2003
BMW M5

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Timeless automotive classic - but not for everyone
I purchased a 2002 with 130K miles and drove it as my daily driver until the timing chain guides gave out at around 240K. I liked it so much that I bought another one for a preposterously low price at the beginning of the pandemic, which I still own. BMW is primarily an engine builder. This engine just feels so good, especially- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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Unreliable, doesn't live up to the hype.
I purchased a higher mileage e39 m5 and the car was in the shop every month for repairs. At ~20 years old, the plastic is already brittle and worn, rubber is failing. There was abnormal, excessive oil consumption. Maintenance/repairs came out to a ridiculous $1 for every 1 mile driven. You do the math. The prices on these cars- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
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dissapointed
Seats were way to stiff, and no where near as plush as the Mercedes c class. The ride was also too stiff and just bumpy for lack of a better word. Also in corners didn't exactly give you the sensation that you were on rails as many other top of the line German engineered cars do. Other things to complain about would be the bland- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
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future classic
The E39 M5 is used as a yardstick for modern sedans yet the car has been out of production for 11 years. Good reasons: It has a high quality roomy interior (although rather plain) combined with a smallish exterior size, very powerful but economical engine (mine does 24 highway @ 65 mph, 21.5 mpg overall for the last 18,000 miles),- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
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M5 is the BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!
This car is the beat well rounded car ever. The fastest production car when it came to the market. You can seat 4 people with lots of room. And the car really moves for being 4k pounds. Push in the sport button and it's like it picks up 60 more HP and grips the road great. They only brought 10,000 cars from this third GEN M5- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
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great but pricy
great car for performance car enthusiast or a couple times a week ride.I bought mine used,and performance,handling were amazing! acceleration mind blowing. but withing a year and a half needed so much maintanace i could barely keep up,and depreciation is crazy.Great car but comes with a steep price.Would i buy another one-probably- Purchased a Used car
- Does not recommend this car
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Dream car realized
I love this car. I have had a 525,540,M3 and now the king the E39 M5. It is a wolf in a sheeps clothing. Daily driver for sure but a sportscar when you push the pedal. Its great on long or short trips and the sport button is s blast. The styling is my favorite or any BMW ever made clean lines and no wasted steel. This car is- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
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My wife cried when it left for its new home.
From the day I first drove the e39 M5 I wanted one however I didn't want a used one and as they stopped production in MY2003 I decided to wait for the e60 M5. When it came out with only SMG I found a low mileage e39 LeMans Blue still in warranty and didn't regret it. This car will be a great addition to anyonye's garage and- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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Best all around sports sedan you can own...
I can't say enough good about the E36 M5. I bought a used low mile 2003 M5 a year ago and it lives up to all the praise it gets. The acceleration and handling are increadible, but is capable of being a daily driver. I think it's the best performance sedan for the money! Comfort and a rare level of performance for a car of this- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
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Should have never sold it.
Over the years I have owned more than a dozen BMW's. From a few 3 series including an M3, almost all 5 series models, a 740il, couple of X5s (including the 4.8is), and the Z8 my wife still has. Of all these cars, and the 911 I have now, the M5 was the best, most rounded car. The only car I can think of where you can seat 4 people- Purchased a New car
- Does recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2003 BMW M5?
The 2003 BMW M5 is available in 1 trim level:
- M5 (1 style)
What is the MPG of the 2003 BMW M5?
The 2003 BMW M5 offers up to 13 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2003 BMW M5?
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Is the 2003 BMW M5 reliable?
The 2003 BMW M5 has an average reliability rating of 3.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 BMW M5 owners.
Is the 2003 BMW M5 a good Sedan?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2003 BMW M5. 70.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.2
- Interior: 4.1
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 3.7
- Exterior: 4.5
- Reliability: 3.3