Here's how much I've spent in repairs in 1 year on my V10 Bmw E60 M5
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2017
- You may be surprised at how much I've spent! My repairs start at 1:25. Previous owner’s repairs start at 3:35. With the amount this car has depreciated, its hard to look past the amount of car you're getting for the money. Unfortunately, the V10 can be a scary thought when it comes to maintenance and repairs. I get dozens of questions about how much I've had to spend so far and what issues I've ran across. On top of exhaust videos, I will now be taking this channel a step further and will explain the entire ownership as best as I can. Feel free to ask any questions!
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The M5 is like marrying a beautiful woman whose last 2 husbands died mysterious deaths. Could be nothing....could be the worst decision you ever make. Exciting though.
Joshua Thiel LMAO! So true, but like he said in the video...a lot of issues could be too little use(aka a chick who wasn't getting enough from her ex!)
Yes haha such a great way to put it!
You should be French guys, you're just a bunch of naught naughty boys XD
Good one!
I have had 2 bmw in my life and this applies also to normal ones as well! Haha. Other car makers just dont offer that same constant anxiety when you're driving and looking for weird noises or smells!
genuine lol ty
Personally I like the negetivity. It helps to keep the hype and prices down so one day, I can afford it.
That’s a good point, the depreciation hit the E60 got is crazy.
*+Random Person the price is down because its slow, new cars are turbo, not to mention electric and gas powered and 0 to 60 is not 1 second, this is why they will fall even more in price, u will be able to buy it, but its useless*
+Club Bmw Amg Who cares about 0-60? How many of those cars can do over 200 mph bone stock except a limiter removal? Other than some supercars, I can't think of many other cars from before 2010 that will do those kinds of speeds without modifications. Speed is hardly the reason for its depreciation.
The reason it is cheap is because some of early 06/07 models had some issues and everyone now thinks they will all spontaneously combust as soon as you hit the ignition.
LOL "it's useless". What kind of moronic statement is that?
lmao, only reason I can afford a mercedes, I can fix them and others are scared too which makes them affordable.
Video starts at 3:35. You're welcome
@Bimmer M3 LOL
You the MVP!!🏆
Stated in the title smart ass
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thank u
People want costs of Vw polo but specs like Aventador 😂
TheMINELL True 🤣
most accurate shit said
I love this thing and i have seriously thought about buying one with cash and just expecting it to break and junking it when it does.
Honestly, if you get a good one, it could sort of be like that
Uh yeah lmao
At a 110k miles, you should replace your rod bearings like now, along with vanos oil feed lines, since pans open. Love my M5, i do all the labor myself.
Rod bearings are definitely going to be done soon, I wish I was knowledgeable to do all that stuff myself! That saves you a lot of money.
@Jordan Yap he means the carter or oil pan.
What part of the world are you in, sir ?
Sorry guys I understand I may have talked a little too long here, please understand this was also an introduction to the new direction of the channel. My repairs start at 1:25. Previous owner’s repairs start at 3:35. Normally I only post exhaust videos (and still will) but will also be doing these about the M5 from now on. I will get better, I promise! Thanks for watching.Take care, Alex
Alex Gray I’ll take it. Thanks for Intel. You have an introduction to car video?
Just found your channel, always had a soft spot for the M5 V10 but the scare mongering always put me off hence me buying a Lexus ISF instead. I’ve just subscribed and I look forward to watching more of your content. Thanks for sharing your experience of such an amazing sounding car.
Subscribed 🙌🏽 What year would you recommend on the 6 speed manual ? And what’s the reliability on them?
Dont worry you have a great car just dont leave it without oil or watter othervise bmw engines are made to last forever :)
Damn.. 8 min video.. Get to the point.. Geez.. Put in your description the timeline where you actually discuss it so people can skip on the actual price you've spent...
I drove Honda Accord's for 13 years. I wanted a car with more power. I almost bought another Honda, but the cost for a fully loaded Honda is almost equivalent to the cost of a BMW. You also get more power in a BMW. SO I took the plunge and bought a 2008 E60. This car is a DREAM! I don't want to drive anything else! And in regards to maintenance and repairs, you have to do that for any car you own. Nothing last forever!! I definitely agree that you have to pay to play when it comes to a high performance car. So for those of you who have so much negative shit to say about BMW are not risk takers and don't enjoy life! You live in a BOX! Come on people you only live once! As my dad always says, "Don't knock it till you try it!"
Too bad all of these comments are a year old. Don't know if this comment will be answered either. But I'm also thinking of purchasing an E60 M5. Probably one of the newest models that still has the V10 engine in it. Can you tell me if you've done any repairs to the car? And generally how reliable is it? Thinking about using it as a daily driver, would probably use it about four to five times a week.
LOL. Sure. Say that again when you are 90 years of age and are sitting in your shit all day long because you can't afford care, couldn't afford the $800k bond in aged care. But sure, you enjoy your money pit in the meantime I'm sure it's fun....
Bo Dez you have a good point but bear in mind exotics aren’t for people on a budget. You go in expecting these expenses, I too went from a 12 Honda Accord to an V10 M5 and yes did spend a pretty good amount probably more than I should but in the end I had one hell of a car that still halls ass. 3 years later and the M5 still remains my favorite among my C63, CTS V, and coming soon the C8 Corvette. So yeah most of us that own it are pretty well off. Good things don’t come cheap
The cost of the known repairs as a piece of mind is what keeps me away from the V10 M5. With just the aftermarket parts in my Tundra, I could own a very nice E60 M5 plus modding it. Also, there isn't really a lot of places to enjoy the car to it's potential. Reason why I bough an off road Toy that has a 10.5k rpm that I can jump, drift, launch, race on the best tracks around. Seriously the most fun I've ever had sitting behind the steering wheel. This includes 911's, Corvettes, M3, built high rev'ing 10k rpm hondas and many high boost turbo cars. Having negative things to say about this car has NOTHING to do with not being a risk taker and not enjoying life. Besides, the maintenance costs of the M5 I'd rather put towards my international traveling as I'm only living once.
Very well said.
This is the first time I’ve watched anything by you Alex. You were clear, concise, well spoken and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Subscribed. thanks
Thanks for the feedback Phil I really appreciate it! Take care.
Nice video Alex .I've had my e60 m5 for over 3 years and have enjoyed every drive ( apart from the very frequent fuel stops! ).if anyone is thinking about buying one just go for it you won't regret it .
Agreed. But holy shit it drinks fuel fast. My gas symbol comes on at a quarter tank!
Ive seen many of your comments on car vids
Nice to see you‘re doing vids about your m5
You earned a new subscriber, great job on the detail I have been looking into having a m5 as a project car for years now but the lack of videos on how to work on the e60 discouraged me, thanks to you I have my eyes set on this again.
The E60 M5 has one the best engines ever made. S85 V10.
Best engine with worst rod bearings.
Yes I agree!!! The 6 speed manual is a nice touch. Third gear on that M5 rips hard lol
It makes a nice noise, and is reasonably powerful, but a 5.0 litre engine that thows so many expensive tantrums, is not only not good, it's not even acceptable.
@@philnorton9723 did you even watch the video??
Hello Alex: It is my experience and I am 62 years old that when you buy quality that is what you get. Keep up on the preventive services and I think that you will keep in a great car. I have never bought a BMW but I would like to in the near future. Thanks for your video. Good luck in all you do. Bob
Thanks Bob I appreciate the kind words!
I second the opinion on this video. I’ve had my car for four years now and put on 35000km. Other than standard maintenance I’ve spent “Zero” on repairs.
Thank you for your contribution! I have an E63 M6! I plan to keep it forever! This is one of a kind car!
Hey, glad you’ve had a pleasant experience owning the car. This is really awesome to hear. One thing I think really worth noting is that you bought one, like you said, that had two of the common issues addressed right before you bought it. This is always good news for the next owner. Had you bought this before the SMG pump and the clutch went out, you would have had to have been the one to bite the bullet on those expensive repairs. Either way, it’s an amazing car, but Doug is absolutely right when he says, “buy one that has had the common issues addressed and it’ll be the best decision you ever made. Buy one that hasn’t, and it’ll break your heart” lol. Anyway, thanks for sharing. Will be seeing the rest of your ownership experience with the car
Great vid. I love watching the videos and checking out the pics on Instagram, keep it up
Thank you I appreciate that!
So you would say that the v8 5 series or straight six cylinder model in the same body style Is more reliable than the v10 model
Yes, a lot less to worry about with those especially the I6. And cheaper to fix when something does go wrong.
I own an inline 6 5 series, remarkably reliable I spend about as much in maintenance as my mom does on her honda. Inline 6 models have way better mpg too and are much lighter. Soon I’ll have an M6 though so I’ll get to see what that world is like.
Love this vid! So many people complain "oh that car is a timebomb of expensive repairs".
Got my 06 M5 in September, put about 5k on it since, regularly drive it (and may hoon it a bit). Needs DSC module repaired (doesn’t affect drivability at all), had to get new rear tires and oil changes are about $120. And gas, oh boy does it love burning premium! Love every second of being in the drivers seat.
Well done. I usually post "I want to drive it!" on your videos but, in this case, I DID drive it. Nice car!
Awsome video man i judt sold my 335i cabrio and am considering the M6 but a little research i to the car has me thinking that ill be popping the motor within hours of ownership haha.Everyone is terified of these cars
rod bearings are a wearable item in BMW Ms.
I daily drive a 2010 m5, 170k miles 2nd owner and I’ve only had to replace the transmission and the clutch but this is my fault for being to hard on the car, I definitely have a heavy foot and it’s so fun to drive but the only down side of this car is the gas mileage but I knew it was bad going in to it.
youre killing it bud, keep it up!
I really like your pedagogic style, subscribed.
I have over 3 years of ownership of my 2006 M5. The only issue so far was the throttle actuators. Otherwise just oil changes. It's been a blast to own and a beast of a car when you want it to be. 111,000 miles on the clock.
Kunu M5 mine has 216 k miles covered and I have no issues with it. Just regular maintenance, oil change....
Osman Hadzalic
It's great to hear the good stories about these cars. So many people are terrified of buying an e60 M5. Oh well, there loss! These cars will appreciate in value!
That’s great to hear! Throttle actuators seem to be fairly common. Glad to see you’ve had a positive experience as well! Take care.
Good to know i am bidding on 2007 model M5 right now.... fingers crossed, its a dream machine for me...
Kunu M5 vanos*
Bought mine is September (95k km/59k miles). i put in approximately $3000 in repairs since but she is driving good now. Don't always believe that a full service history record means the car is issue free. The M5 of mine and the BMW s1000rr i bought had full bmw service history and "well maintained" however had their fair share of issues. i would recommend buying an ODB2 reader & learn some DIY for the M5 if you looking to purchase an M. reason being with how many sensors the vehicle has and the chain effect you could stop and identify an issue before it becomes really problematic and costly as multiple parts could need changing. last week i got a message on the idrive that i had severe tyre pressure loss. 1 Tyre went out. $600 to replace. Coming from an E36 m3 (236kw) the m5 is a monster in comparison an just pulls in M mode. I dont regret the purchase though at all
Miro C lol nice set up. I also want to buy the s1000 as I already have the m5. I tried my friends s1000 and I’ve never been so blown away from sheer speed. I would hit 250km/h in 5th gear only rain mode and it was in seconds
The s1000 is unbelievable. I would recommend you get one. but like any BMW be prepared to pay when something goes wrong lol
here's the pics of my rides if you wanna check them out
BMW S1000RR - ibb.co/gN6hUw
BMW E36 M3 - ibb.co/kJRGpw
BMW E60 M5 - ibb.co/bSZQhG
Miro C wow they all look sick. I love that gold on the s1000. The e36 looks dope af. The m5 in that colour is my least favourite but it’s still m5 lol. Mines alpine white but I’ve made it black n white
Thanks for the chance at offing feedback. I hope that what ever you share with us will be done in YOUR WAY, THE WAY YOU WANT IT LOOK AND FEEL AND SOUND AND DELIVER; Your true passion and enthusiasm perks my ears up and keeps me focused. This is the first time I have seen any of your videos because I have an opportunity to buy an M5, V10, E60. Everything you teach me provide me with more and more ammunition to us against the battle with my wife over this opportunity. IT IS ALL ABOUT OPPORTUNITY AND IMPACT. AND Brother do you make an IMPACT, for which I am appreciative. Good luck on your journey this year and remember, the small step by step changes you make may not always be so obvious to us, but when you are at the destination you have target to reach, you will look back and see the little progressions, while you might think aren't going to matter, will have made an enormous IMPACT OVERALL looking back. Who knows, maybe its the path you are supposed to take, helping outhers with your knowledge and such so that we get hyped to work harder toward achieving our goals. The first video has made a positive impact on me and I wanted to let you know that. What I would love to see is product placement ads where I can simply click on your sweatshirt and a new tab will open to the site selling that exact item at the best price possible online. Or take as a connection to your own group of 3.3 thousand that most, if not all, would love to be exposed to cool things we might not have ever seen before and decide to want it and get it. Then, you be the exclusive seller of what ever it is you have lined up show by show. I am American, but I live in South Korea, I would love to talk to you about working together in some way so that so many awesome creations, from clothing to windshield wipers, and anything imaginable inbetween, relative to motorheads,is offered through you and with quick turn over time as well. Follow me? This is an idea that just sprang up in my heard as I was finshing the sentence that started off saying, "The first video..."
Just the same. I am a fan and appreciate your time, creativity, generosity, and sharing of knowledge openly and respectfully. You know some Vlogs go on as if I am supposed to know what the hell this and that means when they are using expressions I have never heard, intermixed with, "Awesome" and "Unreal" and "Super" and like five other descriptive words.
You offer something fresh and as a car lover and learner of things I love, you certainly give me what I need, hope for, and want.
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Just bought my 2006 bmw e60 m5 and it is the funnest car I ever owned and luckily I bought it with everything already repaired hopefully it holds up for a while til I got to get it repaired. Great video!
So the guy who owned it before fixed the problems. Your saying 7k , private mechanic 4k.
I have a 335d. Nothing but issues after 100k. I’m done. Spent 5k last year at a good mechanic, not the dealer. At the dealer I’d of spend around 10-12k in repairs. Now glow plugs, ignition and leaking issues. Fuck that. 110k ‘miles man. So pissed.
I really like that hoodie!
Yeah that sweater is stupid hard
Same !
@Eli Eli lol okay
Huge thanks as someone looking and considering getting one its nice to finally hear the good stories of it rather than the "it cost me 10k to fix this thing kinda story" so thank you look forward to more videos.
Thank you! Trust me I was the same way, I considered this car for the longest time. Finally pulled the trigger and took a chance lol.
Another great vid, Alex!
My dad has one of these alongside X5M. He daily's the SUV and the car just sits. The SUV has had in my estimation about $14k in repairs. What doesn't make sense to me is why GM can make a NA car like Z06 that makes 500hp and that's reliable as hell, and BMW still can't. Some of the issues my dad's SUV encountered, the dealer techs couldn't figure out. People from corporate had to be called in. Makes no sense.
I agree, it’s too bad GM’s cars (besides Cadillac) don’t have the luxury to go with it like bmws. Other than the Z06 overheating issue, most of their cars are bulletproof. Obviously the v10 had its fair share of issues, but the F10 from what it seems has a lot less to worry about and is pretty tough. What kind of issues has your dad’s X5M had? I really like those and have considered one next.
92rednotch apples to oranges, this is a high revving v10. The E90x M3 has a high revving V8, I love corvettes but the two aren’t comparable.
If you having car problems I feel bad for you son I gotta 96 civic and that bitch still runs.... HIT ME!!!!!!
NICE INFORMATIVE VIDEO
Personally I own my E60M5 with SMG since 2005 when I bought it new.
I maintain the car as it should be, now with 105000 km, not much.
But I didn't had any issues so far, no repairs.
Imagine, the clutch is still the original one, the pump not changed yet, no vanos issues, super oil analysis, so the rod bearings are just fine etc. Are we lucky?
Hope, that you will be free from any repairs also in the future and may enjoy the beast for many years to come.
Wow nice!! So you've had yours for a long time! Hopefully your pump will continue to last. Its weird, some go forever and some like mine go out below 90k miles. My oil analysis was clean too, great to see you having the same positive experience!
Greg Antono Thats great brother. You’re very lucky :) I just replaced the clutch and did the rod bearing at 89k. Make sure you do the rod bearing very soon. My oil analysis came back good, but I replaced the rod bearing regardless. Surprisedly, they were really worn out! Glad I replaced them on time.
Arash M6 l I think your are right. I am planning to change them next year, despite the opinion of my mechanic, in whom I have much respect and trust so many years. He is treating all my cars the last 25 years. Himself he is owner of a 08'M6 for about 9 years with quite a lot of km, 190'000, and he didn't change the bearings yet but will do it soon for safety reasons. He told me, that the way I drive the car is exceptional.. although when the engine is warmed up I push it to the limit whenever I can.. τhe engine is built for that, isn't it? :)
Ιt seems, that I've found a good way probably.
Because over the years I've heard so much negative opinions about the longevity of the V10, I've put money aside since 2010, and did not need to use it hahaaaa, so I bought another car for my son with that.
Wishes for a good New Year and crazy safe rides!
Thanks for sharing your story my man!!!
Thanks for the information. It seems to me, that you and I share much in common in our approach to cars. I don't have money to burn, and I have been greatly tempted to step into an E60. I currently own an E39 M5 (2003) and love it greatly, but the milage on the car has me walking on eggs. I purchased the car three years ago (2014) with 188,000 miles on it, and have really not had that many issues with it. Doesn't burn oil, has great acceleration and rides and runs out fine. But still....anyway, thanks for the honest information. It informs my thought process.
Can't wait to get one after dental school :)
Can you still purchase a bmw warranty on a used m5?
AHuman excellent ?
No it would have to be a third party warranty. However you can get a Certified Pre Owned F10 M5 which comes with a warranty.
can you get a ww2 landmine manufacturer to to warranty a bomb with a rusty detonator.... because that is what you would have.
Just picked up a very low mileage M6. Love your videos!
Great video discussing costs, I agree it's not as bad as it could be given the cars performance. My 2006 M5 just had it's SMG pump fail a few months ago at 45K miles. $3200 to replace the pump and accumulator at the dealer which was cheaper than i was expecting. A month later my starter went and that was $1200, nearly all labor as it is buried inside the car.
My secretary's husband is a Master mechanic at BMW. He talked me out of getting a M5 a couple of years ago. He told me they are... "good solid cars until 60-70k miles. After that GET RID OF IT."
They say that about most ///M cars, my car was 7 years old without a single issue
how do you drive 20-30k miles a year on a car?
Everything I do is in opposite directions. My girlfriend lives about 30 miles away, my school is 25 miles, and I go on a lot of day trips and road trips. Recent trip to Orlando was over 1000 miles in just a few days.
feel like another cheaper to maintain daily would be ideal. I live in a snowy area and the torque on M cars make them very hard to drive in the winter, unless i want to go with 280 + tires.
lloyd l how do you not
I love this car and when I can afford it, I’m getting one it’s an absolute beast!!! Love it
Thanks for the vid,
And keep those fingers crossed.
haters will always hate i have a 07 M5 Stick with 105k+ miles on it still running like a beast
Mansoor Hassan Qureshi keep it man manuals are extremely rare they only had them in the US.
That's really good!
Good to hear man! Glad it’s been great for you too, and the manual is badass
Thats because you did the smart thing and went with a manual! You dont have to worry about the stupid auto transmission giving you all those problems!
Is the AT version that much more of a maintenance nightmare than the Manual? wow
Title: Here's how much I've spent in repairs in 1 year on my V10 Bmw E60 M5
After 3 and a half minutes into the video "but lets take a look at these receipts from the previous owner"
Me: -_-
Awesome video Alex. I just subbed. Definitely looking forward to seeing them future exhaust videos.
Appreciate the videos, I have a E39 now on the market to get e60 in the next few months
My E60 ///M5 was beyond unreliable. It broke down every three months - without fail.
The Clutch went........then the throttle body actuators.
While I miss the sound of the V10 - I don't miss the clunking and lurching from the SMG transmission. And I certainly don't miss having to pour a quart of 0w40 in the monster every month, and coughing up for SottoZero Winter tires. If I didn't have the extended maintenance plan and the powertrain plus warranty - I would have been royally screwed - especially on a brake job.
Anyone who buys an ///M5 without a warranty is off his rocker. I don't mean to sound overly critical - But I've owned BMW's for over ten years - including the E60 M5. You could easily sink 20 grand in repairs and maintenance on the E60 in 6 months without a warranty. The car is just not worth it.
That’s a shame that yours gave you so much trouble. The actuators seem to be common. And I agree with the oil consumption and the smg being lurchy. To me so far it has been worth it for the v10 exclusivity alone. But when/if I start having actuator issues, vanos, etc it will become too expensive to be worth it.
Well putting 0w 40 in your car will certainly mess it up. This car requires 10w 60 minimum. I do agree it's a headache of a car. Mine has 90k miles and I've already replaced the entire front end, alternator, ac compressor, thermostadt, 2 clutches, spark plugs and coil packs, and I still have tons of issues like cats going bad throwing emissions codes left and right, misfiring, secondary air pump issues, and on and on and on. I'm buying a Porsche, screw this!
QuartersEye first gen?
QuartersEye 0w40? No wonder your car was fucked.
this is a point blank blunt truth. I always want to get one but then I wonder... why is it for sale in the first place?
im intersted in this video, currently 4 minutes in and im getting annoyed, you're waffling
Yup, dude needs to get to the point! Lost interest already
he's trying to explaint the car. just skip the fucking video.
Sorry dude, also introducing the car and point of this channel, as stated on the pinned comment.
This guy is just awesome he knows how to be a genuine BMW owner....learn ppl just sit back and learn !
I've had my 09 M5 for almost 3 years and put around 13k miles on it. It now has just over 73k miles on it. The only things I have replaced are the accessory and AC belts along with tensioners, which I did myself for like $120. Also, my thermostat acts up in the winter. I bought all the parts needed for $100 and will probably do this myself as well. All things considered this is a very solid and reliable car if you keep up on routine maintenance.
Why did you need to sit at a desk to say your repair cost was zero?
For the dramatic effect.
And I loved it!!
Haha
JJ Wolf because Boss
Driving with your fingers crossed eh? I know the feeling, my e92 335 always was in the shop. I'm so glad I got rid of it. Got a is350 now, most reliable fun car I've owned. If you can't afford a new bmw or a certified pre owned with the warranty your playing with fire.
Would rather run the risk of a $5000 repair than lose $15,000+ within a year or two in depreciation. I'll never buy a new car no matter what the brand is, not because I can't afford it but because depreciation has always out numbered my cost in repairs with every car I've owned.
Alex Gray this^^^^^^^ yes I agree!
I literally want to roll my 335i in front of a bus! I’ll never buy another bmw.
More info on your is350. I’m on the fence between that and q50 red sport and m3
@@brocklee7704 I drove my aunts is250..it was a joke compared to my 325i. Cant imagine comparing an is350 to a m3.
Many Thanks,
Peace from London. 👍👍
Thanks for the video.. I have my 08 6 speed manual for exactly a year now and have done 6K HARD miles. It was very well maintained by the previous owner when I bought it at 78k miles. Still mostly stock with just a Supersprint X pipe, pulley, BMC filter, and KW V3's.. have done several roll races and a couple of dig runs, and always spirited near redline runs when the family is not with me. Will be doing trackdays next year. Knock on wood it never gave me any issues. Only thing is the oil - this bad boy didnt like Liqui Moly as it was having lifter noises. So I stayed with TWS. I have already changed the oil twice and Blackstone readings look good for copper @ 3. And of course the rear tires.. you gonna replace them frequently even if you dont even try.. haha.. Going to get a nice dyno tune locally and have the rod bearings done this May after the warranty expires. And to top this off its also a roomy family car - my 26 month old daughter loves how it sounds =).. I have the luxury of having several vehicles so this car only comes out on a totally dry day and special occasions. Overall, a great reliable car that never disappoints. Always in M mode.. Love it!
Congrats on finding a manual! They are very hard to find. Funny your car didn’t like the liquimoly, that’s all I use now. My car burned through the bmw Castrol very quickly but with liquimoly I’m having to add a lot less between changes. I had a clean blackstone report too, hopefully our cars continue to be reliable for us, especially during track use. Have fun and take care!
I would definitely buy one for $15-20k... if I had another $15k set aside for parts and repairs.
i love bmws and this m5 but as a pleb there is a reason i switched to japanese cars ($$$)
Completely understandable! I wish there was a Japanese V10 other than the LFA lol.
Im thinking about getting one as a NY present for myself, and after watching your video im looking forward to it. IT'S MY DREAM CAR ;)
Congrats Alex I hope you can get it! Just make sure it has a good maintenance history. You’ll love it!
3 1/2 minutes of pure introduction that I will not get back in my life
wait till your rod bearings go out, gonna be a total shitshow
Oil analysis have been clean. But they’ll be getting replaced regardless.
I have own 2 BMW and I have found that they spend more time in shop after two years
How so I have a m3 e36 stock from 95 and a x5 from 2004 then a bmw m5 e60, and a bmw 740e also a i3 , from all these generations I have no problems and all I do is drive , I use my e60 as a daily 280k miles spent only 478 dollars on it within 2 years and a half now
Must be the driver
Im driving my fifth right now and love them, the old ones (especially straight 6 cyl) were a dream
The newer ones are made to fall apart after a few years, but so are all german premium cars made to fail
I've never had a problem with my BMWs, and I floor the car daily. I leased the first one to check reliability and bought the second because it was reliable.
Paul Le same here that’s why I said fuck it and drive a Honda
first time heard of a bmw with V10，thx man
Hi Alex, thanks a lot for the video 😉
"my goal is to be quick and to the point" FAIL
I stopped listening at 5k being a typical water pump replacement!!! I love the e60 m5 . But this car is just gonna stay a dream for me . It's just to unreliable .
No no not water pump, the SMG pump. That's in the transmission and is what engages and disengages the clutch. Its a big deal. Do what I did and find one that has already had it replaced. Or find a 6 speed manual.
Alex Gray thanks I meant to say smg pump, If end up getting a m5 I would have to find a aftermarket warranty for it . I've been doing some research on m5board.com. Nice ride enjoy.
Hey buddy saw the crash video the other day didn’t check the date it was filmed lol now a few days later I see this video feel good to see it back. Died inside seeing you crash 10 min after spending money on that ceramic
good video Alex...keep it up!
the way you buy a bmw its brand new , financed , with the 100.000 miles bmw extended warranty . if you dont buy it new then you are working just for your car wasting money.
I will never buy another V10 bmw. The worst decision I have ever made in my entire life. Engine blew and boom, hard to get a good engine for it thats worth buying after it goes boom.
What happen to the engine?
Good video man. Looking at buying one of these.
Great Video man, definitely doesn’t sound as scary to own one as I previously thought. Definitely still up there but not astronomical.
First 3 mins yappin
20 k? Seriously? Not a true test of ownership. Talk to me after 120 k.
The title clearly says “one year”, not sure how you expected 120k from that. But had you watched the entire video you would’ve seen that I also went over the receipts from the previous owner, who basically had the car since new. So in fact I did go over all repairs until my current mileage 110k.
Ha ha, if you were in Aus , would for sure. The DCT is amazing but I sometimes miss the 6 speed. When I get the M5 I will tune the box as well. Mine is tuned as well and the shifts are crazy. What feels faster in your view both cars, tuned and with test pipes and exhaust?.
That’s really good! I love the V10 M5! If I ever owned one, I would buy it in the manual. Though you haven’t had any repair costs as of yet, you will, and having the manual would be he cheaper way to go, and also the funner transmission. You did the right thing finding an M4 SMG that’s had the pump and clutch replaced already. Those are two of the biggest costs of repairs for the car.
I own an E46 M3, and after shelling out a lot of $$ for a mechanic to work on my car back in the day, I learned that the car isn’t that hard to work on. Now that I have a garage, I only take it to mechanics if it’s software related. Anything else, I do myself. The same would go if I owned the E60 M5
Give it another year or so and you will see your Beamer in the shop more then on the road. Trust me
Paul Le it’s a ten year old car dude you’re barking up the wrong tree
CylinderHeadE60 Exactly!
Paul Le if you’re gonna talk shit at least get it right. It’s BIMMER. A Beamer is a motorcycle.
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Paul Le stop Talking shit man. The Problem is People don't Drive the car properly. Thats the reason why some m5 Cause Problems.
I've never owned a BMW because I'm a mechanic. BMW's are laughably horrid lol
It's pretty sad when Porsche 911 has a MUCH much better break/fix rating....that's saying something. BMWs are total F'n JUNK
3 series is the way to go anything above thats used dont buy
VTEC!!!!!!!!!
What about the N54 engine, i've heard that the engine is the 21'st century 2JZ.
@@h.a.4600 i have one in my 335i and it's been pretty good. it has some hiccups and issues along the way but overall the engine has been good.
Great video by the way. Keep up the good work. I recently purchased a 2008 BMW M5 E60 6 Speed. So far I’ve only put roughly about 300 miles and already i have a misfire on cylinder 3. Going to replace both plug and coil. Hopefully this weekend. Aside from that. The car is great. V10 under the hood. You can’t beat that. Also I have an 2003 6 Speed E46 M3 as well. Both are fun cars and you can get into trouble real fast.
Nice! Props to you for finding a 6 speed as well as having an E46. One day I hope to have an E46 as well, I think they are starting to go up in value. Crossing my fingers that after the misfire you’ll have no issues and a positive experience! Thankfully a plug and coil aren’t too expensive. Good luck.
Hi, I’m thinking of purchasing an e63 m6 I used to own an e60 m5 with no problems at all for 2 years, the mileage on this car is 24000 km (2008) I’m worried that the owner barely drove the car ( the car is almost new) which could cause problems. What’s your opinion on this purchase?
Dude I had an E60 M5, brand new in 2006, and put 120,000 miles on it over five years. The car was BULLETPROOF, and so much fun.
I drive a 2008 M5 has 176000 kms put 20000 kms so far . No regrets wanted to take the chance on owning one. Has been great car . Look forward to more videos. Have to take away some of the fear factor about owning a awesome car like this. I would say all you guys and gals that want one go get it. Only live once.
Exactly! That was my outlook on it, there will never be a car like this made again so I took the chance and have enjoyed every second of it. Would hate to have never experienced it and look back and wondered what it would’ve been like to own.
BMW's are not made to be driven for short trips, however they're not that bad aside from the common issues on the oil leaks coming from the gaskets. Owned a 2005 550 Manual, 2000 BMW 528i Manual and currently own a 1997 Z3 Manual which is now leaking oil and transmission fluid. Lol. Love the vehicles but I'm done for now. I will sell the Z3 this spring and call it good. Now I own a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS 550, had it for 6 months and no issues so far. Fingers crossed.
And you still own this car.Bmw love you can't let that 10 go baby.
Clutch and pump fixed before you bought it? That's great, just the rod bearings left.
Done bro, I've owned audis, bmws, volkswagens, etc, I'm a diy guy, but these cars are worth it, repairs are very low when maintained.
I’m looking to buy my second car and I want to know what do you think the ideal mileage is for something around 15,000-20,000$ I don’t want to pay for the huge repair cost but I’m only looking to keep it for a year or two
Great video, subscribed. This is my next car, no doubt. I have a E39 525i m-sport (manual) which sits in the garage waiting for nicer weather. Need to add an M5. Color me jealous my man.
Cant wait to see more videos on owning the e60! You should put in an exhaust clip of it for any new viewers
Thanks man! Yeah I’ve been dying to get one up! Just haven’t had the time :/
I’ve got a 2005 e60 m5 with smg and as you’ve stated about the pump I’ve had to change mine it was a second hand pump but has been great for over a year the car has done 132k and runs like a dream I’ve had it for 4 years and hasn’t had much only tyres and pads and discs oh and plenty of fuel ⛽️.
I’ve been looking at buying an M5 but the bearings I’ve heard are a horror show and the pump but you got lucky with all that being done but are you nervous about the bearings ???
Yees I thought you where gonna say if you like the epic v10 your are out of luck good lad and fantastic car
seem like a cool dude, subbed
I’ve been looking to ad an m6 to my little collection. This video was informative and yes the prices to repair bmw’s is pretty damn expensive.
You’d love it, I would love an M6 as well. I suggest buying a 2008+ (LCI) and one from a private seller so you can find out it’s history and maintenance. Most of these dealers get these M cars from auctions or trade ins and know nothing about them.
Great information!!
How many miles do you currently have on the vehicle, has the rod bearings been replaced?. Also bmw improved the reliability of the e60 m5 in 2008 compared to it release in 2004.
I replaced the bearings at 115k for peace of mind. They ended up being in great shape and did not need replacing. I wish I would've waited until maybe 160k and saved my money.
Owned a 2001 325i and a 2007 328i- both cars after 100k miles became nightmares financially. But hey, that's 100k miles. nice vid man.
Great video mate. I am in Australia currently in a e90 m3 which I love but want to experience the V10 so looking to change now. Cheers.
We can trade, I want to experience the dual clutch in the M3! I love that transmission, smg not so much. Take care.
Hello Alex, i think that the clutch could go in the maintenance category like brakes, tyres, etc. Its a part that the way it works its ment to wear right around the miles the car had when it was changed.
Great video
E60 M5 v10 one of the best sounding and most pleasent cars ever made
That's a good point, now that I think about it you are absolutely right. Thanks for watching!
My mechanic is charging me $4000 for clutch replacement including pressure plates,is that reasonable? Please advice,thank you