The E60 BMW M5 Is the Best Car You Should Never Own 

“Dude, you don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s really reliable. I only had to upgrade 14 common failure points and now it’s just fine.”

Owning this car is like dating that super hot, super crazy chick. When its good, it amazing, when its bad it will wreck your life

Doug is the type of guy to stop at a red light in gta

The E60 m5, if you want an unreliable car, you might aswell have the world's best unreliable car

Just did rod bearings on an 08 m5 with 140k miles and let me tell you the previous owner was persistent on letting the car warm up before beating on it and that makes all the difference. They had a ton of life left on them. Key to this cars longevity is letting it warm up before play time. It’s 10w60 which is syrup when cold.

As a ex E60 M5 owner I agree with every point Doug has made about this, beautiful powerful unreliable piece of wonderful shit 🤨🧐

I think the M5 and my ex wife are related somehow. Mildly attractive and drove me to bankruptcy.

Elon Musk: "I just made a car that can fly to outer space and works on magnetic energy" Doug: "...how many cup holders does it have?"

The owner of the car deserves an award. It's immaculate

I've watched enough of DeMuro's car videos to know that he is absolutely obsessed with cup holders.

"You are sitting behind the wheel of one of the most powerful 4-door sedans ever made. You have 500 bhp at your disposal, you are about to floor the throttle but suddenly you wonder if that one short press on the pedal is going to cost you something just south of $30K, and you ask yourself: do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?"

That title broke my heart. There’s one selling near me for $13k with 75k miles 😭

They give you a road atlas so you can see all the things you could do when your M5 breaks down in the middle of nowhere

The only thing that could a made this better is if the motor blew as he drove it. That would make for at least a million more views

BMW E60 has a superb design. I consider it one of the most beautiful designs for a sedan car.

When I become a Millionaire (hopefully) I am going to f#^*ing buy this car and replace the engine everytime it fails.

That 11 year-old M5 looks brand new!!

Doug single-handedly dropped the re$ale value on this model 60% across the globe.

July 2020 and still comments use: "Hold my beer..." "Doug the type of guy..." "Scotty and/or Hoovies" "Don't let this distract..."

Damn dude. I feel bad for the guy who was the first person to reach out to him. His engine blew up!

Doug's the kid of guy to complain about an unreliable car, and then go home to drive his Land Rover.

doug is the type of guy to post 3 videos this week to pay for his ford gt repair

14:35 I checked the forum They said all of this

I owned one for five years. The clutch had to be replaced after two years (on an SMG car!). The iDrive died completely twice. I was stranded a couple of times by faulty ABS sensors. The rod bearings were replaced as part of the recall. Driving around town in London, I got 8 mpg. Despite all of that, I loved the car. The engine is amazing and sounds wonderful. I have had far fewer issues with a manual Aston DB9 or my current V12 Vantage.

Doug is the type of guy that after watching "The Fast and Furious", gave every car in the movie a 'dougscore'~

Doug is the type of guy to ask you for a lift then review your car to you all the way there

I was so damn close to buying one some years back. So glad I didn't. You reach a point in your life where you've actually matured enough to know that wanting something while affording it, isn't always enough to buy it. There are simpler ways to get problems than to buy them.

This is why I like Doug’s videos, cars not only new but from bygone times reviewed in great detail (quirks). Good work Doug, thanks for the entertainment. 👍

Someone should tell BMW that the break-in period isn’t how long the engine is supposed to last before it breaks.

Turn signals are oem mint. Never used before.

I was a salesperson for BMW when this car was new. It was a long time ago, but I remember on top of the $105k price, there was a $5500 gas guzzler tax, a $5000 dealer markup, and no test drives. Seriously, you had to overpay, and buy it on reputation alone... no test drives for a car that cost as much as modest condominium in that era. I still love that car though... so much that occasionally I consider buying one now that they're dirt cheap

Honestly it just depends on how it was cared for you can tell right away based on how the seller or owner warms it up. I passed on three different m5 because the sellers didn't warm the v10 up properly once I ran into a seller that was more worried about warming it up and pre trip care prior to test drive I knew I was at the right place. 10w 60 Liqui Moly Race GTI highly recommend 👌

No E60 M5 video should ever be made without the sound of that engine reving to the limiter through at least 2 gears. Shame on you Doug

Doug is the type of guy to have a birthday party for his car

The rod bearing issue is what happens when you give a car with a racing engine to plebs to drive . In order to have a motor like this rev as high as it does , you have to run tight bearing tolerances . They also run a fairly heavy weight oil so that when up to temp the oil can protect the engine correctly. So if the car isn't warmed up very gently, watching the oil temperature and not gunning it AT ALL until up to full temp , you will damage the bearings If the oil is not thin enough to flow through the bearing , ut cannot protect the bearing. Most normal car drivers just wouldn't understand this at all .

Just picked up one of the beauties (w/SMG) and absolutely love it! And I am a BMW fanatic who currently owns a E39 540i Sport, E53 X5 4.8is, and F30 328i. EVERY car has its issues and I have a list of them for the aforementioned cars. It's funny though, I am not sure how someone would equate a 507hp, 383ft lbs, 8250RPM redline, and 205mph top speed car with being reliable? If you want a sporty reliable car, get a Honda Accord GT. If you want an amazing one-of-a-kind vehicle, you have to be realistic about what you are getting into and be ready to maintain it.

Doug the type of guy to drive alone in the car during the day and have rear interior lights on.

Had a 2008 model myself. It was the greatest car I've ever driven, fell in love with it at the test drive. It was also extremely unreliable.

I loved my 2008 m5 and had it for 9 years. Used as a daily driver too. It was expensive to maintain but I loved it anyway. Sold it in 2019 with 44k miles. Still miss it though

Who is just watching Doug's videos over and over and over, I think I watch since this one 3 times already, Im not even a BMW guy! Doug you are just EPIC!

It's good that BMW can over engineer cup holders but the engine is a $40,000 disposable item.

Ahh good times. This E60 M5 and the Audi RS6 C6 V10 TwinTurbo with insane 580hp are my favorite cars from that era.

I used to own one of these back in 2008... amazing car. Respect. Yes I suffered some issues... but reason for me to change car was: I) how uncomfortable the car was; and, II) Range... not cost of fuel, range... if you wanted to go somehow quick, real range of the car was below 300 km, which means that every 200 km you had the low fuel warning again, making a 600 - 700 km trip a gas station tour. If you built a car that consumes so much gas, you should have a 100 liter tank (at least).

Doug, thank you for showing your girlfriend at 7:37 ;)

Doug the type of guy to wear a seat belt when riding a bicycle.

Some loves cant be explained by logic. This is one of them. Unreliable as hell but attractive as hell too

"look at the cool V10!" I can't - it's covered by an acre of plastic.

I had one of these. Loved it... One of the best BMW M out there, where else can you find a beefy V10? S85 engine is awesome. It's a BMW, it has electronics and reliable until it breaks down...

Tip: if you are buying one of these, NEVER buy one with a clean service record. This means that nothing has ever needed to be fixed on the car, and eventually the car will break. If you buy an M5 with a long service record being fixed over thousands of dollars, buy it. It's all stuff that has been done FOR you

16:58 Doug the type of guy who interrupts himself! xD

Thanks for making this video and scaring everyone away from an awesome car. I got mine for a steal!

I bought a 2007 M5 around 2010 or 2011 and had it for a few years. Didn't have any major issues with it during that time and about 20k miles but I did have to replace the battery and a few of the SMG relays. Did a ECU upgrade that claimed around 540hp on 93 octane and that thing kicked like a mule. Also reprogrammed the SMG computer with the Euro software that gave the car back real launch control and made the transmission work as designed (launch control in US spec M5's just dumps the clutch and is really burnout mode ... Euro software has both depending on how quickly you put your foot on the gas pedal when you activate it). Oddly enough the most common issue that causes the dash to light up (same on the normal E60 5-series) is the steering wheel position sensor. Relatively easy to fix but this one sensor takes out cruise control, traction control, M mode, hill assist and a few other systems. Mine came with it broken when I bought it but it was replaced for free by the dealership and then all was fine until one day the car wouldn't go into gear (that was a dangerous week driving the V10 beast without any nannies!). Some troubleshooting and a $25 relay later and all was good again. Luckily it wasn't my commuter car but I did get rid of it while things were good and I was aware of the potential for engine bearing, VANOS and SMG issues. Also got to learn BMW ISTA-D and ISTA-P quite well when I owned that car :) I would love to own one again but yeah they aren't for the uninformed that doesn't recognize their potential for issues.

Doug: Don't buy this car. Hoovie: dOn'T bUY tHiS cAR.

Doug the type of guy to wear a T-shirt under his T-shirt

I had the rare opportunity to sit and hang out in one of these, and it actually was one that ran! I even got the rare opportunity to hear it running! What a great sounding engine, when it doesn’t blow up!

I feel the same about my E90 335i.. beautiful when it runs, but such a nightmare when it has any issue (which is often)

Nooo Doug you should've adressed the exhaust note😭

Doug DeMuro:this is the best luxury sedan ever! Scotty Kilmer: let me tell you about my wife's 2003 lexus

A really useful video, full detailed and professionally explained, as a BMW fan i hardly agree that BMW V engineering according to some old models needs a huge improvement specially when it comes to the rod bearings issue that’s been a public or a common issue for almost every BMW v engine, thanks mr Demuro for the good work on each video you post. and for anyone who wants to buy a BMW is to stick to the 5series BUT with an 6inline engine just like the b58 which has enough power and we don’t need to take races on the road!

I bought one of these a little after watching this video. It is the best car I've ever driven. I don't recommend daily driving it though. I will admit it's been more reliable than my E38 and E46, but parts are extremely expensive. Gonna cost about $1500 in parts to do the brakes, which desperately needs to be done... not to mention rod bearings need to be done this year.

Reminder this also came as a wagon, making one of the coolest sport sedans also one of the most practical

Kudos to whoever cleaned this car.

Ha - owned this car, loved it - babied it and clutch went out twice $$$

The gear shift lighting up is such a good feature, especially for those new to the location of the gears

"Why does he wear two shirts?" *HE'S ONTO US, BOYS! ABANDON SHIP!*

Doug the type of guy to make fun of himself in the third person

You're so awesome Doug. How old is this and you still probably scan some comments from time to time. I had the v8 version of this, an '06 550i 6 speed manual that was reliable for awhile but then....that 4.8 is a decent motor, but it's still gonna eat you alive with the cost of the parts. The steering wheel exclamation point btw is the active steering and...mine went out and it was.like having a sunroof that won't close, which also happens alot in these cars. Nobody wants it and it was 6k to fix. Sold the car in 2020, a 550 six.speed man....for $3500....ouch! And it ran well!

7:32 Doug just got us all with the circle game. Genius

So the E60 M5 is best worst car in the world that you should shouldn’t buy..

how to become poor, buy one of these.

Thank you Doug (and RU-vid algorithms). I was about a week from relocating to south Florida where I was going to buy this same exact car. 💀

4 year necropost, but I had a 96 E39 540i in Germany back in 2004. It had the same GPS-type system, with one dial to enter the address. Used a small CRT screen and would get German TV channels if you were sitting still. Great car for the Autobahn, although the steering wasn't awesome (V-8s got recirculating ball, V-6s had rack and pinion). Drove for hours at 120mph.

I owned one for 4 years and it took me through the ringer financially. With all those issues, it still was my favorite car that I ever owned.

But does it come with an unlimited bumper to bumper warranty?

I used this video as a source of my assignments topic for Failure Mechanisms and Life Prediction analysis regarding rod bearing failure haha.

I had a E36M3 98 manual & a E46M3 competition SMG 05 both purchased new. After I totaled the E46 I purchased a new 08 M5 SMG- loved the car but about a year into it the engine failed & the dealership replaced it with a brand new one flown in from Germany. Once the warranty expired I purchased another E46M3. The M5I was like dating a super model. I got lots of attention & people wanted to race me. It was black on black But I truly enjoyed the E46m3 more. My first 2 we’re really reliable as a Toyota & were a blast to drive. I still have my E46 convertible. I love the top down with the wind breaker screen. Must have that & it’s so much fun especially living in Orange County California. I still miss the E60 sometimes. Think of the E60 as a 4dr supercar. At the time there was nothing out there for even twice the money that could beat it. Take the limiter off & it will top off at 205mph. That’s crazy for even cars of today.

Just incredible! I can’t believe how good a condition it’s in, it looks like a 1-2 year old car, someone took incredible care of the car. Wow!

Doug: Do not purchase an E60 M5 Hoovie: I jUsT PuRChAsEd an E60 M5

I watched this video before I bought my M6 two years ago, turns out it was one of the best purchases I have made. Sold it last week, and made a healthy profit including upgrades.

14:35 Doug mocks the forum guys. Classic!

"I really like the styling of this car so im going to give it a 6 out of 10"

Doug the type of guy to give his wife's cooking a DougScore

I had a 2010 Alpine White M5 with only 42K, and shortly after, had to do Vanos. Sold it and bought a 2009-equipped Manual transmission and blew the engine. I ended up supercharging the engine, and soon later, both throttle actuators went out. Thank God some fanboy from NY paid me all the money since it was Manual and Supercharged. Shortly after purchasing it Vanos pump went out on him. 😂😂😂😂 having this car is like being in a toxic relationship, two years have gone by and thinking about buying myself a third one.

I owned a 100k mile smg and never had a problem. It was the most thrilling car and I’ll never forget it!

Why would you review an E60 without reving that lovely V10? :-(

14:25 Best moment of Doug ever

I had one for 2 year it never skipped a beat the only issue I had was dodgy reversing sensors....

This car is absolutely mint ! The owner has done an amazing job taking care of this beaut

I owned one in Gran turismo, it was very reliable too

Doug never stops talking, brifing, giving information etc.. even for a millisecond. He deserves every cent he earns. Dont get me wrong, i dont know him personally, never met him but we all have to admit that he is truly a professional you tuber and he really is doing his job. Congratulations Mr. Demuro.

"It's amazing how BMW motory cycle service shows up before Car service....." That's usually how alphanumeric order works 😂😂

Hate when people blame the rod bearing . Just change it in within 30k miles or less depends how hard you drive

Scotty kilmer is somewhere laughing

If you’ve owned a M5,fill up your fuel tank before you head to the gas station. 😂then you can fill it up again.

I sold my e39 m5 last year to help purchase my 2009 e60 m5. Currently has 96k miles and I smash this thang thru the canyons frequently on my way to work and my car runs perfectly fine

14:31-14:45 LOL! The Dad jokes are just on another level. Love you Doug 😂 I also wear 2 shirts haha

Imagine letting Doug review your car, just to have him criticize it in a 20 minute video

THE MOST CRIMINAL CAR IN EUROPE

I still want one. I just gotta have a separate account with the same amount I bought the car for ready to go when it goes nuts

The cupholders are also in the E90, they were deliberately placed in front of the air-vents so you can regulate the temperature of the cup. pretty cool design.