I'm in the same boat as you. But from what I've gathered, need to watch out for SMG issues in earlier year cars. I guess the SMG issue goes throughout the years, just the unit wear. Also in 2008, they have the LCI with updated headlight, taillight, interior, misc. Would be nice to have pictures of the differences between the pre-LCI and LCI models.
Besides that, I think the E60 M5's are fairly similiar. Couple tech's told me, if can find a manual, would reduce the E60 M5 as one of the top ///M cars for the amount of know issues. Not the best ///M car, but definitely not too shaby. Of course I'm interested in the SMG so that the wife can drive it on occasion. Please post up any more SMG knowledge.
Basically it breaks down to pre-LCI and LCI E60 M5's.
Definitely love to hear what others have to say on the matter.
Besides that, I think the E60 M5's are fairly similiar. Couple tech's told me, if can find a manual, would reduce the E60 M5 as one of the top ///M cars for the amount of know issues. Not the best ///M car, but definitely not too shaby. Of course I'm interested in the SMG so that the wife can drive it on occasion. Please post up any more SMG knowledge.
Basically it breaks down to pre-LCI and LCI E60 M5's.
Definitely love to hear what others have to say on the matter.