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BMW M5

E60 · V10 era2005–2010

The original super-sedan — V8, V10, and back to V8 hybrid.

4 reviewers · 10 videos · 7 press articles

Generations
E391998–2003E602005–2010F102011–2016F902018–2023G902025–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.

across 4 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
2 say · liveable

"Initially, I'm actually surprised at how refined and comfortable the driving experiences here."

TheTopher · ▶ 3:57
2 say · critical

"Reliability, maintenance, I mean, that's the kicker. That's why these cars have come down in value so much."

Zygrene · ▶ 17:10
// the categories
// 01

Performance

5.0/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus

It's absolutely insane that BMW put what was essentially a Williams F1 engine into their M5 sedan

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 0:41

It truly offered supercar performance and sound from a four-door sedan.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 0:29

She is no slouch.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 10:04
// 02

Handling

4.0/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus

You can really feel the heft of this car. We have MacPherson struts, multi-link rear, 4,000 pounds.

mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:15

Beautifully smooth steering. It's silky. It's actually like a lightness to this that I really wasn't expecting.

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:58

The steering is light, but it has decent feedback or reminds me a bit of the E90 M3, but not as good in terms of the feedback.

mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 8:52
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus

I've always always always wanted to drive a V10 M5 and I've always wanted to own one of these cars too

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 39:06

One of my favorite BMWs I've ever driven. Just phenomenal.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 12:31

Beautiful engine, really happy to rev out.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:07
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/54 of 4 reviewerssplit

Initially, I'm actually surprised at how refined and comfortable the driving experiences here.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 3:57

It's smooth. It's easy. It's quiet. It's relaxing.

positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 30:45

Reliability, maintenance, I mean, that's the kicker. That's why these cars have come down in value so much.

critical · Zygrene · ▶ 17:10
// 05

Value

3.5/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus

Market value for these cars in the US between $15 and $30,000 for most decent examples.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:27

And at 15 to 30,000 dollars, I mean, it's hard to beat.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 10:47

you're probably going to be spending about $60,000 to have one like this. Now, these cars do exist for like 15 grand, but you're going to be looking at an 80,000 mi SMG car

mixed · TopherDrives · ▶ 39:23

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Jubbal & Cars
Posted Jun 1, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted Nov 5, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheTopher
Posted Oct 5, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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