I've owned many BMW M cars but without a doubt the E60 M5 came with the most amount of caution before purchase. Between the issues with the rod bearings, Throttle body actuators, the diff, SMG pump, Etc. The E60 seemed to have a dim light shined on it as a problematic M car that would be better passed over. I got lucky and a friend of mine was selling his with decently low milage and all the repairs done. So I jumped at the opportunity, after picking it up my first impression was that there is alot going on with the car especially for someone that has never driven an SMG before. There are tons of videos of people explaining all the negatives of owning this car but not many of the performance. There are plenty videos of people driving and commenting on the performance but not many that give real numbers. So I put together my own review of the car and logged a real 1/4 time as well as answered all the questions that I had before buying. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsLZt4x4PW8&t=261s

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