keep up the videos, gratz on the milage. I also bought my M5 at 90k, same year same color as yours. I am going strong at 120k. Done all the preventative you can name. 100% worth it
I've gotta do a similar update for my M5. I'll hit 100k miles on our next road trip...heading down to Georgia. Will you be in town and available around Christmas?@@AlexGray
I rarely hear of issues on these later year cars. Mine is a 2008. The horror stories I usually hear about are on the pre LCI 06/07 cars. Enjoy the top down V10 noises!
Thanks so much, @@AlexGray. I've replaced both banks of throttle actuators, battery, and alternator so-far. Otherwise just routine maintenance stuff. Was just at our local M geniuses for a suspected parasitic draw, but it turns out we just got a bad battery. Swapped it out and so-far, so-good. :)
Looking to get one of these M6 or M5. Seems like if you keep up with preventative maintenance the car will love you back. The forums I’ve read on these cars are horrendous. But this video is gold
The forums are a scary place. I think the biggest thing is buying one from a private seller so that you can get a feel for how the owner treated the car and know about its history and maintenance, and knowing what needs to be done next. Making sure the owner was aware of properly warming up the car is huge. Some of these cars that come through dealers and barely have any service records on carfax are just risky because you’re really left in the dark on the history of the car.
Hi from Perth WA. Well I need your help mate, again!. I have owned a e92 M3 ess 625 man. 1 e90 M3 FBO dct , the usual stuff. 1 e 92 M3 FBO the usual stuff dct. 1 Audi rs4 B7 MTM supercharged ( see my review on Ross Reviews) 1 Lexus ISF FBO ( see the review on Ross Reviews, the blue one) finally ML 63 2007 NA tuned, very fast. NO M5 e60 yet 😢, so scared and worrying it will feel old. I would modify it, test pipes and tune, etc. Mate, should I get one? Will it feel faster and more special than the above once tuned and exhaust is done. I am aware of the SMG short coming but that’s taken in consideration. Prices are slowly creeping up here. Honestly I am Tempted to ISF again , such a great unique car. Anyway, sorry for the essay 😬just can’t decide. Cheers
Hey man, looks like you are pretty familiar with high revving cars with lower low end torque so I think you would enjoy the V10. It’s a thrilling engine if you like to rev it out, very similar to the V8 in the m3 but noticeably more low end torque and a more special sound. Stock for stock the M5 felt quicker off the line due to having more torque than the m3. But the M5 is a lot heavier, so it depends if you want to sacrifice that weight for the v10 sound. They are beasts with full bolt ons but probably still wouldn’t compare to the supercharged e92 you had.
@@AlexGray Alex, thanks so much for the reply mate. That’s great advice, I will try find a good e60 , with some infinity design bolt ons , and Sal’s tune, maybe even a lower ratio diff. Will be awesome. Cheers
@@dspada67Oh also I would 100% test drive one before you start looking too hard, you may hate the SMG since you’re coming from a DCT I assume. The DCT is such a good trans in the E9x and makes the smg feel extremely ancient. I don’t mind the smg but some people can’t stand it.
@@AlexGray thx man, I have only driven a couple some time ago. I think Iam ok with it. This itch needs to be scratched. These days I live in the country on a farm with hills , flats and winding roads. The ml 63 is not cutting it for me. I have also considered a rs5 or 4 b8 or s 5 😱
Congrats on the purchase! Failure rate is extremely rare, I don’t think I’ve ever actually heard of one failing on the E60, but over time I guess they can leak. I did see a failure post once on a E92 M3 and I’ve seen several on the F10 M5, they’ll stick open and hydrolock the engine. I occasionally use injector cleaner in the fuel. I try to do it once or twice a year. Whether or not it actually helps I’m not sure but it can’t hurt. Also I did recently see a post of someone successfully using S65 injectors on their S85 but had to run a tune for the different voltage/fuel delta percentage, etc
The previous owner had the clutch and smg hydraulic unit replaced at 80k. It’s still on that same clutch but I wrecked the car a few years ago and immediately had smg issues after that so I replaced the hydraulic unit and it has been great since. Other maintenance includes doing the bearings preventatively, all 10 ignition coils, the diff input shaft seal, and the brake pads/rotors. The rest has been regular fluid/filter/spark plug changes.
Totally understand that, my recommendations is to get one from an individual (not a dealer) so that you can ask about its history and what’s been done. Also recommend getting an LCI model and just having a spare couple grand set aside specifically for the car just in case. But there are many people who have had a great ownership experience with these.
Not too well, the center armrest had to be touched up by one of those leather repair people a few years ago which barely lasted a few months. Needs to be reupholstered to do it right. The armrest on the door is starting to look a little rough. The seat was looking great until recently I used chemical guys leather cleaner which opened up all the microscopic cracks and creases and now made them very noticeable.
Congrats on almost 100k. I should’ve mentioned the previous owner did replace the clutch (and hydraulic unit) at 80k. Still grabs well and no signs of slipping.
@@AlexGray I'm going to be at a crossroad once my clutch goes out. At that point I'll have a decision to make convert to manual or replace clutch which is not cheap.
@@awdgsx415I’m in the exact same boat, the manual conversion kit from FCP is now $1400 (used to be $1100) and finding a manual trans is now damn near impossible and people are asking like $2200. They used to be around $1000. And obviously labor will be the killer, so it’s a tough choice.
140,000!!! That is very promising to hear since I have been on the hunt for an M5/M6!!! Looking forward to all the new content!
Good to see another M5 video, nice update! Phenomenal cars to drive, and if looked after properly they are very reliable
keep up the videos, gratz on the milage. I also bought my M5 at 90k, same year same color as yours. I am going strong at 120k. Done all the preventative you can name. 100% worth it
The best color! What color interior?
The M5 is such a beast! I Love it! 😍💕🔥 Congrats on the 140,000 mile mark!
Here’s to many more miles and years enjoyed with the M5 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Nice ! I’ve been daily driving mines all year since January. Smiles and smiles!!
Love to hear it 🙌 how many miles are you at?
Nice congrats!!! I'm honing in on 100k myself. Here in California there are several 180k plus v10 roaming the streets.
I love the opening, Alex! Will finish the rest in a bit.
Thanks Brent! Hope all is well with yours
I've gotta do a similar update for my M5. I'll hit 100k miles on our next road trip...heading down to Georgia. Will you be in town and available around Christmas?@@AlexGray
Great to hear. I have an '09 M6 convertible with
I rarely hear of issues on these later year cars. Mine is a 2008. The horror stories I usually hear about are on the pre LCI 06/07 cars. Enjoy the top down V10 noises!
Thanks so much, @@AlexGray. I've replaced both banks of throttle actuators, battery, and alternator so-far. Otherwise just routine maintenance stuff. Was just at our local M geniuses for a suspected parasitic draw, but it turns out we just got a bad battery. Swapped it out and so-far, so-good. :)
i hope you make it to 500k my pops took his to 510k miles before it gave out
Damn no way!! On a V10?
@@AlexGray yep same engine rebuilt at 300k same trans. looked great even when it blew all black m5
@@Akac3sh Damn that's amazing. What was replaced in the engine rebuild?
Awesome man! I’m just over 114k miles and finished the rod bearing break in. Let hit up Helen for some photos!
Nice man, now you can drive it without bearing worries! Let’s do it, I haven’t been to Helen since I was a kid.
This car will always be legendary
Still subbed! Keep up the great vids bud!
Thanks a lot!! 🙌
Nice video. That's been a great car
Alex
I’ve always loved your color combo . You ever want to come to San Diego I have a room for you ( plus 1 ) . Cheers brother ❤️
Thanks bro! Same to you if you ever want to visit Atlanta!
Hot Lana tempting
New subscriber, please make more content on the m5 love the car
Thanks man! Definitely will
Looking to get one of these M6 or M5. Seems like if you keep up with preventative maintenance the car will love you back. The forums I’ve read on these cars are horrendous. But this video is gold
The forums are a scary place. I think the biggest thing is buying one from a private seller so that you can get a feel for how the owner treated the car and know about its history and maintenance, and knowing what needs to be done next. Making sure the owner was aware of properly warming up the car is huge. Some of these cars that come through dealers and barely have any service records on carfax are just risky because you’re really left in the dark on the history of the car.
Yesss please upload POV with the same angle you did before
Hi from Perth WA. Well I need your help mate, again!. I have owned a e92 M3 ess 625 man. 1 e90 M3 FBO dct , the usual stuff. 1 e 92 M3 FBO the usual stuff dct. 1 Audi rs4 B7 MTM supercharged ( see my review on Ross Reviews) 1 Lexus ISF FBO ( see the review on Ross Reviews, the blue one) finally ML 63 2007 NA tuned, very fast. NO M5 e60 yet 😢, so scared and worrying it will feel old. I would modify it, test pipes and tune, etc. Mate, should I get one? Will it feel faster and more special than the above once tuned and exhaust is done. I am aware of the SMG short coming but that’s taken in consideration. Prices are slowly creeping up here. Honestly I am Tempted to ISF again , such a great unique car. Anyway, sorry for the essay 😬just can’t decide. Cheers
Hey man, looks like you are pretty familiar with high revving cars with lower low end torque so I think you would enjoy the V10. It’s a thrilling engine if you like to rev it out, very similar to the V8 in the m3 but noticeably more low end torque and a more special sound. Stock for stock the M5 felt quicker off the line due to having more torque than the m3. But the M5 is a lot heavier, so it depends if you want to sacrifice that weight for the v10 sound. They are beasts with full bolt ons but probably still wouldn’t compare to the supercharged e92 you had.
@@AlexGray Alex, thanks so much for the reply mate. That’s great advice, I will try find a good e60 , with some infinity design bolt ons , and Sal’s tune, maybe even a lower ratio diff. Will be awesome. Cheers
@@dspada67Oh also I would 100% test drive one before you start looking too hard, you may hate the SMG since you’re coming from a DCT I assume. The DCT is such a good trans in the E9x and makes the smg feel extremely ancient. I don’t mind the smg but some people can’t stand it.
@@AlexGray thx man, I have only driven a couple some time ago. I think Iam ok with it. This itch needs to be scratched. These days I live in the country on a farm with hills , flats and winding roads. The ml 63 is not cutting it for me. I have also considered a rs5 or 4 b8 or s 5 😱
2:35 Daaaaaaaayyyyuuum 🍑
Brother living the dream: M5, M3 and a beautiful wife 👏
The M3 is a complete turd 💩 especially now almost at 200k miles haha but thank you man! I’m saving for a ring as we speak.
Nice!!
beauty !
I actually got an m5 e60 as well now ! What is so special with these injectors ? Why do they fail !!! ?
Congrats on the purchase! Failure rate is extremely rare, I don’t think I’ve ever actually heard of one failing on the E60, but over time I guess they can leak. I did see a failure post once on a E92 M3 and I’ve seen several on the F10 M5, they’ll stick open and hydrolock the engine. I occasionally use injector cleaner in the fuel. I try to do it once or twice a year. Whether or not it actually helps I’m not sure but it can’t hurt. Also I did recently see a post of someone successfully using S65 injectors on their S85 but had to run a tune for the different voltage/fuel delta percentage, etc
@@AlexGray okay I see now ! I’ve heard about F10 problem, well I’ll pull them and clean them…. I appreciate it man 💪
@@AlexGray Yup, thread on M5Board about this. Good read!
howd you get the scoop on the hood?
Great video and car! How is your SMG transmission health? And maintenance you have done before?
The previous owner had the clutch and smg hydraulic unit replaced at 80k. It’s still on that same clutch but I wrecked the car a few years ago and immediately had smg issues after that so I replaced the hydraulic unit and it has been great since. Other maintenance includes doing the bearings preventatively, all 10 ignition coils, the diff input shaft seal, and the brake pads/rotors. The rest has been regular fluid/filter/spark plug changes.
I'm now at 181k miles lol I got it all the way back at 63k miles
Damn! What all have you had to replace?
I really want one of these but I'm so scared
Totally understand that, my recommendations is to get one from an individual (not a dealer) so that you can ask about its history and what’s been done. Also recommend getting an LCI model and just having a spare couple grand set aside specifically for the car just in case. But there are many people who have had a great ownership experience with these.
that m3 hood fits e60 m5???!
No I wish, this is a fiberglass hump that bonds to the original hood
@@AlexGray I wish i could get a vented hood on mine but hard to find anything resembling a factory look out there ... these engines run hot in 70 + f
@@jayd1008yes I agree, I remember Vorsteiner making a really good looking hood and great quality but I believe it was discontinued
How is the white leather holding up
Not too well, the center armrest had to be touched up by one of those leather repair people a few years ago which barely lasted a few months. Needs to be reupholstered to do it right. The armrest on the door is starting to look a little rough. The seat was looking great until recently I used chemical guys leather cleaner which opened up all the microscopic cracks and creases and now made them very noticeable.
Just hit 96K here. What tune is that in that box?
Have you had any issues? It’s a Fast Attack Motorsports tune, which I believe is now no longer in business.
Haven't done clutch yet at that milage?
Congrats on almost 100k. I should’ve mentioned the previous owner did replace the clutch (and hydraulic unit) at 80k. Still grabs well and no signs of slipping.
@@AlexGray I'm going to be at a crossroad once my clutch goes out. At that point I'll have a decision to make convert to manual or replace clutch which is not cheap.
@@awdgsx415I’m in the exact same boat, the manual conversion kit from FCP is now $1400 (used to be $1100) and finding a manual trans is now damn near impossible and people are asking like $2200. They used to be around $1000. And obviously labor will be the killer, so it’s a tough choice.
What a bmw of beuti bmw keep bring her out she's gorgeous
Thanks man!
No way u still have it, used to follow you on Instagram 2018-2019
Yeah haha, at 151k miles now. At this point I don’t know if I could ever get myself to sell it. It’s been a great car.
You can’t beat the old S85B50 👌i have a FAMS tune on mine and the SMG is sooooo much nicer!
FAMS is what I have as well! That makes me even more eager to install it, do you remember how long it took to upload?
@@AlexGray once you have the software on the tablet it took about 20 minutes to install
whyd u gain weight
No self discipline when it comes to food haha
My car just his 140,000 😭
Love to see it! Should be a happy face haha these cars were made to be driven 😎
bro eating good lol
Diet starts now 💀😂
My Audi has 130k
Love to hear it, those miles are climbing fast. Any issues?
Hello ! i've contact you on instagram ! i've fews questions about your exhaust setup :)
I’m so sorry for just now seeing this and replying, did I ever respond on Instagram?
@AlexGray no it's the same name than here :roadshoot