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Used 2009 BMW M5 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Bow down, the King has returned!

impreziv, 11/15/2005
2006 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The BMW M5 has always been the leader of the performance sedan class. Overall, the power, handling, comfort is unsurpassed. My trip to the local dragstrip showed 12.2 in the 1/4mile, finishing at 117mph. Thats faster than all current Lambos, Benz sedans, pre-03 Vipers. The car has yet to disappoint me. but maybe I'm to preoccupied with the performance side to notice anything wrong. If you want supercar-like performance, but need four doors, this is the car for you. If you just want a status-symbol sedan, dont buy it. This car takes a certain breed of driver to appriciate it. It is more of a moneypit than most cars. I have averaged 11mpg, even driving within speed-limits.

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5 out of 5 stars

One to stay in the garage forever

SCORPIO, 07/10/2006
2006 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Absolutely top quality ride - there is no substitute. 50/50 weight distribution and the understeer issue that existed with the e39 M5 has been drastically improved. Exterior still maintains the stealth look, but upon closer inspection has a more muscular stance than other 5-series and of course, the tell tale oval side mirror housings and the quad- tail pipes. Great color options (but still no BMW individuals colors for the US). Interior has improved over the previous model with more comfortable seats - you can sleep in these babies and full leather package with alcantara headliner is gorgeous. SMG is great, but takes a bit of finesse to get smooth shifting in paddle mode.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Porsche in a Tuxedo

drr, 10/02/2007
2007 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a 4 door race car. Performance and handling are as good as the Porsche I used to own. The difference is that this is an everyday driver. I don't understand the complaints about the iDrive. With a little effort, I find it very intuitive. The SMG is the same - with some experience, it becomes second nature.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Super sedan

cq, 07/28/2006
2006 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Traded in a 05 911 carrera S (a great car BUT not like the M5). I have no regrets. This is just a superior vehicle in so many ways. The ride is great and the performance is just outstsanding. It is my 6th BMW and absolutely the best.

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5 out of 5 stars

Performance Only

WIlliam Rodney, 09/18/2007
2007 BMW M5 4dr Sedan (5.0L 10cyl 7AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

The car's performance is better than those exotics like Ferrari and Lambo and Porsches. What I mean by performance is not just acceleration handling and braking, it includes family hauling, grocery shopping and everyday driving. Try hauling a baby seat with a Ferrari or Lambo. Try grocery shopping with a Porsche. In that means plus great handling, face numbing acceleration and you have the M5. It is my 2nd M5 and I love it. Although not as much as my previous M5 for fun-to-drive, or my neighbor's Honda CR-V for grocery shopping, but I love it, I love it, I love it

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