RE: BMW M5/M6 (E60/E63): PH Buying Guide
Discussion
ndj said:
I get it, and have many times thought about getting into a Tourer, but with the issues these cars throw up can't see past my E90 M3. 90% of the experience, DCT box, and other than actuators (and supposedly rod bearings) non of the woes.
None of the woes, except 2 of the biggest ones, including the one that requires an engine rebuild Shaoxter said:
None of the woes, except 2 of the biggest ones, including the one that requires an engine rebuild
Actuators aren't a second mortgage issue with aftermarket repair and upgrades available. Rod bearings aren't a fait accompli on the S65 and "preventative" replacement can be done for £1,500 . No electronics woe's, no lunched flywheel's, clutches or gearboxes, etc.Original statement stands.
ndj said:
Actuators aren't a second mortgage issue with aftermarket repair and upgrades available. Rod bearings aren't a fait accompli on the S65 and "preventative" replacement can be done for £1,500 . No electronics woe's, no lunched flywheel's, clutches or gearboxes, etc.
Original statement stands.
No v10 eitherOriginal statement stands.
I'm not sure I agree with the reliability concerns aimed at the E60 M5. I am an absolute M5 addict and the E60 version was my 6th version of M5's owned.
On first drive after delivery I do admit that I thought it felt more "fema" than my trusty old E39 M5 (166k miles and still a fab car.)
Over time the quirky/slowish g/box was accepted and thankfully the "is it a diesel mate ?" or "I think your tappets need adjusting mate" ... comments waned. Nothing compared to that Jekyll and Hyde persona and the scream of the V10 @ full chat. The car ran faultlessly till 198,460 miles, slightly more than any other M5 I have owned. Had it not been for a very small rubber O'ring on an injector I may still be driving it today.
Alas it was replaced by M5 no: 7.. a new F10 competition (592bhp) in 2016. It Is early days yet with only 66k on the clock but so far so good, I am very impressed with it. My secret to longevity and reliable M5's... ? Look after them with frequent new oil and loads of TLC !!
Ian
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