Overview & Reviews
BMW's top performance sedan gets some new exterior colors. Rear side-impact airbags are now a no-charge option, rather than standard.
- 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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400 HP Imola Red Super Sedan - 2002 BMW M5
By Kurt G. - October 12 - 6:58 pmThey say, use the proper tool for the job.This car is the tool for a proper driving experience. I couldnt say enough about it. Its great on the highway, with ample power to overtake the lemmings in the fast lane. Its agile on back roads, and twisties for spirited driving. Its true, they are a bit of bite to the coin purse when they break, but fortunately they have a bullet proof build quality, and breaks are infrequent. Its nice to have the ponies on tap at the press of a button. The car definitely wants to go when you press the sport button. Throttle response quickens, power and torque pin you back in the seat, steering tightens up, transmission shifts quicker. Truly a drivers car. Not for the person who just wants a personal conveyance.
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Wouldnt Trade it for ANYTHING - 2002 BMW M5
By Althund - September 8 - 3:26 pmBest all around car I have ever owned and my fifth BMW overall. I will drive this one till it dies. A lot of people have commented on high maintenance costs but I challenge anyone to say any high performance car from Audi, Mercedes or any other automaker is cheaper to maintain. They all cost $$$ for the performance. If you want cheap maintenance costs, by a Focus. Mine is a driver, not a show piece. But if I wanted a show piece, I would have bought a painting. I wanted a drivers car with the comfort of four doors. Sure there are faster car now, but they also have a multitude of complicated computers and active suspensions and systems that cost a fortune to fix. I have had mine for 3 years now, and all I have done is tires, brakes, oil and gas. My only complaint about the E39 M5 is the inability to change the nav/radio out in the car without a major investment due to the DSP system in the car. But like anything, if you are creative, you can get the system work with a tablet.
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Great car, great power which can haul - 2002 BMW M5
By ptony9 - May 26 - 1:31 pmAmazing handling, great build, great interior features and quality construction inside (instead of the cheap plastics of American muscle cars). Everything including the dashboard and door panels are high quality durable leather. Roof and some panels are all full premium suede. Yes cornering may not be as great as a true 2 door sports car. But it can beat any other sports sedan out there in cornering. If you want to improve cornering and stability to a large extent, like me go for something like a Dinan suspension, struts, light weight wheels etc.
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The Real 4 Door Sports Car - 2002 BMW M5
By silver02m5 - September 23 - 8:43 pmI bought it because there really is nothing else in its class. If you want a very fast and very comfortable big sedan with a 6 speed, this is your only choice. I owned an M3 before, and the M5 is much more comfortable/luxurious. The M5 does give up quite a bit of agility to the M3, but it makes up for that with the quiet and comfortable ride. Have a very thorough pre-purchase inspection done as there are some very expensive parts on this car. Look for a well-maintained car that was owned by an enthusiast. Reliability is very good for a car in this class, but you will be in for a surprise if you are not used to BMW maintenance/repair costs. They need all cooling parts replaced @ 5 years.
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Love this car... - 2002 BMW M5
By will - September 14 - 6:42 pmThis is the most fun in four doors available. Service is expensive after factory maintenance ends. AC fan cost me $850, Clutch around $1200 but car is truly awesome. Seats are a bit tight for bigger guys.
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Fun to Drive - 2002 BMW M5
By Jim - September 16 - 4:34 pmI purchased the car with 22k miles on it. The previous owner had taken good care of it. The car handles well and has lots of power. Driving in rush hour traffic can be a pain with the 6- speed manual. Dealership has been execllent with service. This car is as powerful as the 1998 Corvette I owned, yet has seating for 5. Insurance is costly (even for a 59 year old with a good driving record). Gas mileage average is about 18 mpg around town, which is great for a car with this kind of power. Extremely quiet and tightly put together. Has a great looking understated appearence. Probably the best car I have ever owned.
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Great car, but fragile - 2002 BMW M5
By Kim P - August 7 - 3:25 amI bought the car as a CPO and the clutch went out one week later and I had to fight with the dealership to replace it under warranty! The clutch is a known weak link on the M5. Beware: its the same as the clutch on the "regular" 5-series cars. I hope BMW upgrades the clutch on the 2007 manual M5. The performance is amazing and rivals my Corvette, but this car seats 5! I love the way the exhaust sounds on start up and under full acceleration! Im going to have to upgrade the suspension to get it to handle like the Vette though.
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Best of both worlds - 2002 BMW M5
By City Guy - July 15 - 8:06 pmThis car is the best of both worlds. Luxury and performance unlike most any other car. It fall under the category of "if you have the means..." Sounds great just pulling out of the garage.
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M5 - 2002 BMW M5
By the thailander - November 23 - 6:11 pmA true sports car w/ 4 doors. I love almost everything about this car. Fast, nimble, and stealthly!
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The Best I Have Ever Owned - 2002 BMW M5
By Sptbike - March 20 - 2:00 amOf all of the high line vehicles that I have had the pleasure of owning or driving, the M5 is the very best of the best. It is a highly versitile automobile... The proverbial wolf in sheeps clothing. It nicely transports 5 adults in stunning luxury, and at the same time will play competitively with any other vehicle (including sportbikes) on the road. It is absolutely amazing on tight country roads.
