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We all know that the E60 BMW M5 is one of the best cars in history. However, it is also one of the cars that are undeniably scary to own. Maintenance is one of the typical reasons for this. Many have noticed how the maintenance needed for an E60-generation BMW M5 delivers consistent uneasiness to its owner. For this reason, the Everyday Driver published a video showcasing this super sedan E60 while wearing one of the most remarkable engines. The group aims to check if this engine is worth that uneasiness.
With its 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V10 engine, the E60 BMW M5 produces 500 horsepower and accelerates at 8,000 rpm. This car also produces one of the most flavorful noises and makes it even more attractive as it passes the road. Although this car displayed the start of BMW’s too high-technology setup for its chassis dynamics, the E60 BMW M5 is still perfect to drive. The real problem comes in when this superb engine, along with its fancy tech setup, discharges unnecessary materials. It indeed gives its owners a great deal of anxiety with the needed cost to repair and maintain it.
Rod bearings are the main issue for the engine of the E60 M5. It shows low tolerance when it comes to doing its role. For instance, you begin to exhaust it once the engine oil fails to perfectly fit the temperature. It also becomes the case when you push the engine quite hard. For this reason, its quick breakdown can greatly affect the engine. This has been the case for several owners as they ride under 60,000 miles. However, some attests that it should be fine if the engine has been properly warmed up and have the rod bearings rest after every 50,000 miles or so. Unfortunately, the anxiety is still there because of the uncertainty of whether it will fail you or not and the large cost needed for this setup.
Nevertheless, Everyday Driver claims that owning the E60 BMW M5 is definitely worth that anxiety. With a caution though and the fact that it requires a warranty. If you decide to buy an E60 M5, you have to make sure that you have the said warranty. Saving your pocket and your heart are its main purpose and therefore allow you to enjoy your own E60 M5.
