Anyone run an E60 M5 as a daily? - Page 2

pkumarm3 · 18-09-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babw

My current daily has done 27ish mpg and I will tend to do about 7000 miles in the car PA. With the current fuel prices I'm looking at about an extra 1k per year in fuel.

What else do you feel I should be considering instead?

The 335s are great. I get around 24-27mpg on the highway and my car is tuned.

The Gorilla · 18-09-2012, 07:42 PM

Hi,

I thought the E39 M5 a poor car,
but the E60 M5 is different league.

If you want your daily driving to be
a constant adventure into the unknown
then the E60 M5 will certainly not dissapoint.

The Yanks did a bit better in that Limp
Mode for those who got a Manual Box
version, it is more fun.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

**shimmy** · 18-09-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gorilla

Hi,

I thought the E39 M5 a poor car,
but the E60 M5 is different league.

The Gorilla.

best car i ever owned

phoenixcsl · 19-09-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

best car i ever owned

Funnily enough I was talking to my mate last night who has the S/C E39, and those were his exact words too, he reckons it's a nicer drive, has more soul and all round a better car than the E60

**AlexGTT** · 19-09-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Wait a few days and somebody with an OBD machine will take It off your hands

They'd better be prepared to die a gruesome death if they go for mine.

**shimmy** · 19-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGTT

They'd better be prepared to die a gruesome death if they go for mine.

how much you selling for (is it vatable?)

bryce · 19-09-2012, 08:35 PM

I have one, feel free to ask any questions. Its not a daily but I do all the "daily duties" with it. Another car to consider would be a CLS55 - thats some motor too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gorilla

Hi,

I thought the E39 M5 a poor car,
but the E60 M5 is different league.

If you want your daily driving to be
a constant adventure into the unknown
then the E60 M5 will certainly not dissapoint.

The Yanks did a bit better in that Limp
Mode for those who got a Manual Box
version, it is more fun.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Really? The yanks are a bit dramatic.

The Gorilla · 20-09-2012, 11:21 AM

Hi,

Drive a E60 M5 with Manual 6 speed box,
and although it does not remove all
the other issues, its a much friendly car
as a daily.

Maybe a fraction slower through the gears
but it makes no difference in the
real world, and at near on 2 ton its never going
to be nimble.

Great car for across borders, providing it gets
there, but on SMG Car but best to use
Park and Ride when you do arrive.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

chrisburns · 20-09-2012, 11:37 AM

I had my E60 M5 for approx 2 years and whilst it was not my daily I currently find myself looking at them with the view to buying another next year. Of all the cars i have owned none ticked as many boxes as the M5 and at the prices you can pick one up for now they are a massive bargain.
Yes they like a drink and are especially poor around town but please people remember you are feeding 10 cylinders, not 4 or 6...

I always thought I would go down the GT3 route like so many have before me but when you sit back and work it all out I could keep the CSL add another M5 leaving me with the best of both worlds plus keeping the miles of the CSL and loosing very very little in depreciation, almost a no brainer.

For anyone who has yet to drive one and gets the chance to it takes a while to gel with the car. The advantage we would all have is experience of using the SMG box.

@the gorilla there is unfortunately not much chance of us ever getting a drive in a manual car as to the best of my knowledge they were only made for the US market. However I liked the SMG personally.

Oh and just a quick edit to say one word : warranty

The Gorilla · 20-09-2012, 02:01 PM

Hi,

2 years ownership, blimey I did not last 2 months.

Getting onto first name terms with Recovery
Truck drivers, sort of nullify's the
expectation.

The Engine and Electronics / Diff ect were altered
for the Manual Cars.

I drove one in Munich [Mule] and another in
the States.

While the Clutch is not for wimps, the
Car as a daily package I believe is
much more suited for daily trips.

The fact you should never own one without
''warranty'' and a BMW one at that,
sort of sums it up.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

20-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#18
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, Drive a E60 M5 with Manual 6 speed box, and although it does not remove all the other issues, its a much friendly car as a daily. Maybe a fraction slower through the gears but it makes no difference in the real world, and at near on 2 ton its never going to be nimble. Great car for across borders, providing it gets there, but on SMG Car but best to use Park and Ride when you do arrive. Regards, The Gorilla. Last edited by The Gorilla; 20-09-2012 at 11:21 AM. Reason: Typo

20-09-2012, 11:37 AM	#19
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	I had my E60 M5 for approx 2 years and whilst it was not my daily I currently find myself looking at them with the view to buying another next year. Of all the cars i have owned none ticked as many boxes as the M5 and at the prices you can pick one up for now they are a massive bargain. Yes they like a drink and are especially poor around town but please people remember you are feeding 10 cylinders, not 4 or 6... I always thought I would go down the GT3 route like so many have before me but when you sit back and work it all out I could keep the CSL add another M5 leaving me with the best of both worlds plus keeping the miles of the CSL and loosing very very little in depreciation, almost a no brainer. For anyone who has yet to drive one and gets the chance to it takes a while to gel with the car. The advantage we would all have is experience of using the SMG box. @the gorilla there is unfortunately not much chance of us ever getting a drive in a manual car as to the best of my knowledge they were only made for the US market. However I liked the SMG personally. Oh and just a quick edit to say one word : warranty Last edited by chrisburns; 20-09-2012 at 11:39 AM.

18-09-2012, 07:42 PM	#12
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, I thought the E39 M5 a poor car, but the E60 M5 is different league. If you want your daily driving to be a constant adventure into the unknown then the E60 M5 will certainly not dissapoint. The Yanks did a bit better in that Limp Mode for those who got a Manual Box version, it is more fun. Regards, The Gorilla.

20-09-2012, 02:01 PM	#20
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, 2 years ownership, blimey I did not last 2 months. Getting onto first name terms with Recovery Truck drivers, sort of nullify's the expectation. The Engine and Electronics / Diff ect were altered for the Manual Cars. I drove one in Munich [Mule] and another in the States. While the Clutch is not for wimps, the Car as a daily package I believe is much more suited for daily trips. The fact you should never own one without ''warranty'' and a BMW one at that, sort of sums it up. Regards, The Gorilla.