How reliable would you say the E60 is?
05-16-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='880394' date='May 16 2009, 11:30 AM
This is interesting because 90% of people that own a E60 on the Bimmerfest forums would say that they would NEVER own a 5 series that was out of warranty.
Well yes we say those things because as well all know each part is EXPENSIVE! I've had my BMW for almost 30,000 miles already I bought it at 42,000 and paid for an extended warranty.
So far I've needed a new radiator would of been a little over $600 for the part plus labor. It was all covered... had the passenger restrains malfunction need the seat pad replace, would of been over $1000 all free on my warranty.
Little things go wrong all the time, It's just nice to know you don't have expected bills to pay when you have a warranty in place.
Now see if I was in a ford... Then by now I would of needed new spark plugs. oil changed every 3000 miles, new fuel pump assembly, new fuel regulator, new water pump, new ac condensor the list goes on.
I'd just get a honda if I were you or I hear they have an excellent deal running on the new Hyundai Genesis. lol JK
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05-16-2009, 12:26 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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After getting out all the bugs left by the previous owner, I must say it's as reliable as anything mechanical with a lot of electronics. Go for it.....
05-16-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ta0sum' post='880424' date='May 16 2009, 03:15 PM
my e60 is very reliable ! 83k miles and running like a beast
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71k, no ex warranty, have not spent one dollar on repairs
05-16-2009, 01:04 PM
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2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
Have driven mine from 95000 to 146000kms in a year and a half. Not a single problem so far, just the regular maintenance, so it's holding together way better than the Audi's I used to drive
05-16-2009, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
With my 3 E60's over the past 2 years, I have never had a major problem...well, none I didn't create myself. 
05-16-2009, 01:47 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
Very reliable I think ,its just the little niggles and odd software problems which generally let it down IMHO, not to mention some clear design faults depending which model you have, nothing which should leave you stranded generally tho.......
05-16-2009, 03:53 PM
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First year model so I regret not having optional HUD, BT, SMG, 4.8L engine, and LCI. Other than that it's been reliable, maintenance wise 
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05-16-2009, 04:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Custom Matt White Paint by PLATINUM VIP | Sport Pkg | Cold Weather Pkg | 6 Speed Manual | Premium Sound | Oem ///M5 Front Bumper | Oem ///M5 Rear Bumper | OEM ///M5 Side Skirts | Oem ///M5 Trunk Finisher | Oem ///M5 Fenders | 20% Tint | Vip Modular Wheels | 21x9.5 F | 21 x11 R | Magnaflow Exhaust | AAA Oval Tips | RPI Scoops | KW V2 Coilovers | Predator Ice V2 Angel Eyes | LED Side Turn Signal Markers ( Smoked ) Cross Drilled Rotors | CF Engine cover | Axxis Deluxe Break Pads | K&N Drop in
Originally Posted by Tru5' post='880096' date='May 16 2009, 03:24 AM
very reliable...My e60 takes me to work,does my homework, give me a bath, and save me from those ninjas.
