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Originally Posted by technician117
People always put a stigma on prefacelift M5's from every generation. It's really just the year where more nuances to the car are discovered and then some of them are addressed from the factory for the subsequent years. Turbo coolant hose leak can happen on any year car. Forums say the 2013's have more oil burning than newer cars but I don't think that's firmly substantiated. For what it's worth, my 2013 has been very reliable. I had 2 of the coolant hoses start to seep in the 12,000 miles I've driven the car (up to 63k now). My engine burns 1 quart between 5k interval oil changes. I'd say that's pretty good!
If you're after aesthetics and cosmetic looks, then focus on 2014+. If you're looking for a 6MT throw everything out the window and warm yourself the potential of having to buy a 2013 because most of the 6MT's were built in 2013.
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Thank you for this thoughtful , sane and rational post.
