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Originally Posted by wzf1943
Hi Everybody
I'm a newbie in this forum. I own a e90 328i. And I like it so much. Right now I'm thinking to change a better car  My requirement is 4 door Sedan. And my budget is around $60,000. So I think M5 is a good choice? I know BMW is pretty good at inline 6 engine. But I'm not sure if V8 is like inline reliable. I read F10 M5 articles for almost 1 year. I know BMW's V8 is not that reliable as inline 6. So could any one give me some advices about this choice. Cause I don't want spend all my time in mechanic shop...
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I have a '14 CPO F10 M5. Have also owned a '13 F10 M5 & a '15 F01 750i.
The M5 is great. Massive HP & TQ. Total luxury + performance in one package. But a few things to keep in mind if you do take the plunge:
1) Try to get a '14 or later year model after the refresh. The earlier versions tend to burn oil. I had a '13 and added 1 quart monthly. The turbos also broke. Never tracked it. It was a semi-weekend car.
2) Get an extended warranty. Fixing the turbos on my '13 would have cost $20K. Repairing anything is expensive. Warranty saved me.
3) Insurance will be considerably more expensive with a V8 motor car. Check w/ your provider to get an estimate.
4) Try to test drive one to see if you're okay with the larger size. The car will be less nimble around corners than a 3 series. Maneuvering in and out of traffic on a freeway though isn't hard.
Good luck!