Like the title says. I want to create a basic toolkit for my E60. This is my first foreign car and I noticed that the car uses different bolts compared to my previous GM cars. Whats the best basic tools I need to do basic work on my E60.

Thanks in advance

 

Good set of sockets, ratcheting box wrenches, and torx set

 

I have a small box with sockets that fit various bolts on the car, wheel bolts, body panel bolts....flat head screw drivers...and a LED flashlight...set of various screw bits also

 

Thanks guys. I guess right now what stands out the most is a good torx set.

 

LOL doesn't have to be THAT good, I got my set including 6 different torx drivers and 6 additional bits for $4 at auto zone. Not bad for something you will definitely need at some point.

 

Thats whats up. I'll grab a set when I need more Air Freshener Trees LOL

 

For sure get the Metric set

 

 

16mm wrench.ratcheting
7 to 8 8to9 mm bleeder wrench., I forgot which on the M5 rears are an odd ball shape
19mm deep socket and short in 6 and 12 point, hardened
torque wrench 3/4 drive FT lbs
torque wrench 3/8 drive inch lbs
Torx assortment works
RHINO RAMPS
Line wrenches brake etc...
Anti seize and grease
gloves
eye wear

 

+1 add to this a 7mm hex bit for a socket wrench so you can easily replace the brake pads (the caliper requires this) - got mine from Sears for $5, and a tool to push the brake pistons back in - again I got mine from Sears for $4.