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[@larryhoudini3331]

It's great to see the excitement this M5 provides you. I'm 78 years old and have owned my F90 for 5 years. It makes me feel 19 everytime I get behind the wheel.

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s so good to hear!! I’m really in love. Thanks for watching!

[@mrbleach4609]

Would you ever buy a used one im looking at one with 10k miles . How has it been reliability wise.

[@AdrianaDeLys]

Damn you old af. We need more old people like you

[@spaceghost3696]

You're kidding?

[@rogermoore2365]

Nice

[@vonfragyou]

BMW makes you feel special. Having a 5 series or higher has the next level BMW goodness. Enjoy the ride.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!!!

[@isserdigan2835]

Except it doesnt have a manual 😅

[@CarlosGutierrez-wp9kl]

@@isserdigan2835 Damn imagine a manual M5 F90. That would be insane. But I believe there are some new M3 with manual gearbox if I'm not wrong.

[@atruetone]

Agreed. Had an F90 then got a G80…. And now I just signed for another F90 lol. There is something much more special to me about the M5. It’s not as much of a hooligan or as nimble and connected feeling as the G80 but there’s something else to it. Can’t totally articulate it but I always felt like a boss in my M5. In the M3 I feel a lot more pedestrian if that makes sense, even though it is a damn near six figure car. It’s nowhere near as luxurious and the I6, while an amazing engine, just doesn’t compare to the V8.

[@vonfragyou]

​@@atruetone The new 2025 M5 is not so pretty. Hope you found a good deal on a 2024 or older model. I currently have a 2020 F83 with all the options, not as nice as M5 but having convertible is my favorite option. Enjoy the ride!!

[@CJatplay]

Watching you have fun in your car and light up when you see other cars on the street is so enjoyable. Great choice on the M5.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! The BMW community is amazing.

[@kachm3]

Tommy! So happy that your back in a BMW! Once again congratulations so happy for you! Can’t wait for the content to grow and watch you do you things to the M5! Many blessing! catch you around buddy 💪🏼

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for the love!!!!

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

I love my F90. I've had it for a few years and it still excites me everytime I get into it... and it's got so much power it scares me at times :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Depreciation sucks but it is an awesome car.

[@ottoviews]

@@TommyLGaragesince they stopped making m5 a I own a 2019 m5 comp will it go up cause I wanna know if I should get rid of it sooner for a newer M like a m4 or something

[@howyouseeit]

that was me and my friends you ran into on the highway 🔥🏎️

[@TommyLGarage]

Great looking cars!

[@joeymustang]

Be aware with CCB in the rain. Say you're on the highway and have been traveling for some time without touching the brakes. That first time you hit the brakes it will feel like you have no brakes so you'll need to do a double pump, then they'll work as normal. Scared me plenty of times on my f80. Beautiful M5!

[@TommyLGarage]

Good call out . Thanks!!

[@_nopestr]

@@TommyLGarage Not really. BMW's have an automatic brake drying procedure.

[@giovanni1169]

@@_nopestronly when using intermittent wipers. Not when using automatic. And even so still an issue with the ccbs.

[@hellothere4342]

One thing i must mention about M cars that some overlooked. The wheels fitments on these are perfection.

[@TommyLGarage]

Very true!

[@racerallyrepeat]

Lol!! That was me you ran into 😆 We were catching some content

[@TommyLGarage]

You guys were hauling ass!!!

[@D2ffid]

M5 is a great car and I agree it's the best 'classic look' BMW (I've got G31 520D for long trips). When it comes only to the engines, S63 has a history of overheating because of its construction with turbos inside the V (I know it was improved by thermal insulation). In terms of pure engineering S58 seems more advanced (though I couldn't find it in a good looking M 😅).

[@TommyLGarage]

Let’s hope I can keep it cool. The engine fans work well after shutoff to keep things cool.

[@D2ffid]

I'm sure you'll take care of it and it will bring you lots of joy from daily usage and long trips. Just don't exert it too much on tracks. ;)

[@barkbros123]

Such a nice car 💯💪

[@WhatsyourForte]

Glad you are enjoying the M5. It is an awesome car.

[@TommyLGarage]

You’re to blame!

[@Jb-ey8mo]

Great video ! Good to see plenty of room for a baby seat! Mrs worried about not enough room! So glad there is I’ll be buying an m5 now!

[@TommyLGarage]

Wat to buy mine? :)

[@DadUsed2Skate]

I want an m5 in the future so bad! Just got a 540i and I absolutely love it. I myself have a few kids and wanted something larger but still sporty and fun. Not there financially yet for the m5 but eventually I’ll get mine :)

[@TommyLGarage]

540 is absolutely terrific! And much better on gas.

[@DadUsed2Skate]

@@TommyLGarage so far I’m loving it! I also almost bought a truck as you did but the prices were just crazy and I wasn’t finding what I wanted

[@kelvindeklerk3194]

So glad your back in a bmw started to watch your channel because of a bmw m3 and didnt after the m3 was gone but will now again just because of the bmw all the way from south africa

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !!!

[@jaliltougui]

OOOH MAN NO ONE CAN TELL HOW MUCH IM IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@TommyLGarage]

Wanna buy it? Make Me an offer I can’t refuse :)

[@johnspence2630]

This video was good enough with the car you're driving, but running into those other bmw,s was worth a follow.

[@TommyLGarage]

Hahah thank you

[@ericking3285]

Message &heated & cold seats sold me

[@TommyLGarage]

Same!

[@HotRodM4]

9:29 sounds so good!

[@TommyLGarage]

Definitely!

[@s.c.1972]

Awesome video Tommy! I do really enjoy the “bring you with me” aspect of your videos. I suspect many of your viewers, like me, enjoy living vicariously through your videos - and the fact that you seem to include the audience so well and relate to the viewers is a nice touch. Your comments are spot on about the M5. It is a mature man’s car, but it means business and has mega power. Given that you had the 911, and wanted an AWD family car - did you consider a Cayenne? I recently picked up a new Cayenne GTS - wow. AWD, lots of space, and the exhaust tone puts every other V8 I’ve driven to shame. It’s like they took your 911 and disguised it as an SUV… it drives that well. Maybe for your “next” car… ;). Keep up the awesome content!

[@TommyLGarage]

So I did consider the cayenne but ultimately didn’t want an suv. I prefer the sedan

[@jeffkierstein700]

Hands free trunk release is a quick in and out directly under roundel. Not slowly. I believe you can close also if you have power trunk. Also, seats are technically ventilated, not cooled. It draws air away from the body, does not blow onto the body. Great car, I had a 2018

[@TommyLGarage]

I’ll try again. Thanks!

[@TommyLGarage]

I didn’t know that about the seats. Thanks for letting me know! I actually wondered why the cooling was so weak hehe

[@eptxm5664]

I can never get my trunk to open w my foot but it always wants to close on me when I loading the groceries!

[@itunnu5103]

That function is deleted in more recent M5, so he couldn't get it to open by kick.

[@lc500yyc]

Great review as always Tommy!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!!!

[@RNMAutomotiveAddiction]

Great pickup - need to test drive one of these

[@TommyLGarage]

They’re amazing.

[@MegaUsmanZ]

For the boot kick, you have to swipe your foot across the middle. Left to right or vice versa it has to swipe

[@TommyLGarage]

I’ll try!

[@CardiffGiant100]

@@TommyLGarage idk, I just kick mine and it works every time. Congrats on the car, looking forward to more M5 content! I’ve had my ‘22 for about 18 months now and still no regrets.

[@xaubongpai]

​@@CardiffGiant100I kick as well. I don't know why so many people have issues with this. I use it all the time and literally NEVER fails.

[@bigmixx]

Same. I have a 2019 and a quick kick opens it everytime.

[@saga0796]

I'm so glad that you're back owning an M car, I can feel the happiness too.

[@TommyLGarage]

Super happy!

[@seven2survive]

I can't wait to get one! Hopefully in the next year.

[@TommyLGarage]

Buy mine :)

[@seven2survive]

@TommyLGarage I have to wait to we close on a house, hopefully in the next month or so. You on IG?

[@BlakesGarage]

That thing is so rad love it! I do have to say, however first time I drove a 991 GT3 on track. I was drifting the hell out of it so as far as the rear traction goes on 911’s, I get what you mean but I also know that you could have a lot of fun and drift the hell out of them with traction control off.

[@TommyLGarage]

Maybe my T is a bit underpowered. But even at the limit it felt a bit snappy. The M because of the light rear and length feels so much more controlled when sliding out. This makes it insanely fun. The rear tires won’t last long haha

[@BlakesGarage]

@@TommyLGarage yeah idk maybe seems like these cars when thrown into a comer at the limit of grip with a lift of throttle then a nice stab of the gas will do some nice predictable slides but it’s definitely a different feeling with the engine on the back.

[@TommyLGarage]

@@BlakesGarage I guess the M has a lower limit. More power helps too :)

[@rcauthen324]

I too have a '21 marina bay blue M5C except I have the lighter aragon brown interior (I agree with the jeans transfer). My only issue I have with my car is that the car should have wider fenders (i.e. M3) to protect the fenders and quarter panel from rock chips. I had Xpel PPF installed on the entire front end of my car but not the side rocker panels. I had a M550 before the M5 which, didn't the problem due to smaller width tires. Last, I am hearing the new 2024 G90 will have wider fenders; however, I do not like the look of the car's front and the additional weight due to hybrid electric motors and batteries (F90 is heavy enough). Maybe the new look will grow on me and I will purchase one; for now, I am keeping my F90.

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree on the wider fenders. Would look amazing

[@harrysingh1463]

Hahah no way I just got a similar spec I’m in NY definitely looking to run into you one day !! Fellow marina bay blue owner !

[@TommyLGarage]

We are bound to bump into each other!

[@jonnieg2752]

Hands free trunk access may be disabled if you got a factory installed carbon fiber rear diffuser. I have one on my 19 m5 comp and it was disabled at the factory. If you look at your spec sheet it will have a code that indicates it was disabled

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s it!!! But for me it’s the pandemic special. Auto trunk not available in 2023

[@fliaquat]

Beautiful m5 bro. You definitely need a carbon front lip. Changes the whole front end of this car.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! I stay away from carbon fiber.

[@jessehewitt9527]

Happy to see you got the car and enjoying it. See you around! From your tesla tech!

[@TommyLGarage]

Jesssssssseee!!!! See you at MPact ?

[@jessehewitt9527]

@@TommyLGarage unfortunately I won’t be able to attend. I work Saturday. Sunday I would like to go but it’s just the roll racing I want to see the whole show and vendors.

[@komentatorius69]

My man e39 20 years ago had key memory

[@TommyLGarage]

No way! I had no idea. That’s why I love BMW

[@auchen888dolly8]

Thank you so much I have an M5 this was great I am going to the SUV as slightly older and thé confort levels although not bad on an M5 the X5 M60 just better

[@TommyLGarage]

I almost did the x5M

[@williamcarvalho2869]

Tommy. Are you going to change the coolant reservoir at some point? I’m sure you know it has given issues to the F90s and can cause a lot of damage.

[@TommyLGarage]

Apparently this one has the upgraded one. They revised it

[@williamcarvalho2869]

picking up my M5 in a couple days. Can't wait for your content on this car!@@TommyLGarage

[@jimmyjazz60]

For the trunk, it’s just a quick motion. Like you were doing but faster.

[@TommyLGarage]

I’ll try again!

[@jahudini]

Beautiful Video. Amazing Car!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!

[@abdullahimohamed1648]

dream car

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s amazing

[@jacksampson7711]

Dream Car....

[@TommyLGarage]

I love it

[@mattgreene5888]

Thank you sir!

[@TommyLGarage]

You are welcome!

[@ima2319]

Hey Tommy congrats on the new BMW!! Question, have you noticed any brake squeal from the Carbon Ceramics? I have them on my F82 CS and they sound awful all the time. Wonder if you’ve heard anything on the M5

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!! And no so far zero squeal

[@michajoze8033]

Fajna ta bmw i nawet fajnie brzmi. Pozdrowienia ;)

[@michajoze8033]

@@filiphalaczkiewicz5340 a po co mam pisać.po angielsku kto umie.po polsku to przeczyta

[@TommyLGarage]

Dzieki!!!!!!

[@a1enterprise405]

I hate those firecracker burbles tho lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Same

[@paalmaar]

You are getting old my man! loved your Bmw content from the beginning doh! Beautiful car!

[@TommyLGarage]

Hard to get younger

[@JMD535]

I see you didn't waste time installing the radar detector! Edit: @ 11:30! ..."I feel kind of vain,...kind of cool"! Buck'n ayyy you do! Of course you'd be cool in an M5,...and especially in an F90 M5.

[@TommyLGarage]

Will do a diy on the detector since I used a very unique tapping method actually. And it comes in handy every day!

[@JMD535]

@TommyLGarage ...Cool, I'd like to see it. Although they (radar detectors) are illegal in VA ...they are good to have going South, West and North off VA.

[@jt3sd]

Love the M5C !!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks. Me too!

[@leobats14]

Fantastic video.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you!!

[@saygonkinaotro]

Na bogato Panie Tommy, elegancko - great car ! :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Dzięki za odwiedziny!

[@salimsoufan-wn9qu]

Hi Tommy I am looking to buy either M3 2018 manual or M5 bmw 2021. I haven’t test drive neither one but I have been driving different 5 series bmw since year 2022. I grew up driving Manuel and feel the urge of the manual. I like your input since you have both.. thank you 🙏 for all your videos

[@TommyLGarage]

M5 is by far superior

[@michaelarmstrong24]

Welcome back!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@nickchang2116]

Nice M5 and beautiful color. Wonder how much to fill up this baby in your area. It's $5.60-$6 for 91 in my area. Part of the reason I stay away from big ICE.

[@TommyLGarage]

Just paid $80 to fill it up. Ouch!

[@traceyharris2573]

Congratulations. I own the same spec. Since your last video, I see that you swapped out the factory paddle shifters for the M5 CS paddles. Are they original BMW or aftermarket?

[@TommyLGarage]

Good eye! More on that soon. They’re oem.

[@Mtth_]

Those BMWs you ran into were in a rally led by @MisssM6.

[@TommyLGarage]

So cool!! Thanks for the info. Talk about great timing!

[@skillz1855]

How do you know the phone starts the car when the Key is in your Pocket

[@TommyLGarage]

Key was away

[@jimcesiro5109]

I have the Torque app on my phone. I also have an F10 M5. If I put my M5 into sport+ the engine temp is 180ish if I put in comfort or regular sport mode the engine temp is 220ish. Not sure if that carried over into the next generation. I keepmly car in sport+ all the time. Act accordingly.

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s what I do! :)

[@bmdubyou]

I believe when it is in comfort/regular mode the top mount intercooler is not active…when you put it in Sport/Sport+ is when the intercooler engages, hence the cooler temps

[@Jims5543]

@@bmdubyou M5's have liquid inter-coolers, not TMIC, I am not sure they play into the engine temps. I was shopping for a cooler thermostat when I came across a post on an M bulletin board where the poster claimed putting the car into Sport+ will open up the cooling system and cause it to run much cooler. I am not sure why they have them running so hot when not in sport+ I wonder if it is emissions related. I do know I have my M1 button on my steering wheel programmed to all the settings "I" want for around town driving. The M2 button is set for insanity!! LOL!! I have the M1 set for Sport+ on engine and steering with comfort set for suspension. I also programmed to the DCT to setting 1 of 3 which is the least intrusive / calmest setting. M2 has everything set to Sport+ and the DCT set to manual.

[@bmdubyou]

@@Jims5543 The TMIC in my F80 is liquid as well…I just know when I’m in Comfort the temps are higher like the OP stated…when I put it in Sport/Sport+ I can hear the TMIC engage & my temps start to go down.

[@CarlosGutierrez-wp9kl]

How reliable is the S63 engine on this cars? I'm interested in getting one.

[@TommyLGarage]

Very. Except coolant expansion tank but just keep an eye on it

[@MTbone7]

Nice but hope you leased it. Love your 911

[@TommyLGarage]

Bought it. Not into leasing

[@rockyrobin710]

The carbon defusre stopped the boot function

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s not carbon. It’s oem

[@rockyrobin710]

@@TommyLGarage ah mine oem factory carbon and it stops the signal

[@tradles72]

Where did you get those paddle shifters? They look like the ones from the G80 M3 which I like a lot

[@TommyLGarage]

Video on it next week!

[@GimliTehDwarf]

Won’t catch me slipping without my TLG mud flaps

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s the spirit!!!!

[@thedeeprot]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TommyLGarage]

:)

[@francismartin2427]

Dope🎉😅

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@wawerua96]

Owning an m car and driving and meeting other bmws is a dream...

[@TommyLGarage]

Hehe thanks

[@v12-s65]

one thing nobody ever mentions are the audio systems. I heard plenty 5 series owners saying the b&w is a waste of money and therefore the h/k must be the one to chose?

[@TommyLGarage]

Honestly, I almost never listen to the radio. I enjoy the exhaust. And for the few times, when I actually do, the existing standard audio system is absolutely fine.

[@v12-s65]

@@TommyLGarage well on the used car market some options are hard to find within cars and therefore knowing if it's worth the search would be a help. However the M5 after all still is a luxury car and most of the time I would assume people drive normally, listening to music for example because what else is there to do in traffic. At least that's me with my amg. Otherwise I'd be jailed

[@zhuoranli1539]

Did you consider a m550? Not a m mcar, just curious

[@TommyLGarage]

I did but I decided I’d prefer an M car

[@kodeina1926]

steering wheel going like that even in 518 bro

[@TommyLGarage]

What do you mean ?

[@zyzlol]

the trunk sensor gets blocked by the carbon fiber diffuser. it works sometimes, just not very reliable.

[@TommyLGarage]

Mine is not carbon fiber. Should work well.

[@JerainJezza]

I have the exact same car/spec except it's PFL. To open the trunk: you swipe your right foot from the middle of the car to under the right muffler and it'll open... Congrats btw, epic cars these! Mines stage 2 which makes it even more bonkers. :D Drive it in 2WD DSC off mostly...@@TommyLGarage

[@TommyLGarage]

@@JerainJezza thanks for the tip! And wow you’re a breve man!

[@notailbear335]

trunk boot had a shortage on chips at one time, maybe you were one of those they reimburst $50 for. check your sticker. mine had it and ive taken delivery on jan 2023

[@TommyLGarage]

Wow ! Good to know. Thanks!

[@yurykorsky67]

What are your thoughts on m5 vs m550i. I have m550i and thinking M5 next, did you try m550i?

[@TommyLGarage]

I have driven the m550i and lovely car but a bit too soft for me

[@andresmattos7541]

You sound like a BMW salesman. 😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TommyLGarage]

Buy it now did $18.99!

[@timasani1]

I love my M5 comp

[@TommyLGarage]

Me too!

[@andrewthompson6893]

No doubt the car is epic, but the cost of entry is insane. F87 M2 + Lotus Exige for the same money. But hey, if you've got it, flaunt it!

[@TommyLGarage]

I have a 911 as my Lotus :)

[@spritepapi]

Is that @JayWhips !?!? 8:37 haha

[@TommyLGarage]

Perhaps!

[@armoredsaint007]

The charging dock doesn't fit my iPhone 14 promax with a slim case, plus the wallet is slow sometimes.

[@TommyLGarage]

I find it to be the case as well

[@lukuszny]

Sweet car tommy.

[@TommyLGarage]

Dzieki!

[@rogermoore2365]

What year is the car

[@TommyLGarage]

2023

[@rogermoore2365]

@@TommyLGarage looking to get one

[@TommyLGarage]

@@rogermoore2365 if you want to buy mine message me

[@joaomelo1203]

This car is the big boy comparing to the M3, does it come with the M performance exhaust? Im curious to see what will be your first upgrade… hehe :)

[@TommyLGarage]

It has just the regular competition exhaust but I’ll be upgrading it soon.

[@donsmith5732]

How much was it?

[@nicodjulianto1733]

1:53 love the bathroom mats haha. Gotta take care of those nice seats!!!!👍

[@TommyLGarage]

My ingenuity!

[@thewizard1196]

I turn that auto open feature off on my g80 only when I’m walking away it closes

[@TommyLGarage]

I love auto open. It’s great!

[@williamcarvalho2869]

Tommy. Will you be putting catless downpipe’s on your M5?

[@TommyLGarage]

No I won’t. Just a muffler.

[@williamcarvalho2869]

@@TommyLGarage What kind? I'm running Akrapovic it' amazing.

[@kingmiller1982]

Omg a 6 figure car has soft closing doors OMG 😳

[@TommyLGarage]

Shocking right ?

[@ortics4658]

do you have any mods on it?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes I do. Just a few

[@SirJamesTND]

Burble tune

[@TommyLGarage]

Hehe yup! Still around

[@ruleslawyer]

When you tell me how fast you're going, its readable on the dash with the digital speedo.Whoops.

[@TommyLGarage]

KPH ;)

[@PatriotHere]

Is your rear car seat properly secured?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes. It’s a booster.

[@Grzechux-zb7nt]

Gratulacje spełnionego marzenia.

[@TommyLGarage]

Dziękuje Grzechu!!!!!!

[@JerainJezza]

I see you have the heaviest stock wheels on them. I bought a set that's 5kg lighter per wheel and the difference in respons and feeling is amazing...

[@TommyLGarage]

I need to get rid of those wheels asap. Looking for 789M

[@SVTStrikesback]

I would believe how fast you were driving because you didn’t blurr out your gauges.

[@TommyLGarage]

Touché :)

[@SVTStrikesback]

@@TommyLGarage just making you aware man. It was a great video sonI want you to stay out of trouble🤣👍

[@GintLT]

You can clearly see your dash as you are saying that you can't say how fast you're going because you would go to jail... :D

[@TommyLGarage]

It was in kph :)

[@hotmetal5]

I’ll have to challenge you and say the m8 grand coupe is the best looking bmw that’s made today

[@TommyLGarage]

For me the rear seats are a no go on the m8

[@deanconstan481]

We can see how fast you are going....might want to blur that next time.....in case you get too big with views.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks. Good call

[@williamcarvalho2869]

Tommy. Looking for a phone mount for my M5. Help?

[@TommyLGarage]

I’m on it!

[@RT-zg9qi]

why not get an X5 M Comp if you snowboard a lot?

[@TommyLGarage]

I prefer sedans

[@eduardlast23]

This would be the spec i get

[@TommyLGarage]

I’m loving it!

[@mattylad388]

Bad driving is so hard to give up.

[@TommyLGarage]

Lol ok

[@Vision33r]

I don't like anything vibrating my back when I'm driving because I need the road communication and anything that vibrates throws off my attention.

[@TommyLGarage]

But on a long highway cruise it’s great

[@Jonnyfi]

He talks faster than Eminem raps

[@TommyLGarage]

No way!

[@Jonnyfi]

@@TommyLGarage ur going for a record my boy I had to rewind the first 20 seconds 😂

[@jesusandreu3556]

😅👍🤙

[@TommyLGarage]

:)

[@cheeseblog]

Faster than a Tesla?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes model y performance. Not plaid :)