...Once you put it in sport mode the thing was so awesome. However, unless you hit the ol M button on the wheel, the transmission sucked at all times! I hated driving this thing around town. Plus it was to big for me. I wasn't to concerned with the 10 MPG i was getting until I had to stop at the station to fill up every other day. I also had to buy a new clutch not to long after purchasing it from the previous owner screwing me. That cost me $5k, extended warranty didn't cover any of the clutch. Did i mention i hated the transmission!

Im back into an M3 after taking a $10k loss in less then 6 months! I would have been willing to take a 20k loss to get that shit out of my driveway. Stick with your gut like i should have...E39 M5!

My fears were your reality. Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I (will say again, and can not say enough) was annoyed by the trans too. My overall experience was positive, but I just didn't trust it.

I remember thinking, 'nobody buys this car after a traditional test drive' because at low speed it is just not good or fitting a car of its price.

romo10 · 11-04-2012, 11:24 PM

thank Goddd for powertrain warranty 50k

Kawika · 12-11-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Yes !

I could watch this video over and over. This thing is sick and sounds ridiculous in a good way. Not to mention the driver is pretty decent too

. If I had money to blow I would get this beast and this exhaust. Good work guys.

shihwei · 12-12-2012, 05:32 AM

I'd think it is definitely a go from e92 to E60 (especially an M) if financial situation allows; however, why a '06 or '07 model? The e60 m5 chassis is designed for smg transmission but models from these two years tend to have hydraulic pump and actuator problems. Manual did come out in 08, but the car just wasn't designed for this tranny, so I'd recommend going with an 08 if you can, and if you're lucky, you can find one that is still under extended warranty

iczz · 12-12-2012, 11:05 PM

Do it if you have the chance

matt1034 · 12-15-2012, 12:45 PM

I went from an E39 540 to an E60 M5 a few years back. It was long awaited for and nothing short of my dream car. However, it's a maintenance nightmare. Lot's of SMG issues, none of which are cheap. I dumped it after less than a year. I would buy another but never as a daily driver. The car is simply amazing all around at full throttle. At that moment the SMG Tranny makes sense but putting around it sucks.

Hope this helps.

centexE9x · 12-16-2012, 02:44 AM

Yay my first post. Honestly, there is a lot of truth above. The smg is the biggest issue I see with them. It's never a small repair either. The diagnostic on them SUCKS, even the factory is limited in properly diagnosing them. The internal engine oil feed to the vanos can be an issue on them too. As far as mechanical failures mostly just alternators causing voltage issues. Also the occasions bad cat, and bad throttle motor.

I couldn't/wouldn't try to afford one.

Munit · 12-16-2012, 12:20 PM

E90 M3 may be a good compromise. The same engine dynamics as the V10, only a bit less of the F1 sound, but still sounds 9/10's as well. Has 4 doors and is as fast or faster than the m5 in anything but a 70mph--- drag.

MisterSkiMask · 12-16-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Munit

E90 M3 may be a good compromise. The same engine dynamics as the V10, only a bit less of the F1 sound, but still sounds 9/10's as well. Has 4 doors and is as fast or faster than the m5 in anything but a 70mph--- drag.

and you have a much better transmission.

e92ben · 12-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Do it!!! I did and have been happier and happier everytime I drive it to work lol. But I kept my e92 as well

E90_boostjunky · 12-19-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Do it!!! I did and have been happier and happier everytime I drive it to work lol. But I kept my e92 as well

i plan on keeping me E90 and getting a E60 M5 too

my brother just sold his, boy do i miss it. oh and nice flag outside your house lol.
To OP: go for it!

RockChalkKU · 12-23-2012, 01:02 PM

Thank you for all the input. I pulled the trigger on an 07 M5. As everyone advised against, I didn't get the SMG. I found myself a MT for a great price. Sorry to be leaving my 335 but the M5 is insane!!

klipseracer · 12-23-2012, 01:39 PM

pics

Alpine F31 · 12-23-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by klipseracer

pics

+1

UR not fast 'till 600 · 12-27-2012, 08:42 PM

I don't know, just guessin, but maybe the video is kinda the reason for the crappy fuel economy, hi oil consumption on eating tires . . .

Nah, must be some other reason.

Dackelone · 12-30-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnsKMoore

I don't know, just guessin, but maybe the video is kinda the reason for the crappy fuel economy, hi oil consumption on eating tires . . .

Nah, must be some other reason.

^^

10-30-2012, 03:39 PM	#24
SunnyD Lieutenant Drives: 09 135 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Playa Vista, CA Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	I had one before I got the 135. If you're ok with getting about 170 miles on a tank and having the car drink a liter of oil every 2-3k miles, then it's a really fun car. It pulls like a freight train at higher speeds. I'd be sure to either get an extended or third party warranty and make sure it covers the SMG (including the clutch). If the SMG goes kaput, you're looking at a minimum of $5k in repairs. __________________ 2009 AW/Blk 135 6MT - [JB4] [BMS DCI] 339whp 363wtq 2006 ///M5 - Gone 2007 ///M Coupe - Gone

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10-30-2012, 08:50 PM	#26
nevin Private First Class Drives: AA Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DELAWARE Posts: 188 iTrader: (3)	I went from M3 to the E60 M5...Once you put it in sport mode the thing was so awesome. However, unless you hit the ol M button on the wheel, the transmission sucked at all times! I hated driving this thing around town. Plus it was to big for me. I wasn't to concerned with the 10 MPG i was getting until I had to stop at the station to fill up every other day. I also had to buy a new clutch not to long after purchasing it from the previous owner screwing me. That cost me $5k, extended warranty didn't cover any of the clutch. Did i mention i hated the transmission! Im back into an M3 after taking a $10k loss in less then 6 months! I would have been willing to take a 20k loss to get that shit out of my driveway. Stick with your gut like i should have...E39 M5!

11-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#30
romo10 New Member Drives: bmw 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	thank Goddd for powertrain warranty 50k

12-12-2012, 05:32 AM	#32
shihwei Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	I'd think it is definitely a go from e92 to E60 (especially an M) if financial situation allows; however, why a '06 or '07 model? The e60 m5 chassis is designed for smg transmission but models from these two years tend to have hydraulic pump and actuator problems. Manual did come out in 08, but the car just wasn't designed for this tranny, so I'd recommend going with an 08 if you can, and if you're lucky, you can find one that is still under extended warranty

12-12-2012, 11:05 PM	#33
iczz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,752 iTrader: (23)	Do it if you have the chance

12-15-2012, 12:45 PM	#34
matt1034 Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i, E92 M3, F10 528i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gaffney, SC Posts: 210 iTrader: (5)	I went from an E39 540 to an E60 M5 a few years back. It was long awaited for and nothing short of my dream car. However, it's a maintenance nightmare. Lot's of SMG issues, none of which are cheap. I dumped it after less than a year. I would buy another but never as a daily driver. The car is simply amazing all around at full throttle. At that moment the SMG Tranny makes sense but putting around it sucks. Hope this helps.

12-16-2012, 02:44 AM	#35
centexE9x Private Drives: e9x coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: austin Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	Yay my first post. Honestly, there is a lot of truth above. The smg is the biggest issue I see with them. It's never a small repair either. The diagnostic on them SUCKS, even the factory is limited in properly diagnosing them. The internal engine oil feed to the vanos can be an issue on them too. As far as mechanical failures mostly just alternators causing voltage issues. Also the occasions bad cat, and bad throttle motor. I couldn't/wouldn't try to afford one.

12-16-2012, 12:20 PM	#36
Munit Banned Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CA Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	E90 M3 may be a good compromise. The same engine dynamics as the V10, only a bit less of the F1 sound, but still sounds 9/10's as well. Has 4 doors and is as fast or faster than the m5 in anything but a 70mph--- drag.

12-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#40
RockChalkKU Major League Airpower. STRIKE EAGLE Drives: 2007 BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC Posts: 74 iTrader: (1)	Thank you for all the input. I pulled the trigger on an 07 M5. As everyone advised against, I didn't get the SMG. I found myself a MT for a great price. Sorry to be leaving my 335 but the M5 is insane!!

12-27-2012, 08:42 PM	#43
UR not fast 'till 600 New Member Drives: '09 M3 Coupe, K1200RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hiding in the clouds Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	I don't know, just guessin, but maybe the video is kinda the reason for the crappy fuel economy, hi oil consumption on eating tires . . . Nah, must be some other reason.