Overview & Reviews

BMW's top-performance sedan, the 394-horsepower 2001 M5, gets subtle exterior tweaks and a new head-protection airbag system for rear-seat passengers.

• Stellar performance, attractive and luxurious interior, understated appearance.

• $70,000 price tag, small gauges, understated appearance might not be flashy enough for some.

User Reviews:

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  Drive and you shall Believe - 2001 BMW M5
  By E39_Lover - December 10 - 5:06 am

  Amazing power, yet very easy to handle. Ultimate luxury 4dr family car, very reliable, gas mileage is ok, what else do you expect? This really is a everyday drive to work/shop/trip car. Best of the e39 and my personal opinion, best bmw ever made. It does require oil adds between the 5k oil changes, since it is a very high compression engine. Dont care too much for the new shape or the interior, plus i enjoy changing gears myself. Best car i have ever owned in every manner. This is going to become a classic! If you can afford it, buy it! Dont compromise.

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  You all want this, lets be honest - 2001 BMW M5
  By Town Savage - November 14 - 5:58 pm

  One word describes the difference between this car and all the rest, CLASS, because it is in its own. Interior design, comfort, safety, reliability.

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  The Ultimate Driving Machine - 2001 BMW M5
  By dshin - January 11 - 2:00 am

  There are truely no substitues for this machine. It is a CLASSIC which can now start appreciating in value now BMW has stopped building this model, and the upcoming new model seems to be a couple steps backwards in styling. This is a car you can drive to work everyday and dont have to have a Porsche or a Ferrari in your garage for your weekend driving pleasures. It truely is a drivers car rather than for someone seeking for a shallow status. Certainly not for someone who likes automatics!

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  Great Pre-Owned Vehicle - 2001 BMW M5
  By Idwinc - December 22 - 2:00 am

  Great drivng experience. Power available when needed along with great handling. Almost becomes too easy to drive. Gas mileage a minus unless all highway driving. Always receive compliments from true driving/car enthusiants.

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  SMOKIN HOT!!! - 2001 BMW M5
  By Gary B - October 23 - 2:00 am

  This car is truely awesome! The power the ride the comfort the handling the sound system, all incredible.

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  Loving every mile - 2001 BMW M5
  By thegooch - July 9 - 2:00 am

  I was hesitant when I first drove the car when I bought it. Very soon though I came to realize that this was a savage machine able to withstand far more then I can dish out. Most at home on a track at high speeds, it is a super tank. Hanldes much better than this family sedan should and the overall performance is phenominal. I made a couple minor upgrades for the days the car is on the track, but these in now way interfere with my everyday commute.

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  Scary Fast - 2001 BMW M5
  By SJ_Sharkie - June 16 - 2:00 am

  Great car all the way around, excellent quality and phenominal performance. This is my first BMW and now I understand all the great things the car mags say about the 5 series. Best car that I have ever owned and I would highly recommend the car to others. Im very interested in how they will improve on this car in upcoming new model.

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  Freude am Fahren - 2001 BMW M5
  By Bob Westlake - March 12 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car Ive ever, and I mean EVER, owned. Everything is perfect and its easily the most fun you can have with a 4-door on the road today.

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  Cant drive slow - 2001 BMW M5
  By Duke - October 5 - 2:00 am

  Ive never had a car that is more fun to drive. When driving it makes you want to take advantage of its performance capabilities. The only drawback is having to drive slow or in traffic. The features, looks and quality of fit and finish are impeccable. Its not a luxury vehicle it is "the ultimate driving machine".

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  Best Sports Sedan -- Period - 2001 BMW M5
  By JFB - July 30 - 2:00 am

  A "Beast" in sheeps clothing. Looks like your basic family sedan, but keeps pace with a Corvette. The fastest production sedan on the planet. Plenty of power in all 6 gears. Top speed 155 MPH (182 MPH if delimited). All the fun of a sports car. All the amenities of an executive luxury sedan. Leather everywhere. Accolades from every major automotive magazine.