2001 BMW M5 Consumer Reviews

Best Hidden Beast Around

Written by: Kgraves on 04/09/2006

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

The car is a soft spoken beast. You can cruise in 5th/6th gear at 40mph and have no problem or you can take it to 100mph in 4th gear with ease. It is like driving a Viper with 4 drs, lots of room & a real trunk. You seldom see M5s on the road although you see lots of 5 series cars. It gets looks & comments yet looks so normal and functions like a normal sedan. Great pricing on them now too. Get a used M5 for what a G35 costs new and you don't see yourself all up & down the road. When new it was the fastest 4 door car on the planet & will be the 2nd or 3rd fastest for a long time to come. The stock sound system is just awesome.

Favorite Features

Smooth, smooth power, great suspension, great brakes and luxury comforts all over.

Suggested Improvements

Just make the cup holders out of metal instead of plastic.

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My 01 M5 - The LeMans Blue Beast.

Written by: DWSMITH on 03/12/2005

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

By far, the best 4 seat, 400 hp car in the world. It is a beast in oxford clothes. Never a squeak inside. The clutch allows me to drive in very slow traffic with minimal effort and the torque allows me to just smoke the tires when I feel like it. As far as handling, I've never had one moment where I felt like I was going to lose control. Amazing car.

Favorite Features

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Drive and you shall Believe

Written by: E39_Lover on 12/10/2004

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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. Don't 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! Don't compromise.

Favorite Features

The Sport Mode! Very smooth Power Band, Tight Gear shifts, Suede Headliner, Two Tone Nappa Leather, Auto Rear Power Shade

Suggested Improvements

Take out the cupholders, period. There really is no more improvements.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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You all want this, let's be honest

Written by: Town Savage on 11/14/2004

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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

Favorite Features

Engine, Transmission (6gears), suspension, interior design and color options for leather, visibility, and popularity are all my favorites. It's a crowd pleaser to those who know what it is.

Suggested Improvements

Make a 6 speed Tiptronic option, automatic and manual with that extra gear.

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The Ultimate Driving Machine

Written by: dshin on 01/11/2004

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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 don't 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!

Favorite Features

An awesome engine that performs/sounds/looks like it will last forever. Solid feel that immediately tells you you're in a BMW. This is what BMW is all about.

Suggested Improvements

This car is not about the cupholders!!! Let BMW outsource that job to the Mercedes designers and enigineers.

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Great Pre-Owned Vehicle

Written by: Idwinc on 12/22/2003

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Power and handling.

Suggested Improvements

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SMOKIN HOT!!!

Written by: Gary B on 10/23/2003

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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

Favorite Features

The sport mode the sound system and the engine.

Suggested Improvements

The cup holders

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Loving every mile

Written by: thegooch on 07/09/2003

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

The engine. Its all about the engine. The appoinments are all class, full leather dash etc.

Suggested Improvements

Guages need to be a bit large and higher. Rack and pinion over recirculating ball is preferred.

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Scary Fast

Written by: SJ_Sharkie on 06/16/2003

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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. I'm very interested in how they will improve on this car in upcoming new model.

Favorite Features

Sport Mode Performance, Parktronic, Sound System

Suggested Improvements

Smoother clutch engagement, Cupholders, More horsepower!

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Freude am Fahren

Written by: Bob Westlake on 03/12/2003

Vehicle

2001 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (4.9L 8cyl 6M)

Review

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

Favorite Features

Everything, I love that I specified comfort seats as an option, really comfy.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders.

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