Now that BMW E60 M5's are coming out of warranty, buying one can be a gamble if you've never owned one before or don't know exactly what to look for.
This generation of M5 is far more technically advanced that the previous E39 M5. This means that there's far more to go wrong (read: very costly repairs).
And if you just bought one, there is so much to learn about this incredible car...stuff so many owners sadly never realize...these are things that WILL make it much more fun and less expensive to own. Don't be like me and learn the hard way...
Too bad the E60 M5 Video Guide didn't exist two years ago!
It surely would have saved myself and others a lot of cash buying the wrong car...Do you know enough to buy one intelligently? Maintain it inexpensively?
Sadly, too many people don't...
So if you just purchased an E60 M5, or if you're thinking about buying one, this video guide will save you time and your hard earned money by learning about this awesome car.
If that sounds like something you're interested in, then keep reading...because you're about to take advantage of my video guide... it doesn't exist anywhere else!
But first, you may be interested in my personal story that all started a few years ago with my first E60 M5...
Learn How to Find and Successfully Buy A BMW E60 M5...
THAT WON'T SEND YOU TO THE POOR HOUSE!
When I first heard about the E60 M5 that belonged a friend, I wasn't sure about this car. I was already very happy with my E39 M5 that I'd owned happily for years. So I read lots about the new Chris Bangle designed V10 monster and concluded:
"Those crazy engineers at BMW have done it again!"
I considered the performance specs on the car and read a few reviews. It was becoming clear to me that this new M5 was likely to become the next cult classic now that the new F10 M5 has been announced. I knew that V10 motor would become a rare gem in with enthusiasts since BMW introduced their "Efficient Dynamics" program and went back to V8's but added turbo power.
Over the years I've driven and owned some incredible cars – some of them 'cost no object' – from Porsche to Ferrari to Audi. And today, I can say that
"The BMW M5 is one of my all time favorites...but she's STILL not perfect"
Not long after buying the E60 M5, many people find themselves visiting the dealership more than they would like...and paying for more repairs than they have experienced with other high performance cars.
(Is that something you're worrying about too?)
I asked the head service tech why my car was costing so much, and he told me that it wasn't necessarily the E60 M5 that was the problem, but instead it was possible that I bought a car which had nearly all the maintenance deferred... even though I had the car inspected and it showed "No Major Problems"...yeah right! The problem was that
"I had not purchased the M5 intelligently"
But it didn't have to be that way. Had I known what to look for, now that I've owned the M5 for a few years, I could easily have avoided buying the wrong car and paid A LITTLE BIT more for the RIGHT car, which would have saved me THOUSANDS of dollars in the long run! Since then I've made it my business to immerse myself in the car, its systems and requirements.
You can learn from my mistakes and find out how to locate and buy a fantastic E60 M5 in any model year (2005 m5, 2006 m5, 2007 m5, 2008 m5, 2009 m5 or a 2010 m5) that will almost be guaranteed to be problem free – if you know what to look for...
"The E60 M5 may be the best car BMW ever built!"
There's nothing out there today for the money that will provide you with the same level of driving satisfaction, practicality, style and performance. In fact this car is VERY reliable.
"And for the money...NOTHING even comes close."
Trust me, I know. Maybe today the RS8 Audi V10 or the 556 Horsepower, supercharged Caddy CTS-V might be close contenders.
"Is the E60 M5 is better than ANY other performance sedan"
Today, you can benefit from my knowledge. Learn what to expect in terms of maintenance costs, when to take it to the dealer and when to take it to a private shop (for WAYYY less money).
Find out what kind of driving style will cost you how much and why. Learn which modifications are easy and cheap. Learn which service items can be deferred and which ones require immediate attention if you don't want to blow up your credit card in the future.
"Take advantage of this knowledge...save your cash and enjoy your car more"
The video guide was designed to save you time learning what you need to know about the E60 M5...and guard you from owning a money sucking pit!
Inside the M5 Video Guide you will learn:
- Sneaky (but valuable) questions to ask when buying the car
- What easy tactic you can use to know what kind of condition the suspension is in
- Where the most common (and hidden) rust spot is that can cause major issues
- A simple trick to find out if the clutch is near the end of its life
- How to detect and avoid key electrical issues
- Common, but minor issues you DON'T have to worry about
- What maintenance costs to expect; based on YOUR driving habits
- How to save huge cash dealing with mass air flow sensor issues
- What the M5 is like to drive around town AND on the highway
- Whether or not this VANOS issue is really something to worry about or just an automotive myth perpetuated by paranoid web forum members
- Which tires to get based on criteria most people never think of
- When to consider better brakes and who to buy them from (HINT - it's NOT BMW)
- How a simple and cheap lighting modification makes the car look even cooler
- Why a 2005 E60 M5 might not seem like the bargain it appears to be
- What to do about the unusually QUIET factory exhaust
- Do you really need that expensive, synthetic Castrol 10W60 BMW recommends?
- How to know if a big suspension bill is headed your way
- Which engine modifications to consider (that is if you NEED more power!)
- What driving habit is ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED to hurt the car and cost you more than anything else
- How to get the most out of and operate key systems with quick video tutorials
The Guide is broken out into tabs by major categories. Within each of those categories are professionally produced and edited videos on each subject. You can quickly choose which subject and video you want to watch, in whatever order you want!
Each video is to the point and not a second longer than necessary. Some of them are only a minute or two long: Your time is valuable...so if video footage didn't need to be in there – IT GOT RUTHLESSLY LEFT BEHIND ON THE EDITING ROOM FLOOR!
Find out what you need to learn about the E60 M5 right now!
For less than the price of a tank of gas, you can have immediate, electronic access by ordering today.
What Secrets Do I Reveal In My Video Guide?
How to choose a near PERFECT car for YOU with the least money!
- The market favors buyers of this car right now
- Where to look for the E60 M5
- What inspections to ask for, which ones don't matter
- Why you don't need to drive the car before you buy it
- Why this is the best performance car for the money
How to save Big $$$ on Mass Airflow Sensor issues!
- Sooner or later they affect all E60 M5's
- Learn how to clean them inexpensively for DRAMATIC, instant performance gains
- Learn how to clear pesky fault codes setting off "check engine light"
- If they need replacing - don't buy them from BMW! - I will give you my secret
source and part # to buy them inexpensively online - Which tools you will need to replace or clean them yourself
How to avoid suspension issues!
- What suspension parts you need to look into
- How to tell where those parts are in their lifecycle
What 1 Thing You MUST get inspected! (Hint: Not getting this
checked out can wind up costing you big bucks!)
- Which items need to be looked into
- The key service that most sellers defer (but YOU shouldn't if you
already own it)
What the #1 single-most irritating issue for E60 M5 Owners!
- Yes, it is irritating, but if you know about it upfront, you'll be thankful
- The other things that bug owners about day-to-day living with the car
Safety features
- Many people look at this car the wrong way as a performance
sedan–but forget that–it is VERY safe...I cover all the safety options
in detail! - How the electronic software in the car will help you be a better
driver...until you are ready to turn it off!
Drivetrain!
- How to drive the car in various conditions
- What this car is REALLY like to own as a daily driver
- Performance specs and driving habits that are guaranteed to break
the bank if you drive it like this!
Why this is the best car in the world for the money!
- Comparisons with the E39 M5 (yes, I've driven and own it!)
- What the interior amenities are like
- Why this car is destined to become a classic very soon
- What things you'll need to learn to live with and others you'll never
want to be without
...and many many more tips and secrets about the BMW E60 M5!
What Else Will You Get With The M5 Video Guide?
BONUS #1 – PDF Owner Manuals:
"Get Hard to Find PDF Owner Manuals for ALL YEARS!"
$13 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Do you want instant access to the owner manuals for the E60 M5? You'll be able to start reading about everything there is to know about the car in a few minutes!
PLUS – you don't have to lug around a thick manual – because it's digital, you can read it anytime, anywhere!
BONUS #2 – Free Report:
"The Top Things BAD M5 Owners neglect and try to hide when reselling – EXPOSED!"
$27 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Are you worried about buying an E60 M5 that has easy to hide, but expensive to fix, deferred maintenance items? You should be - because it happens every day. Inside this special report, I expose the most common things that are easy to hide when selling the E60 M5 that WILL become huge problems if you don't know what to look for.
This report will show how to easily identify an E60 M5 which might cost a few dollars more to buy, but thousands less to own.
Many people have said this report was worth the price of admission alone.
PLUS – I will outline how you can comfortably purchase one sight unseen!
BONUS #3 – Detailing Secrets:
"How to keep that new look in 15 minutes a week"
$37 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Are you looking to keep your Beast looking like new? Want the paint to look like it just rolled out of a professional paint shop? I am a former professional car detailer by trade and I sell my course on how to detail cars for a living on another website.
This video will show you how to make your M5 glisten!
You'll come with me into my personal detailing bay where I've detailed a Lamborghini, an Aston Martin DB7 and a Porsche GT to name few! Learn which products I use, which ones last and which ones suck. I used to charge over $800 for an exotic detail package. This exclusive "E60 M5 Detailing Video" is available ONLY to M5 Video Guide Customers. You'll Learn:
- PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS from me that takes you step-by-step through the entire process of the initial detail! If you follow my easy directions, you can set the stage for easy touch ups later!
- WHY I RARELY "WASH" MY CARS because it's too time consuming and messy!
- WHAT TOOLS MAKE CLEANING EASY I will show you common household tools you'll need to safely clean the E60 M5 and a few incredibly cheap and useful ones you can pick up at Wal-Mart!
PLUS – I am going to SHOW YOU HOW I DRY MY CAR WITHOUT TOUCHING IT...As a former detailing professional, time was money – learn this killer trick to COMPLETELY dry your M5 in minutes. This is a time tested, safe and easy way to get water off your car and out of every crevice - FAST!
BONUS #4 – Hard To Find Magazine Articles:
"Read Rare Magazine Articles On The E60 M5 in Full Color!"
$15 VALUE! (Included With Membership)
Would you like to read original articles from years ago when the E60 M5 was first released? You'll be able to read about the E60 M5 in comparisons with other competing performance sedans!
PLUS – You'll have access to some recently published industry market updates on the E60 M5 - also in .PDF. These are all located under the 'Resources' link in the private members area.
