I was at an "M Meet" last week and had the opportunity to speak with some folks owning the new version of the M5. They told me that the E60 M5 was "full of problems" and "they spent more time in the shop than driving".
Huh?
I have to admit that the tho't of iDrive makes me up-chuck and SMG doesn't tickle my left foot much, but I tho't that BMW with it's (aaahem...) Formula One concept 'stuff' had it together. At least now.
I'm about ready to order a new car when I come off lease with my E39 M5 (which I care for a great deal...) and tho't I'd pop my butt into a new '07 M60 M5 with a 6-speed manual. (yeah, I know those with SMG think it's the cat's meow and such)
But, considering the concerns of some folks have had with the new version of the M5, I'm a bit reserved.
Does this car have more problems than the M39? (of which I've had none, other than some oil consumption, and SES crap which I ignore) I've read several threads regarding E60 problems.... are these just a few folks that are having problems, or are they a bigger deal and more wide spread?
And, why are there so many E60s available at dealers?
Thanx for the help.
BAGGER