BMW E60 M5: A 1:1 2010 Example

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[@governmentequalsmindcontrol]

The mirrors, and the colors are the only difference I can see and find also. Beautiful car and that manual for an 2010 anniversary edition will make that thing worth way more than an smg any year car.. 👍

[@nitramh24]

You made this car 100% correct! Congrats to you and the lucky owner!

[@samg5543]

I just happened to paint this guy's 30 Jahre M5 recently. Small world stumbling upon this video.

[@DK-421]

Holy moly that car is a beauty.

[@MrMihaiD]

Beautiful example with individual interior.

[@DannysGarage]

That awkward moment when E39 Source has become E60 Source (I'm just joking). Having worked on the two a bunch, there's a lot of similarities between the two in terms of the chassis.

[@lonespanker2823]

Beautiful paint, would have liked to see the metallic fleck. I have the 06 e60 m5 S85 smg in Silver Grey . Fun car and the engine sound never gets old.

[@dnbuzumaki79]

Mine is Monaco blue over Portland brown car is amazing and sounds like nothing on the road and I have the folding rear seats

[@djiqs]

Great car, I was distracted by the E90 335 in the video as well since it looks exactly like my car!

[@desierra99]

What a beautiful car! My E39 M5 is currently with you getting work done, but I already warned my wife that an E60 M5 will be my next car 😂

[@E39Source]

And is your M5 Carbon Black or LeMans Blue?

[@desierra99]

@@E39Source LeMans Blue I can't wait to get back in the driver's seat. I'll try to do an introduction video soon. I'm still in awe that I went from subscriber to customer. Thank you for everything.

[@E39Source]

@@desierra99 Excellent! Your M5 is coming along very well. The driveshaft will delay the job to the end of next week, but we'll get everything else taken care of in the meantime. Differential is already back in with fresh fluid, seals, and bushings.

[@GeorgeAusters]

This isn't a 25 year anniversary car.. They have special door jam kick plates that display it is a 25th anniversary car

[@BestMotorWerks]

Great spec m5

[@awdgsx415]

@e39source From my understanding To mark the 25th anniversary of BMW Motorsport GmbH, a series of 25 cars were produced as a special edition in late 2009. They were painted in a special colour called "frozen grey metallic", which was Space grey with a special type of matte clear coat that produced a frozen look on the surface. The interior was from BMW Individual, and matched to the paintwork with a combination (bicolor) of black and Silverstone II Merino leather. Early cars had the regular black full leather option (X3SW) and interior trim panels in black piano finish (0XE7). 14 left-hand-drive Anniversary cars (including one touring) and 11 right-hand drive (all were saloon) were produced. Most LHD Anniversary cars were sold to Germany with eight examples, followed by Brazil with five. The only anniversary touring was delivered to Switzerland and the right-hand drive cars were distributed in ten examples to Great Britain and one to Australia. Also the door sills had the badging "M5 25 Anniversary". I own a 2009 M5 E60 and have almost every option this vehicle has minus the heated rear seats, soft close and heads up display. I was hoping to see something special on this car that mine didn't have and realized hey it's converted into a manual that's something rare 🤣.

[@E39Source]

Thank you for this comment! I appreciate the detailed insight.

[@awdgsx415]

@@E39Source Is your shop open to the public or is it by appointment only? I think I've passed by your shop before.

[@E39Source]

@@awdgsx415 We are service by appointment only, but I'm happy to put you on our schedule!

[@aidanlyons1155]

I just bought a 2010 535xi 6-speed manual from Copart and it hasthat same color interior. I dont have the AC on the seats,nor the MDM button-mine is a dsc- and Im sure I missed something else. Its got a bucket load of electrical problems and I just had a new clutch installed. I'm tempted to sell it but I'd lose a ton of money on it since it will be a salvage title once I get it inspected etc. That M5 is gorgeous though

[@analogdriven]

Cool car Ryan thanks for sharing. I quite like this flat silver type color, usually I dislike the matte paint jobs but this is perfect. Because of the type of color it is(Metal flake maybe?) it makes it look like there's a slight gloss. Also, I would love to submit a intro of my E39. It's got a cracked bumper which is why I haven't posted any intro to it yet. Once I replace the bumper I'll do a full overview and test drive video. But I do have one video on my channel of me taking the car out to get a feel for the clutch after having some work done(Timing chain replacement). It's not the color combo I wanted, Silver or Black on Black, but it's Oxford Green Metallic over Sand Beige interior. It's really grown on me and I love how these factory colors change so drastically in different lighting conditions.

[@E39Source]

Oxford green is a pretty unique color on the 540i, where as Silver and Black were most common. You can read more about sharing your video here: www.e39source.com/participate I can't wait to see more!

[@user-en7gw1vk9y]

El BMW más bonito de todos es precioso ❤❤❤

[@user-co5vf5ph8p]

nothing beats the e39 m5

[@jgrodz8889]

This is NOT a 25 Jahre M5. Just a 2010 Frozen Grey. Research will show the 25 Jahre M5’s were Euro-Spec only. I thought this was a federalized euro car when you started the video, but when you showed the interior it was a dead giveaway this is not a 25J. Research will show you the many differences between this car and a real 25J. Seats are black with white center, black headliner, 25J door sills, etc. Once you mentioned that the owner had a metallic white one with the sequential vin I knew exactly what car this was. There are pictures of both cars together brand new during delivery on M5Board. Definitely not 25 Jahre, just two BMW Individual 2010 M5’s.

[@benzgarden]

The white car is Brilliant White, just 2 were ever made in that color. And looking back at the Team Speed / M5board post appears that it got the 25J interior!

[@msport_erick]

Year

[@UMNRZ]

I agree. This isn't a 25 Jahre edition. I believe they exclusively came with the 167 M style alloy wheels and 25th Jahre decals on the interior. Still a lovely car 👌🏽

[@javierjimenez3627]

Can I have the link?

[@SamBao]

11:07 that usb port is for updating the iDrive navigation maps, introduced at the same time as CIC

[@adhmadhm4444]

المااانيا 🇩🇪🔥🇸🇾👑

[@yn9637]

Mashallah

[@joshuad1716]

The USB port in the glove box is for the hard drive that the CIC uses, you can plug in a flash drive to download music, that’s also the port you use to install updates to the system as well

[@FishFind3000]

My 08 e60 550i has usb and aux in the center console

[@joshuad1716]

@@FishFind3000 yes, those ports are to connect to the CCC/CIC interface, the USB port in the dash is strictly for the CIC hard drive

[@rheinamacher1990]

Hey Ryan, I can'r think of any reasonable excuses to why I can't drive a vehicle with a manual gearbox, other than my parents' driving only cars with automatic transmissions, hence never getting the opportunity to learn how to drive a stick at all. This leads to my question regarding the possible different transmission options for a E39 M5 (or any other BMW that retrofitted a S62 engine, for ex. E38 7-Series) that has a S62 engine powering the chassis. I believe the ZF 5HP24 auto steptronic transmission retrofit has been attempted, but due to exorbitant cost overruns and communication failure between the transmission and the DME, the 5-speed auto from ZF was not going to ever be an option. But my question to you Ryan is, could you possibly retrofit the SMG-II automated manual transmission or the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) to the S62 engine? I think it would be possible because both the SMG-II and the regular 6-speed manual share the same Getrag Type-D 6 speed transmission with each other, with the exception of the SMG-II having a SMG pump strapped to it and it having only two pedals similar to an automatic car, whilst the traditional 6-speed manual has 3 pedals of course. And I wanted to share this link in regards to a possible S62 and DCT retrofit, by which a company called PMC Motorsports that actually manufactures an adapter that would allow the DCT transmission to perfectly bolt to the S62 engine: pmcmotorsport-shop.com/product-eng-3220-Adapter-Kit-BMW-M60-M62-BMW-DCT-DKG-Getrag-GS7D36SG-Inline-six-H.html. So I guess if that adapter works without any flaws, you would only need to work out any communication software between the engine and transmission that might require a custom, non-OEM DME. What are your thoughts Ryan, do you think any of these two gearbox options might work for those who are 6-speed manual challenged?

[@E39Source]

In theory, it would absolutely be possible to use the SMG-II or a custom DCT/adapter plate setup- mechanically. The problem would all come down to electronics, like DME/EGS communication. It would be about a million times easier to simply learn how to drive manual.

[@omairtheman1]

Great video! How much do you guys charge for the conversion from SMG III to 6MT?

[@E39Source]

Please email me at [e-mail] for an estimate!

[@groupb5420]

Here in the UK it’s around £6000 , the company that quoted me is called “ everything M3’s “ and they have great feedback and knowledge of these cars.

[@AcidVFR400R]

I have a silverstone silver 07 E60 M5 pre LCI, I have the OG CIC system that while dated is functional, and i plan to replace it with a 12" android screen, mine does have the larger mirrors tho and from what i can see it came with them from factory. Uk spec maybe is larger as we dont have the magnifing lense mirrors (objects are closer thing) I always wondered what specs options were out there for the M5, with the plan to make My M5 oem plus with all the options i wanted on it. thanks for the upload.

[@E39Source]

A 2007 M5 would have CCC (at least from factory) navigation. The larger mirrors wouldn't have come from factory either, unless that was a UK thing.

[@FCry0suke3S]

@@E39Source hi, have you guys done an smg to DCT transmission swap for the e60?

[@E39Source]

@@FCry0suke3S We have not, and we do not have the desire to offer that service at this time or in the foreseeable future. I don't see the DCT as an upgrade over the SMG. While it does shift quicker, it doesn't add anything positive in the way of drivability to these cars.

[@FCry0suke3S]

@@E39Source thanks for the reply! If I wanted to do a 6 speed swap to my 08 e60, how much would everything would cost?

[@E39Source]

@@FCry0suke3S Please email me at [e-mail] for an estimate!

[@TVang]

Nice car, didn’t know these existed. What’s the turn around time for a manual swap on something like this?

[@E39Source]

If we have all of the parts when the car is delivered and don't run into any issues, the conversion can be completed in 2 weeks. However, the vast majority of services of this scale end up taking a bit longer as customers decide to have other maintenance or upgrades performed to the car at the same time.

[@TVang]

Have you ever looked into the DCT swap? They seem to be getting more popular these days.

[@BimmerJunkie]

The mirrors 09 and 2010 had them, my 09 e60 m5 has the larger mirrors

[@hansbrix2495]

There are 2 different leathers on the steering wheels, one is for heated, the other is for non heated. The softer leather is padded wears very poorly and is not very durable.

[@eddiemichael4333]

I don't see radar în the grill and night vision, în rest a very beautifull BMW e60 M5.

[@hovnojede010101]

Hey, Ryan! Sad to inform that this is NOT a '25th Anniversary M5' (KA345)! Only 27 were reportedly made in late 2009 as MY2010, both LHD and RHD, for RoW markets exclusively. U83 Frozen Grey metallic (base coat Space Grey) was indeed the only exterior colour option; the interior was also only full-leather Merino Black with Merino Silverstone seat inserts and 'light grey' stitching. Weirdly enough, UK RHD cars had the standard Merino Black interior. Door sills were black with 25th Anniversary insignia. Those were the only differences. Bigger mirrors were part of the March 2009 model year update as was CIC iDrive (although, I think that one came a bit earlier in Autumn 08). Nonetheless, the car in your video is a very special one-off build: Frozen Grey with Individual Merino Platinum interior. There's a post on Teamspeed from when this very car was brand new (can't post it on YT).

[@benzgarden]

Possibly built alongside the 25th anniversary cars and this one slipped through into states? It’s 1 of 1 in the US in this color.

[@hovnojede010101]

@@benzgarden Could have very well been built in the same batch, yes. 25th Anniversary were built between Nov and Dec 09, afaik, and the US car was shared on the forum Dec 26th.

[@benzgarden]

@@hovnojede010101 makes sense. I know this car. It is a 11/09 production. Actual production date was 11/30/09.

[@hovnojede010101]

@@benzgarden Cool!! Back when Individual builds were a lot more scarce and not as shared on the Internet... they're really pushing BMW Individual options these days.

[@alibhatti9181]

Thanks for sharing. Based on the Teamspeed post, this and the sister car are indeed very very rare. The Individual requests were quite special, the original owners must have been VIP in the BMW system. Fast forward to today and it seems the M5 CS is indeed the final farewell before things start going downhill quickly.

[@aapaap8595]

No adaptive cruise control, high beam assist, night vision. Does it have a heated steering wheel?

[@mikespeksnijder8650]

adaptive cruise control and night vision were never an option for an m5

[@user-oj6vl8io3f]

How much are you charging for a manual swap. I have an SMG I’m considering swapping

[@E39Source]

Please email me at [e-mail] for an estimate for your M5 or M6!

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@gabrielmunteanu2445]

Car year?

[@CarsOverPeople]

If I am not mistaken, the late 2009’s & all the 2010’s also received some engine improvements as well. Can’t remember what exactly but I’ll post the source down below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmeVYaekrbalg80

[@Dark_Vader888]

Owned an 07 for 11 years. First 10 years were fine but after that and around 60k, things begin to implode fast. SMG was always terrible, vanos, cooling, idle control valves, valves, cooling and the list goes on. Yes the engine sounded great but there is a huge price to pay to drive this pig and at the end of day just not worth the effort.

[@BimmerJunkie]

Have you guys tried to mate a e92 m3 dct to the e60 m5?

[@E39Source]

We have not. BMW's DCT is equally as garbage as the SMG.

[@jakesantangelo4]

What the average price for a bearing job if it’s still in good shape

[@E39Source]

It's around $3,700 to replace rod bearings, including the high-pressure VANOS line.

[@godla26]

I am at the cross roads of either fixing my smg or doing the swap. How much it would cost to do it from you?

[@E39Source]

Please email me with your VIN for an estimate: [e-mail] Thank you!

[@godla26]

@@E39Source ok

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

What is moneys one e39 M5 just one is for sale for mie y love it the e39 M5 v8 4L ho 4L4

[@jensgerdes45]

Such a genius brilliant machine - and then 65 mph…🤣 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷‍♂️🇺🇸 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 😎 with NO speedlimit 🤪🏁

[@rheinamacher1990]

The only rare E60 M5 you probably haven't seen is the DInan 5.8L stroker vehicle.

[@PeteRoy]

BMW & Bosch no longer makes fuel injectors for this car, how do we replace fuel injectors for the E60 M5 in the future?

[@E39Source]

As of right now, it appears that the only option would be to buy used injectors. We'll have to hope that BMW or Bosch decide to manufacture more in the future.

[@PeteRoy]

​@@E39SourceE39M5 channel replied also and said Ferrari 599 injectors can be used with a custom map but didnt say how to do that, do you know?

[@E39Source]

I have not heard of this method. @@PeteRoy

[@maxforce]

Ask Will Turner, He had one.

[@jonathanbashar]

You forgot to add the 3rd pedal!! 😂 I'm assuming its the shadows and the lack of metallic pedal cover that hides it?

[@E39Source]

Oh it's there, and it's absolutely miserable to install! He had sport pedals on the throttle and brake, but we couldn't get one yet for clutch when this video was made.

[@jonathanbashar]

@@E39Source Truth! I just added mine today. Your videos have been absolutely instrumental, though I've strayed a bit here and there.

[@izaacsilva9148]

I had a question to see if you’ve ever ran into this on an e39 my 540 I won’t lock from the key but it will unlock and open the trunk and it registers the key lock button because when I press it, it turns the light on and the doors were locked with the button inside the car, and if I put the key in the outside door lock and lock it, it locks, but not with the button I had a question if you knew anything about this problem

[@E39Source]

Very odd-- I would try a battery reset. Unplug the negative cable from the vehicle's battery overnight. Then plug it in the next morning, and see if that changes things.

[@izaacsilva9148]

All right, thanks man I’ll try that

[@izaacsilva9148]

I have one more question do you know if there’s a way to make the alarm sound off when you unlock and lock the door on the e39

[@E39Source]

@@izaacsilva9148 Do you mean the one beep for lock and two beeps for unlock? This feature can be coded on/off.

[@izaacsilva9148]

Yeah, how do you do it?

[@DuaneMoore]

What’s up Ryan. I sent my black beast to “ Nathan’s BMW workshop “(KZbin ) To Resurrect . this video is inspiration . Oh like your poppa I bought a Ferrari ( f430) In the meantime Cheers brother always love your content Duane moore

[@E39Source]

What are you having done? Congratulations on the Ferrari, how do you like it?

[@DuaneMoore]

Full motor rebuild on the m5 F430 is wonderful. Sound , headers fabspeed exhaust and a tune . Just had custom rims made . But the unicorn will live again. Maybe a 6 speed in the future from e39 source 😉

[@E39Source]

@@DuaneMoore Oh wow, did the engine fail? Stop by in the Ferrari sometime!

[@DuaneMoore]

Will do ( f430) 3,000 miles and it threw a rod after the rod bearings were done . They said it was valve float Nate said no way and my other mechanic buddy said the same

[@GeorgeAusters]

I'd love a 25 year anniversary car but they're £40-50k minimum!

[@thecynicalafro160]

What's up with those Prius's

[@E39Source]

Fleet vehicles for the business across from ours.

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Haaa c est intérieur cuir blancs ca demande souvent de l entretien du nettoyage fréquent mais sinon il claque si ta les vitres arrière teintée non merci quand ta un telle intérieur il faut le montrer c est la classe a dallas ce style houaaa en plus boite mecanique en Europe c est rare si bien que j en est jamais vue même a l usines celle qu on sort des chaînes non pas de boites mécanique sinon direct j achete je suis pas trop la boite auto aux volant non c est pas dans mon usines qui font des e60 v10 boite mecanique jamais vue mais j adorer en avoir une

[@MikeyPraz2121]

Get the manual or don’t bother. It will just be SMG hard ache. Manual 1-1300 and like the man said way more fun and way more reliable. 🎉

[@mr.eurocarturboit2251]

Take away 60k miles that car would be worth 140k all day

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Thé M5 is one e60 v10 M5 where is the dollars one v10 M5 BMW sir please mis just the e39 M5 is ok what is 💸dollars ho euro one e39 M5

[@javierjimenez3627]

I don't like manual e60s

[@dr.elvis.h.christ]

The E60 is fugly and likewise for its successors. I'll keep my beautiful E39.

[@aapaap8595]

Your opinion is irrelevant.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

lol *e39 driving by that has nothing to do with the video got you off topic

[@jeremy4925]

This is a car made legenday by non owning fanboys but anyone who has owned this money pit knows better.

[@SJWetz88]

I have one with 120k on it and it’s been fine

[@cb7rider18]

as a bmw tech tat car is garbage its cool tat is has a v10 tho

[@Edison73100]

Looks like it has wheel spaces, is that true?

[@E39Source]

I don't recall if this M5 had spacers, maybe 3 or 5mms?