Should we buy this 500hp V10-engined daily driver? 

Thank you to eBay for sponsoring this video! Check out parts for your car on eBay Motors here: ebay.us/6BYR44

Thats my dads old car! Crazy seeing that its still around with the numberplate 😂

This is like the only car where the US got the best version that other countries didn't (you could have an M6 with a manual in the states, no SMG finnickiness)

You have my vote. I daily drive an e60 M5. It’s awesome. I love the Smg 7 speed transmission. The shift speed is adjustable, if you turn it up to 6 it shifts in .4 seconds. Driving the car takes me away from the troubles of the world. I do all my own maintenance and repairs. It’s great to work on. Keep it full of the proper oil and don’t lug the engine to extend the life of the rod bearings. I have 100% confidence in my M5 and when it has a fault, I fix it. Cheers from the USA.

There's no other car like it (E60 M5), that V10 is EVERYTHING. I have had F10 M5 Competitions, M4 Competitions and driven numerous other high performance cars...there is nothing in terms of a full package that comes close to the incredible driving experience that the V10 M5/6s gives you until you get in a supercar. I'm currently running the only full-carbon plenum prototype in the world made by Eventuri with their intakes along with a custom made exhaust from Akrapovic and to me it's genuinely the best sounding car in the world. The banshee-like scream between 7-8.5K RPM is like no other along with the Aventador-like kick in the head shift that comes after, just an absolute beast. Then you've got features like Active Seats that just take the experience to the next level that even the M6 unfortunately didn't get. Jeremy Clarkson just a week after reviewing the Ferrari F430 that it was the best car he's ever driven, says everything. A legend forever...but I'd never run one without a warranty (over £30K and counting in 4 years as a weekend car!). Though with basic preventative maintenance these cars are the best value for money car you can get. I'm on IG: blackbmwlife :)

Might as well buy one and drive it as a daily while we still can! 🙃

I bought an e63 M6 in April, absolutely loving it. The gearbox gets less irritating over time, you learn to use the throttle pedal to 'make' it shift when you want it to in auto mode. A set of slightly stiffer springs make them a lot livelier in corners and don't seem to make the ride much worse as they do in lighter cars. The way I look at it, the opportunity to have a 500bhp V10 is not going to be around forever!

I owned one for 6 years... Glorious sound, insane revving engine and incredible acceleration. Mine was derestricted and I took it all the way to 204mph. Just do your rod bearings... Never had a days issue.

I've had my M6 (same blue) for over 8 years, and it still puts a smile on my face, don't think I'll ever sell it, I get why people moan about the SMG but I wouldn't have it any other way I think it great, the punch you get at full chat when changing gear just adds to the experience, DC is great but you lose the rawness....14 years old and there's still not much that keeps up with it as far as daily drivers go, and sounds soooo much better than the turbo's do!

Just got for it !! I have exacly this car in same color and just love it. Bought it second hand back in 2009 and still a strong performer. Driven it around most of Europe over the years and done serious push the limit driving in the Alps on numerous occasions and having great fun. Yes small bumps on the way, but nothing serious and honestly it has been put to the limits. Every time I take it out for a spin it just lifts the spirit and gets you smiling

These cars are amazing, particularly even in manual. You simply have to conduct your maintenance preventatively which is no problem. The issue with these cars is they are affordable, and so most people that pick them up are broke and end up not spending any money on preventative maintenance. Even the SMG is a misunderstood transmission. It has lubrication issues, and is very easy to maintain and prevent from breaking with proper lubrication, that's it.

These things are really interesting. I’d love to see you do a series on it

I myself have an 08 s85 m6 and when I tell you driving it around casually is a real treat but it’d be awesome to see someone like you do a full on in-depth review of the car

I actually like the styling, the weird lines through the headlights and kidneys sorta add some suave. The car might become a pain in the lower back, but i think it looks and sounds pretty neat.

Mike, If you have sponsors helping you get it done, then great! But, if it was you yourself making the purchase and taking this on, I would have said perhaps it could turn out to be an expensive monster to upkeep.

I'd say... yes IF you're going to see how fast you can fire it down the autobahn (with a little tuning work as well)

Great video! More of these please

Mike, if you can make it happen, I say go for it! It would make for a fun series of videos, and it would give a V10 the love it deserves. The days of the V10 are severely numbered, and they're only going to become more rare.

I owned an E60 M5 a few years ago. As you say in the video, there are many reasons NOT to own an S85 engine with SMG box. But here I am, watching V10 videos and pondering buying another. They are outstanding value compared with the competition. Go for it!

I love this model, cracking car in and out. 👌🏽❤️

People forgot how to enjoy driving, this car is pure pleasure. Imagine coming back home from work and you just put your foot down and the V10 symphony starts

I had one, and glad I had the opportunity. 0-60 was 4-1s but it was the sub 10 second 0-100 that really impressed!

Yes! Just do it. I want to see this! I'd love an E60 M5 myself.

Go for it. It will be interesting to find out what you do with it and the running costs. Especially if the engine gets iffy!!!

Great video and the timing couldn't have been more perfect! I'm currently debating whether to pull the trigger on an E60 M5 or E63 M6.

I have a 2010 M5 with 14K, yes I don't drive it much but when I do I just go to the canyons for spirited driving. It is a blast of a car. They loosen the bearing tolerances on the mains so the bearing issue is not as bad in the later versions. 2010 was the last year.

As an owner of a White M6 2006 for 5 years I can say its a beauty. Drives great, super fast and very comfortable. Rod bearings done.

got an E64 with a 6 speed. This car has gotten so much better with time. every time i drive it i love it more and more

Life's short. If its what you want & makes you happy then it's worth it. I made the same decision swapping from a diesel volvo daily to an audi s4 with the 3l sc v6 and although the mpg is half and my wallet stings after long trips - having something that I go out to in the morning and actually want to get in and drive makes it all worth it.

As a big BMW guy (and a life long BMW owner) I'd love to see this on the channel! If you rebuild the engine fix the bearings and the other few wearables and known issues it should be fine for a quite a long time...especially if you look after it properly and change the engine oil much more frequently...like every 15000km max. Sure it might not be the prettiest BMW out there but it is an interesting looking car and you will never mistake it for something else. Totally unique looking vehicle...and that's always something to admire....well okay maybe not if's a Fiat Multipla...but that's another story from (most likely) another planet. So yeah. Go for it! I for one would love to see it! And would love to see a proper restoration video especially of that magnificent engine!

Magnificent. This truly was the best era of modern cars. V10s were all the rage back then

Definitely do it! Great soundtrack to the V10!

Always loved these. Maybe worth doing some work to make it even more appealing, still pretty awesome car for relatively low cost. These things are fading out fast

I really love the shape of this bm, especially the lights and rims. The v10 is also surprising, one might have expected a v8

I would like to see what happens with a M6 project - A year in the life type stuff, the rebuild of course and last but not least the cost of MOT etc. Naturally you will have to do an epic road trip up north as part of it!

The M6 is a beast! I got to drive one once and the engine note made me shake in the knees. Do it!

Yes. Please do the M5 or M6. It would be nice for someone to go over the pitfalls of the engine and how to properly address them. And see if it’s cost effective as well. Thanks

Yes, please go the V10 route! I would like to see that!

4:50 that transition is gorgeous. Give your editor a pat on the back! (And maybe a christmas honus)

One of the prettiest cars BMW ever made. And in that colour it looks stunning. Go on you know you want to. I have a 635d. It's a fantastic daily..

I'd spend a bit more than 10k on one, that really would be bottom end. Mine has never let me down in 2 years and I'm never going to sell it. Words cannot describe the attachment I have developed for this car. Ive had m2's and various other 4-600bhp cars and this by FAR is the best car I have ever owned. The engine noise is beyond addictive. The SMG gearbox is lovely to drive with in manual. Spend 1.5k on rod bearings if it hasn't already be done, happy days. Oh fuel is bad tho lol

The thought of taking this on as a project car really stresses me out! Lol. It's got massive potential, but there's going to be some bad headaches along the way (unless you've already got it planned?) I'd try the Audi V10 out as well and see if it they're more viable and could be tuned up or electronically boosted too

Dude! Please do this car. It’s one of my dream cars. And in the us it’s still at a reasonable price, I hoping to buy one before my 30th birthday

Do It!! That exact spec is the most gorgeous spec to me

Yes please restore one of those cars. I am sick of seeing different RU-vidrs and people ruining them and scrapping them. Calling them basketcases and throwing them away not understanding that the cars are 10+ years old and are now requiring care. Those are wonderful, amazing cars and I would love to see one finally getting the care it deserves.

You will have to replace the actuators, the rod bearings, etc etc etc, my dream car though tbh

That SMG box sounds like a Wilson pre-selecter bus gear box! Go down a gear as you approach a corner and up again on the way out and it will sort itself out, eventually!

Love the V10.. but to me it more something you going to take to the track so it's been run at the limit then you can really appreciate that beautiful sound track... For a daily drive maybe rather a V8 Jag....or a Lexus like the ISF or GSF

One of the most astounding cars ever to exist!

By all means do it! But watch out for the rod bearings as you mentioned yourself, and you HAVE to manual convert it though!

I believe a manual swap is not too tricky to do on these. At least in the E46 M3, the gearbox was the same, and you just have to replace the SMG shifting bits with a manual gear lever. The difficult bit might be sourcing the appropriate pedal box, center console and gear lever, which would be US parts.

Do it!! Very cool car. I would love to see what needs to be done to make it reliable.

I'm stateside and have been debating between the M6 or a 645/650 coupe. And this video just made that decision even more harder lol. I work remote so it would be more of a weekend or intown go getter so to speak and once a month where I have to drive from Kentucky to Nashville, TN for company meetings. My income not a problem. However the problem is finding one that has been reasonably kept up.

Best job ever mate!

I love this M6 I grew up kinda around this era and this one in blue is just dream spec for me. I don't even like Bmw that much but this has to be one the best BMWs they made . Yes there would be problems but i low-key wanna own one in the future to see what it's like. So yes buy it

Yeap , I’m a V10 fanatic too ! I have an M5 V10 and I love it !

Yes a BMW M6 should be the next project car on this channel. I recommend if you get a M6 change the transmission to a 6 speed manual. I am looking forward to seeing more V10 content on this channel.

It's solid buy and the big maintenance items (including the bearing replacement) are not too expensive. I would not however daily it. It's a weekend car.

Ah one of my dream cars, Chris Bangle's styling that fails to age even a bit as years progress

Love all the fall leaves caught in the front grill

Yessss 😍❤️ that's my dream car... The E60 M5 actually

Ohh I feel like crying when someone mentions an m6 and “trips up to Scotland” in the same sentence there is a reason it has such a massive fuel tank!

It absolutely should be the next project car. Very nice.

Ive got tge 635d (yes i know, boring diesel) but if you ignore the sound of it, its really punchy and great fun! and I can go way longer without filling up, though the M6 is my dream car right now

I had the 650i version of this car and adored it. Had it chipped as well. V8 and normal auto transmission was fantastic. Had for 5 years and not a single issue. Swapped it for a CLS63 AMG and regretted it. After 2 years went back to the newer 650i

I dailied my E60 M5 for about 5 years. Still running strong at 164k miles. Its on weekend and roadtrip duty nowadays.

I own one of those, same interlagos blue and same grey leather. used it as a daily for 2 years. Paid 30.000 euros for it and warranty company paid 20.000 euros in two years in repairs! worst was hydraulic unit of smg gearbox which was 5000 euros! in normal mode ie 400 hp it is lethargic and fabulous with 500 hp. Perfect for german or polish motorways between 150 and 250 kmh. On B roads it feels huge. And in most countries it is impossible to insure. So I have kept it for special occasions, rest of the time i drive a 135 twinturbo convertible 6 sp manual. It is faster than the M6 in normal driving and a lot more fun, also it drinks 8 l/100 km vs 15 to 25 for the M6. But please buy one you will enjoy it!

Normally I’d say meh, but that front bumper upgrade (Auto Vogue?) totally transforms it 💯

This video is among the best you've made! Production value, camera work, soundtrack, the car... and Mike is as adorable as ever! Love this video! And YES! You should go for it!

Best engine sound ever!

Love the RBR cap. :)

i remember choosing this car in need for speed hot pursuit over ten years ago now. oh how time flies.

I'm going to say yes, I daily drive an e63 635d, and with little more than a mild remap and some decent tyres, 3 years into ownership, I still have that look back at the car over the shoulder as you walk away from it.

I looooovvvee that V10 soundtrack..!!!

4:50 amazing editing!

M6's are slept on since they are maintenance monsters but would love to see you team up with ebay motor get it sorted + get some awesome v10 content out of it.

I really want to like this car and have been very conflicted. Go ahead, make me love it

Used to hate the look of these until a few years ago then I suddenly switched and think they're gorgeous

Mike, you are still young. Patience will put you in a V10 soon enough, and it will be a special V10 from a unique manufacturer in a sports-built chassis from a reputable company. The BMW is just you not being willing to wait.

That is one stunning car!!!!!

lol rod bearings are not the only reason they are cheap, you were right about the fuel consumption.. 7-10mpg is about right for around the town. Neighbour had one from new for about 4 years but sold it at 85,000 miles after his service / repair was 14,000 and something else broke shortly afterwards.

I think it would be awesome to see

Totally! It would be a great project car

Legend! Provided you don't mind fuel and upkeep. The guys at Evolve might have a gearbox tune for that?

awesome video

You already can see its a M6(In the thumbnail). I would buy it,if I had cash😂🤣

That would be a yes from me - I love it :)

So I owned a pristine 2010 M5, and I purposely wanted the SMG. It fits the purpose of the car better (luxury GT). Like a manual, SMG requires finesse and practice to drive correctly and smoothly. These are definitely heavy, but absolutely nothing short of a Honda S600 (which I own) or a Lexus LF-A or Carerra GT offers sounds as intoxicating as this engine.

New Sub! I own a e64 with 55k miles. Would love to see you do a series on my dream car!!

I owned an E60 M5 for 4.5 years after E39 M5 ownership. After the E60 M5 I owned an F10 M5. The E60 M5 is just an Epic car with so much soul and character which the later cars lack even though they have a lot more power. When my SMG pump gave up I decided to converted my E60 M5 to 6 speed manual with OE parts same as North American cars. I have since converted 2 E60 M5 to 6 speed manual in the UK and onother on its way. I loved my E60 M5 both in SMG and 6 speed manual, it has so much soul and character its pretty much irreplaceable with anything else and you should 100% go for it and do a buy.

Get it! Interlagos Blue is so nice 😊

You’ve got to get the M6. I own a e90 335i with the N54 and it’s so fun to drive and I’m sure the M6 is even better. Also, the opportunities that come along with BMW ownership are crazy. I got my license a month ago, and I’ve already been featured in a magazine, driven Sebring and gone to car shows. BMW ownership is the best.

An OK at best, money pit, just for V10 kudos.. the idea of possessing it is almost certainly more exciting than actually having it (like your high-school crush). No one will be able to convince you not to get into it, but as soon as you have it you'll start to look for something else.

Yes you should get a M6 and the first thing I would do is to do gearbox swap and fix all other issues with it

9:11 ABSOLUTELY!!!!! but the first thing to get serviced HAS to be the rod bearings. upgrade it if possible.

It’s “the giant duvet on the back” that puts me off go for the m5 if you must

The thing is, if you can afford a car with high fuel consumption and which might require parts to be replaced, you should definitely buy it. For 10000, you're getting a V10 BMW. Also, the extra money you might spend on buying a brand new car can be spent on the mods or this one.

I had the M5 with the same S85 engine. Great for a long commute but around town impossible.

Whatever upgrades you're thinking about doing, don't forget the tow hook. For towing fuel which you will undoubtedly spend while driving around, because that sucker is thirsty.

I daily drive my E60 M5, it's an acquired taste but there is no noise like it. Had 14k miles of totally trouble free motoring last year.. just buy one!