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BMW 5 Series Saloon M5 4dr


PRICE: £65,890

TARGET PRICE: £65,079
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BMW 5 Series Saloon M5 4dr
What Car? rating - 4 out of 5
FOR  Fabulous engine and terrific chassis; as practical as any 5 Series
AGAINST  Sequential gearbox is jerky in full auto mode; huge running costs
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 3 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 5 out of 5
Awesome power but it’s not a handful
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
Expensive but desirable
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 5 out of 5
Spacious and comfortable
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 5 out of 5
Traction and grip are breathtaking
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 5 out of 5
M5 is complex but BMWs rarely cause trouble
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
A roomy car for four adults
Refinement Refinement rating - 4 out of 5
V10 howls at passers-by
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 5 out of 5
Safety features are comprehensive
Equipment Equipment rating - 5 out of 5
Standard equipment list is plentiful
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