For people who buy these cars, it is a great thing that they don't change them much. In fact, There are owners who complain that they refresh them too often, these days. When you spend that kind of money, you want your car to remain relevant for some time.
Very true. This car is fantastic. And it’s 2022 now and look at what they had in it then. Wireless Apple CarPlay. I had a 2011 535 brand new loved that and now I’m thinking about buying one of these. That 8 cylinder is just beast
You knock the interior, but say you like the classic volume knobs and stuff. I personally like how BMW keeps their interiors similar generation to generation.
Very simple, but honestly, BMW never compromises quality in their interiors, which is a plus~ Also, it's still a BMW, so you're going to get some good materials in the interior layout :)
People keep complaining how these "redesigns aren't really redesigns." Sure, they don't look COMPLETELY different. But there are a shit ton of changes that add up. Changed headlight housings, revised tail lights, new rim designs, completely* revised and re-engineered engines. Vastly updated interiors. The amount of time and resources it takes to do these things is crazy, and quite frankly deserve a little more respect. Then again, the people who complain aren't in the position to buy or even lease these damn cars anyway lol.
Jay Hooper you are 100% correct. The people that complain only do it so they can feel better about never being able to own one. They bad mouth it to feel better about driving their accord or corolla everyday. They aren't in the market for this car, and should keep their mouths shut they bring nothing to the discussion. It would be like me complaining about how awful Bill gates' mansion is because it's too big, and has too many rooms, and I would never live in a mansion with that color... It just makes those people sound like morons.
"BMW lost its mojo. They need to do something so that people remember it's the ultimate driving machine once again." Steps on gas "Holy crap this thing is so fast. I'm in love."
BMW will never lose its mojo. While Mercedes and Audi are adding new screens in their cars, BMW is adding more power. Mercedes is for posh mall girls, Audi is for old businessmen, BMW is for young people who love power. I am a BMW fan for life.
Lmao I was just saying the same thing I love this guy he’s a great reviewer but him and a lot of them can be way too critical sometimes The only real major knock against this car is the new price because if you look at the used car market this car is already under 40 grand
3 years later, you realize how well this elegant design has aged... then you've the new M4 with the beaver grille -- that's "bold new design language" for you.../s
Drove the father in laws ancient 540 on the highway to Whistler years ago. The V8 engine in it just made that thing fly. I can't imagine how good this supercharged V8 he's testing feels.
BMW is just fine this way. Classy, timeless design and none of that glitzy swarovski handbag bullshit mercedes is pulling. the latter will age horribly. This and the F10 will be a classic at some point just like the E39 (which also was quite conservative)
I really disagree with a lot of this video...BMW has ifs own thing and it’s not copying Merc or Audi...this car is awesome because they all drive amazingly. And they really never stopped being the ultimate driving machine...
Why does bmw and mercedes amd audi keep saying "completely redesigned" when slmost every model looks the same. Seriously hard to tell if its a 3 or 5 or 7 just on design you have to look at the size. Same with a4 a6 and a8. And a c class nowadays looks exactly like the s class.
wesamalshaif because it's seen as an upscale car to have, I'm guessing they think they think they don't have to reach for new designs every 3 years when its a "trophy car" regardless. Unlike an accord which can be attainable by many so it's needed for new designs
I think the Mercedes lineup looks the most different now, I can’t tell the difference between at 5 and 7 series now unless I’m right up on it or it’s a base Model.
Before the E Class always had a completely different design while the C looked like a smaller S Class. But now even the E Class looks like the rest. The Germans make the same car just different lengths
Sofyan you've been reviewing cars for a while now, but watching this video one would think this is your first time setting foot inside a BMW. BMW has long been known for cars described as the "same sausage cut to three different lengths", i.e. 3/5/7-series. BMW is never going to try to "wow" anyone stylistically with its 5-series. It's an executive saloon, not a Civic Si. You can be profess to be disappointed all you like but that's the way it's been since the 1972 E12. And I hardly think Audi is some kind of gold standard for adventurous design; if their sedans were any plainer or more devoid of styling they would be shoe boxes. If you define "style" by the garishness of the grille, Lexus has you covered. And the trite moto-journalist line about BMW "losing their way" or their mojo whatever is a sure sign of someone not doing their homework. For the record I despise abominations like the X2/4/6's, 4-series "gran coupe", and the GT buttfugly stepchildren in particular. But If you long for a simple, compact, relatively lightweight Bimmer evoking the E30 M3 BMW offers it in its 2-series, in particular the M2 Competition. For the most part BMW knows their customers and that particularly applies with the current 5-series.
My dad has a 2014, and it sounds like they improved the engine/exhaust note for this new generation. The subdued exhaust note and of course tiny rear seat are my two biggest gripes with the 2014. But yes, it is fast as hell.
I don't understand what u mean by BMW needs to do something new like what Audi and Mercedes is doing? Is there anything new about Audi exterior and interior designs? Their designs have remained the same since early 2000 with a few subtle changes here and there. The only thing new in the audi's is the Google earth view for the maps. Is that what you mean by something new?I prefer this 5 series to Any A6 and I prefer the 7 series to the new Audi A8 too.
Samson Okoro agreed, that doesn't make sense at all. At least bmw has an amazing infotainment and now finally a touch screen... Merc is just awful in that department, and I wouldn't test drive an audi it's the most boring car out there.
I think he just means the layout of the interior, particularly the layout of the center stack, hvac and center console have pretty much looked the same for the past 10 years. With Audi and Mercedes they don't look anything like how they did in the prior model. The new A8 interior looks nothing like how the prior one did as well as the A4 compared to the last gen. The A6/A7 are their oldest cars and are due for a new model next year.
KevinIsFamous I don't quite agree, apart from the new Audi screens in the A4 and A8 I can't see much difference between the previous gen. Audi's to me have the worst interiors of the German manufacturers. There's virtually not much different between their interiors and what's obtainable in VW sedans especially on the A4.
Samson Okoro I totally agree with you about that the design of vwaudi still the same silhouet as a passat from the year 2000/2001..and the interior of the Mercedes benz looks great but to bizzy for me..
Great video, but I disagree with you about the interior styling. I like the understated look of the interior; it has all the functionality without having the garish showiness that other car companies go for. This is what makes it the Ultimate Driving Machine - it’s all about the driving experience and enjoyment; there’s none of the over the top interior features to distract you from that. A true drivers car!
I'm in 2023 and can say this design has aged extremely well. I feel like the 5 should always have some iteration of the angel eyes. The 5 series, more so than the 3 series imo, is the quintessential BMW and should reflect the heritage in design more so than the other models
14:04 reviewer totally changes his tune. That is a BMW for you and I went through the same experience when I got a M340 as a loaner when my 2014 328i xdrive was in for an oil change.
Mercedes are not fancy. They're gaudy. BMW and Audi are getting it right. If you want a car with design risks, get a Hyundai, but it will look dated in 3 years.
@@denziiey I was referring to the interior. I've had this very discussion with Audi owners and they've said the same. Nobody is knocking Audi, it's simply an observation that's pretty easily noticeable. Tech has nothing to do with this. However I'd agree with it being better in Audi.
BMW is knocking it out of park, far far better than any Audi or Mercedes. This is an awesome car, likely the best sedan on the planet. Far quicker than any silly domestic V8 from the light, far more reliable than most cars in the segment, luxury, style, panache, this car rocks!
Bmw makes the most beautiful looking and sounding cars I love my f30 n55 and I hope one day I can get myself a modern m5 or m3 my absolute favorite series
Earlando Johnson I’m surprised that the press car didn’t have it. One of the things reviewers have been making a big deal about is the remote control ability from the LCD key fob. Weird.
Earlando Johnson the upgrade is a little more than that. The option itself is $750, but it requires you to also get the parking assist package for $700, so technically it's $1450, unless you wanted the park assist anyway, which you should. It is bizarre this isn't in a press car, it was one of the biggest teases with the new 5 series. This press car was the shitty one no one wanted. The feature is simultaneously the coolest and most impracticable option they offer, I would never actually need it, but you can bet your ass I'd be out in my neighborhood remote controlling that car up and down every street just so the neighbors could see it!
"The meaty, fat steering wheel feels really good in your hands"💀😂 I'm sorry, I have a dirty mind. Hey, I'd still love to get that car. Even though you have ruined the wheel for me. Great review 👍
Hate to break it to you, but the seats here are not "massaging". You need the upgraded leather and there are 4 buttons on the preset panel on the door.
Next time you do a BMW review, put it in the sport mode settings before you rev it, it changes the whole exhaust note. This car sounds way better than the revs clip in this video for that reason smh.
Correction: BMW does not offer android auto. Otherwise excellent review tho! My dad has one of these M550i xDrive - it’s excellent. Really makes me question why anyone needs an M5. Sure it’ll have more power and better track performance, but who is taking a 100k four door sedan to the track!? Nobody, that’s who.
Varun Santhanam I agree the m550i is nice, and is a daily driver, I would much rather it than an m5, but your comment about who takes a 4 door sedan to a track... The M3 and M5 live at the track, they were born for the track. Every m owner mods and tunes their car specifically for the track. The M5 will spend most of its life going to weekend track meets, that's why people buy them. M550i will not imo it doesn't have that hard driving stiff suspension, it was not built for the track.
Uh, no. M5’s are rarely taken to the track. And saying that every M3 and M5 owner modifies their cars for the track is false as well. I don’t know what track you’re going to or what group of M owners you hang out with it. Most M cars do not often see track duty. You buy the M5 over the m550i because you have that much more disposable income.
Alex K they are designed specifically for the track you moron, the entire m division is born from racing. The m stands for motorsport for Christ sake. You are one of the biggest idiots I ever heard. The m cars are so god damn stiff and rigid they are extremely tough to use as daily drivers. And perhaps if you had any disposable income you would know better. You don't buy an m car to drive the kids to Disney land, that is a very very unpleasant ride. People who own m cars must have another car as a daily driver. You are truly stupid, and if you have never seen an m car at the track just you tube it you complete Jack ass. People buy the cheaper bmws for luxury, it's not about disposable income, if you can afford a 90k m550 you can afford a 100k m5, they are used for different purposes, one a daily driver, one a fun weekend track car.
Jaguar F-type you sound upset. I never said M cars weren’t designed for racing smart ass. Point out where I did. Just because a car is DESIGNED for racing does not mean that is what it is exclusively used for. The 3 hyper cars; P1, 918, and Laferrari are high performance machines designed to go fast around the track. A large number of them remain hidden in garages as collector’s items. Learn how to fucking read. “M cars are so goddamn stiff.” Do you daily driver a 1995 cadlliac? More importantly, have you been in recent M cars let alone driven one? By your description of, “they’re so goddamn stiff,” I’m going to take a guess and say no. All current M cars are pretty compliant on the road except maybe the GTS. I think you have this perception that M cars are full blown racing machines. Get out of your bubble, get away from being a magazine racer, and actually research a brand before attempting to educate other people about that brand. “They’re extremely tough as daily drivers.” Another moronic statement. You’re riddled with retardation. No current M car starts it’s life as a race car. They take a standard 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, etc and add the racing components and tuning down the pipe line. Pretty much all M cars are inherently compliant on the road because of this. A reason why BMW claims that their M cars are the ultimate driving machine is because they have a duality between being good daily drivers and race cars when you want them to. I’m sorry, what kind of hardcore, difficult-to-drive race car has an “Eco Pro” mode and soft suspension setting for commenting on public roads🤔.
Very nice review of that rocket ship! Also I need to say that you are one of the only car reviewers that I have seen on youtube that actually knows how to use the automatic climate control lol All others I usually see them fussing with the fan speed or vent controls.
BMW 5 series is classic. The exterior changes just enough to remain modern but without losing what separates it from all the other automotive industry makers. I don't want my M550 to change into something generic like Mercedes and Audi.
They just drill that front plates holes. future buyers. you have right to tell the dealer don't touch the front bumper and don't mount your plates when it arrives.
Zeshaan Alikhan there are certain things in a car that age poorly... Technology is one of them. They are partial virtual displays, but they also are designed to look traditional... Some of the crap Audi and merc are doing will show it's age in a few years, the bmw because of the more simple traditional clusters should stay relevant for longer... But having said that it does seem like they were a little cheap with it, the ageless look was not their intention.
I'm sorry but anyone that thinks "all BMWs look the same" is completely fucking blind and doesn't have an eye for detail! In the dark I can spot a BMW and know which series it is!
MrCarGuy20 yep starts at 73k goes all the way up to the mid to high 90's... Out the door it will be 6 figures... Same with most cars at this starting point
This car is the complete package. Hard to find a weakness. It's a great choice for a lease, but not suitable for long-term ownership - it's built for performance, not durability, and it's extremely difficult and expensive to repair. By the way, it doesn't have Android Auto. The engine sound is mostly played by the sound system - it's basically fake. The road noise is to some extent a result of the run-flat tires I believe. Also, I'm surprised the reviewer experienced such a big difference in steering feel between this car and the 530i/540i - I'm a bit skeptical about that.
The understated styling is what makes it so great.
Yes, and ANYTHING is better than the UGLY design of the Chris Bangle 5-Series prior to this Generation !!!
@@1970borntorun the previous gen before this is the F10. And that was not designed by Chris Bangle
@@1970borntorun the f10 looks better then the new one
The interior needs workkk
@@kylerodgers3608 interior is beautiful
For people who buy these cars, it is a great thing that they don't change them much. In fact, There are owners who complain that they refresh them too often, these days. When you spend that kind of money, you want your car to remain relevant for some time.
So true
Very true. This car is fantastic. And it’s 2022 now and look at what they had in it then. Wireless Apple CarPlay. I had a 2011 535 brand new loved that and now I’m thinking about buying one of these. That 8 cylinder is just beast
@@dannygigante3970 I’m on the same boat :) I’ll likely pull the trigger on this next year
I'm looking at one now. I really wanna pull the trigger.
Can't beat a BMW 1st 100,000! After that it's curtains!
You knock the interior, but say you like the classic volume knobs and stuff. I personally like how BMW keeps their interiors similar generation to generation.
Same here. Keep the bmw feel why copy Mercedes as u seem to insinuate
Very simple, but honestly, BMW never compromises quality in their interiors, which is a plus~ Also, it's still a BMW, so you're going to get some good materials in the interior layout :)
The M550i is the perfect marriage between performance and luxury. Such a beautiful machine.
People keep complaining how these "redesigns aren't really redesigns." Sure, they don't look COMPLETELY different. But there are a shit ton of changes that add up. Changed headlight housings, revised tail lights, new rim designs, completely* revised and re-engineered engines. Vastly updated interiors.
The amount of time and resources it takes to do these things is crazy, and quite frankly deserve a little more respect. Then again, the people who complain aren't in the position to buy or even lease these damn cars anyway lol.
spot on ! These dumb kids will never understand the value of good engineering.
Jay Hooper you are 100% correct. The people that complain only do it so they can feel better about never being able to own one. They bad mouth it to feel better about driving their accord or corolla everyday. They aren't in the market for this car, and should keep their mouths shut they bring nothing to the discussion. It would be like me complaining about how awful Bill gates' mansion is because it's too big, and has too many rooms, and I would never live in a mansion with that color... It just makes those people sound like morons.
Jay Hooper speaking truth my friend
Finally someone who understands!
Looks beautiful, and every series has it's own look, I love it.
My 2018 M550i is at 102k miles. No major issues just maintenance stuff. I love this car and will never part with it. It’s too good at everything!!
"BMW lost its mojo. They need to do something so that people remember it's the ultimate driving machine once again." Steps on gas "Holy crap this thing is so fast. I'm in love."
BMW will never lose its mojo. While Mercedes and Audi are adding new screens in their cars, BMW is adding more power. Mercedes is for posh mall girls, Audi is for old businessmen, BMW is for young people who love power. I am a BMW fan for life.
BMW never lost there mojo there improving to be best drivers car when they don't have too
Lmao I was just saying the same thing I love this guy he’s a great reviewer but him and a lot of them can be way too critical sometimes The only real major knock against this car is the new price because if you look at the used car market this car is already under 40 grand
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Exactly.... 100%
Grown ass man car right here: no kids allowed
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NONE!!
The man in this video enjoys others men
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John Ward, lol
3 years later, you realize how well this elegant design has aged...
then you've the new M4 with the beaver grille -- that's "bold new design language" for you.../s
Drove the father in laws ancient 540 on the highway to Whistler years ago. The V8 engine in it just made that thing fly. I can't imagine how good this supercharged V8 he's testing feels.
I live for the, "holy shit, this car is fast!"
BMW is just fine this way. Classy, timeless design and none of that glitzy swarovski handbag bullshit mercedes is pulling. the latter will age horribly. This and the F10 will be a classic at some point just like the E39 (which also was quite conservative)
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Thank you!
You really think those tacked on as an afterthought iPad infotainment screens are classy and going to age well...? lol
Timeless? Shit break every 10k miles 😂
@@DK4Code it doesn't.
I actually dig the design language for the outside. I love a sleeper super sedan
I really disagree with a lot of this video...BMW has ifs own thing and it’s not copying Merc or Audi...this car is awesome because they all drive amazingly. And they really never stopped being the ultimate driving machine...
I like bmw designs it’s nice and simple😍
Finally interior ambient lighting, that purple looks good.
Wish this had ventilated seats as standard for how expensive it is other than that wonderful vehicle!
I wait almost every video for when he says "lets take a look at how it performs on the road, SHALL WE"
Why does bmw and mercedes amd audi keep saying "completely redesigned" when slmost every model looks the same. Seriously hard to tell if its a 3 or 5 or 7 just on design you have to look at the size. Same with a4 a6 and a8. And a c class nowadays looks exactly like the s class.
wesamalshaif because it's seen as an upscale car to have, I'm guessing they think they think they don't have to reach for new designs every 3 years when its a "trophy car" regardless. Unlike an accord which can be attainable by many so it's needed for new designs
Because they redesign the underpinnings of the car - where it really matters.
I think the Mercedes lineup looks the most different now, I can’t tell the difference between at 5 and 7 series now unless I’m right up on it or it’s a base Model.
Before the E Class always had a completely different design while the C looked like a smaller S Class. But now even the E Class looks like the rest. The Germans make the same car just different lengths
its all because Bangle Butt was too "radical" for people, so now bmw keeps design conservative
Such an awesome car! This car looks great, glad there's no tacky "design chances". thanks for the review.
does it come with turn signals as standard equipment?
Todd Medium Wellington III haha. Classic
Anton Zuykov Legendary :-) :D
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Did you just say tried and true??? Referring to the 4.4TT motor??? 😂🤣😂🤣 Right
Sofyan you've been reviewing cars for a while now, but watching this video one would think this is your first time setting foot inside a BMW. BMW has long been known for cars described as the "same sausage cut to three different lengths", i.e. 3/5/7-series. BMW is never going to try to "wow" anyone stylistically with its 5-series. It's an executive saloon, not a Civic Si. You can be profess to be disappointed all you like but that's the way it's been since the 1972 E12. And I hardly think Audi is some kind of gold standard for adventurous design; if their sedans were any plainer or more devoid of styling they would be shoe boxes. If you define "style" by the garishness of the grille, Lexus has you covered. And the trite moto-journalist line about BMW "losing their way" or their mojo whatever is a sure sign of someone not doing their homework. For the record I despise abominations like the X2/4/6's, 4-series "gran coupe", and the GT buttfugly stepchildren in particular. But If you long for a simple, compact, relatively lightweight Bimmer evoking the E30 M3 BMW offers it in its 2-series, in particular the M2 Competition. For the most part BMW knows their customers and that particularly applies with the current 5-series.
What a powerhouse! Can't wait to drive it one day and film a review!
FINALLY! A BMW review!
About time, right? ;)
Ya, I asked him maybe a year ago for BMW content. Nice car. 90k is a lot of $$$.
Thumbs up for this guy, he is sooo quite and has comfy voice
13:39 left me like a deer in headlights for a second - we're already on the road! Anyway, keep it up Sofyan, you're amazing
impressed with the engine ✌
My dad has a 2014, and it sounds like they improved the engine/exhaust note for this new generation. The subdued exhaust note and of course tiny rear seat are my two biggest gripes with the 2014. But yes, it is fast as hell.
BMW is not a flashy design brand. Understated elegance with amazing performance is what they go for.
I don't understand what u mean by BMW needs to do something new like what Audi and Mercedes is doing? Is there anything new about Audi exterior and interior designs? Their designs have remained the same since early 2000 with a few subtle changes here and there. The only thing new in the audi's is the Google earth view for the maps. Is that what you mean by something new?I prefer this 5 series to Any A6 and I prefer the 7 series to the new Audi A8 too.
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I agree! The A6/S6 is super dated!
Not sure what he's referring to when comparing to Audi's interior.
Samson Okoro agreed, that doesn't make sense at all. At least bmw has an amazing infotainment and now finally a touch screen... Merc is just awful in that department, and I wouldn't test drive an audi it's the most boring car out there.
I think he just means the layout of the interior, particularly the layout of the center stack, hvac and center console have pretty much looked the same for the past 10 years. With Audi and Mercedes they don't look anything like how they did in the prior model. The new A8 interior looks nothing like how the prior one did as well as the A4 compared to the last gen. The A6/A7 are their oldest cars and are due for a new model next year.
KevinIsFamous I don't quite agree, apart from the new Audi screens in the A4 and A8 I can't see much difference between the previous gen. Audi's to me have the worst interiors of the German manufacturers. There's virtually not much different between their interiors and what's obtainable in VW sedans especially on the A4.
Samson Okoro I totally agree with you about that the design of vwaudi still the same silhouet as a passat from the year 2000/2001..and the interior of the Mercedes benz looks great but to bizzy for me..
Mixed feelings? RUclips for sure gave birth to a lot of car specialists which mostly question marks excellent craftsmanship!
Great video, but I disagree with you about the interior styling. I like the understated look of the interior; it has all the functionality without having the garish showiness that other car companies go for. This is what makes it the Ultimate Driving Machine - it’s all about the driving experience and enjoyment; there’s none of the over the top interior features to distract you from that. A true drivers car!
Wow, I loveee that ambient lighting. WIsh my M3 had that.
Omg that exhaust sounds so good!
LOL I love your reaction to the speed.
??? My F82 has it
I'm in 2023 and can say this design has aged extremely well. I feel like the 5 should always have some iteration of the angel eyes. The 5 series, more so than the 3 series imo, is the quintessential BMW and should reflect the heritage in design more so than the other models
14:04 reviewer totally changes his tune. That is a BMW for you and I went through the same experience when I got a M340 as a loaner when my 2014 328i xdrive was in for an oil change.
Still would get the e43 but BMW is winning me over again.
Crazy this car is ahead of the outgoing M5!
The purple lighting is just 🥵
A perfect car for getting around the left lane cruisers and the old farts at stop lights
Mercedes are not fancy. They're gaudy. BMW and Audi are getting it right. If you want a car with design risks, get a Hyundai, but it will look dated in 3 years.
Mikey Johnson Mercedes are not gaudy. Lexus is! Mercedes have a very slick and demanding design. BMW are very sporty and Audi is boring.
@@denziiey Audis are nice but so sterile and bland when compared to BMW.
@@JetUpKoala yeah. What they have going for them is a tech. But that's totally subjective!
@@denziiey I was referring to the interior. I've had this very discussion with Audi owners and they've said the same. Nobody is knocking Audi, it's simply an observation that's pretty easily noticeable. Tech has nothing to do with this. However I'd agree with it being better in Audi.
The newest generation of Lexus cars is definitely gaudy
lol that volume control hand gesture seems fun
Finally! He reviews BMW again.
Another car to dream about "Egyptians love BMWs "
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It is a M5 with all wheel drive, beast.
M5 is all wheel drive now
Love the chrome hockey sticks on the doors.
That engine on staby by sounds like, "PLEASE DRIVE, PLEASE ME, PLEASE, PLEASE I'M BEGGING TO DRIVE ME!!!"
BMW is knocking it out of park, far far better than any Audi or Mercedes. This is an awesome car, likely the best sedan on the planet. Far quicker than any silly domestic V8 from the light, far more reliable than most cars in the segment, luxury, style, panache, this car rocks!
Used car market the bmw is king best “value” in terms of dollar to dollar
Bmw makes the most beautiful looking and sounding cars I love my f30 n55 and I hope one day I can get myself a modern m5 or m3 my absolute favorite series
Like you said at 16:43, "The Ultimate Driving Machine", not the ultimate tech machine.
Looks a lot better and more aggressive with the 20” wheels
They didn’t give you the LCD fob? Or is that not available for the M series 550?
Spork3245 It’s an upgrade option for $275
Earlando Johnson I’m surprised that the press car didn’t have it. One of the things reviewers have been making a big deal about is the remote control ability from the LCD key fob. Weird.
Earlando Johnson the upgrade is a little more than that. The option itself is $750, but it requires you to also get the parking assist package for $700, so technically it's $1450, unless you wanted the park assist anyway, which you should. It is bizarre this isn't in a press car, it was one of the biggest teases with the new 5 series. This press car was the shitty one no one wanted. The feature is simultaneously the coolest and most impracticable option they offer, I would never actually need it, but you can bet your ass I'd be out in my neighborhood remote controlling that car up and down every street just so the neighbors could see it!
"The meaty, fat steering wheel feels really good in your hands"💀😂
I'm sorry, I have a dirty mind.
Hey, I'd still love to get that car. Even though you have ruined the wheel for me. Great review 👍
He is gay after all
kav._.x exactly and bmw’s are bought by a lot of lgbt people ( TRUE FUCKING FACT )
He is so gay
Damn, those jeans are tight
Suneil Bhaskara what what in the butt
Suneil Bhaskara
Gayness confirmed.
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I don’t see how men wear tight jeans my balls have to go somewhere
I was going to nap. I guess I’ll wait.
YES Finally you're able to review BMW!!!
Hate to break it to you, but the seats here are not "massaging". You need the upgraded leather and there are 4 buttons on the preset panel on the door.
Beautiful. I’m not paying $900 a month though. I went with a Jeep SRT
The Jeep SRT is a great choice! It is a very different class but great choice.
I love BMW's they are beautiful cars! I wish I can afford one though! If I can I would love to get the M5 or M4!
Ana kmn ya bro
lol, when u talk with ur hands the volume controls turns up the radio! thats so funny! :)
Awesome, great review man!
This interior is much better than the A6/S6. The virtual cockpit is only available on A3/A4/A5...
Next time you do a BMW review, put it in the sport mode settings before you rev it, it changes the whole exhaust note. This car sounds way better than the revs clip in this video for that reason smh.
Damn that reverse camera tho 🔥👏🏻
Correction: BMW does not offer android auto. Otherwise excellent review tho! My dad has one of these M550i xDrive - it’s excellent. Really makes me question why anyone needs an M5. Sure it’ll have more power and better track performance, but who is taking a 100k four door sedan to the track!? Nobody, that’s who.
Varun Santhanam I agree the m550i is nice, and is a daily driver, I would much rather it than an m5, but your comment about who takes a 4 door sedan to a track... The M3 and M5 live at the track, they were born for the track. Every m owner mods and tunes their car specifically for the track. The M5 will spend most of its life going to weekend track meets, that's why people buy them. M550i will not imo it doesn't have that hard driving stiff suspension, it was not built for the track.
Uh, no. M5’s are rarely taken to the track. And saying that every M3 and M5 owner modifies their cars for the track is false as well. I don’t know what track you’re going to or what group of M owners you hang out with it. Most M cars do not often see track duty.
You buy the M5 over the m550i because you have that much more disposable income.
Alex K they are designed specifically for the track you moron, the entire m division is born from racing. The m stands for motorsport for Christ sake. You are one of the biggest idiots I ever heard. The m cars are so god damn stiff and rigid they are extremely tough to use as daily drivers. And perhaps if you had any disposable income you would know better. You don't buy an m car to drive the kids to Disney land, that is a very very unpleasant ride. People who own m cars must have another car as a daily driver. You are truly stupid, and if you have never seen an m car at the track just you tube it you complete Jack ass. People buy the cheaper bmws for luxury, it's not about disposable income, if you can afford a 90k m550 you can afford a 100k m5, they are used for different purposes, one a daily driver, one a fun weekend track car.
Jaguar F-type you sound upset. I never said M cars weren’t designed for racing smart ass. Point out where I did. Just because a car is DESIGNED for racing does not mean that is what it is exclusively used for. The 3 hyper cars; P1, 918, and Laferrari are high performance machines designed to go fast around the track. A large number of them remain hidden in garages as collector’s items. Learn how to fucking read.
“M cars are so goddamn stiff.” Do you daily driver a 1995 cadlliac? More importantly, have you been in recent M cars let alone driven one? By your description of, “they’re so goddamn stiff,” I’m going to take a guess and say no. All current M cars are pretty compliant on the road except maybe the GTS. I think you have this perception that M cars are full blown racing machines. Get out of your bubble, get away from being a magazine racer, and actually research a brand before attempting to educate other people about that brand.
“They’re extremely tough as daily drivers.” Another moronic statement. You’re riddled with retardation. No current M car starts it’s life as a race car. They take a standard 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, etc and add the racing components and tuning down the pipe line. Pretty much all M cars are inherently compliant on the road because of this. A reason why BMW claims that their M cars are the ultimate driving machine is because they have a duality between being good daily drivers and race cars when you want them to. I’m sorry, what kind of hardcore, difficult-to-drive race car has an “Eco Pro” mode and soft suspension setting for commenting on public roads🤔.
Your reviews are the best
Is it similar to a 2014 bmw 550i speed wise
Very nice review of that rocket ship! Also I need to say that you are one of the only car reviewers that I have seen on youtube that actually knows how to use the automatic climate control lol All others I usually see them fussing with the fan speed or vent controls.
Looks exactly like the previous gen....the interior is nice though
Clint 007 are you serious ? I have an f10 and the front and rear are completely different
Yeah, completely different, when you see F10 and G30 on the street, the difference is huge.
Love the color!
BMW 5 series is classic. The exterior changes just enough to remain modern but without losing what separates it from all the other automotive industry makers. I don't want my M550 to change into something generic like Mercedes and Audi.
If only I was able to afford this.......
90+ grand for a 550! GTFOOH That’s M5 territory. This is a 5 series with an aesthetics package.
They just drill that front plates holes. future buyers. you have right to tell the dealer don't touch the front bumper and don't mount your plates when it arrives.
Such a beautiful car.
For the price I'd rather go for a 2018 Genesis 5.0
Less HP yes
But still in the 400s and wayyy cheaper
It’s dumb that they don’t offer the digital gauge cluster in the US. Thank god I live in Dubai where we get the Euro spec car that has it.
BMWM5VOLKSWAGENWGOLFGTI We get it. It’s an upgrade option over here.
It's dumber that you live in Dubai
Shawn Zhang I was thinking the same thing
While the video display is a nice option, I would stick with the traditional gauges. You know, being a "BMW."
Zeshaan Alikhan there are certain things in a car that age poorly... Technology is one of them. They are partial virtual displays, but they also are designed to look traditional... Some of the crap Audi and merc are doing will show it's age in a few years, the bmw because of the more simple traditional clusters should stay relevant for longer... But having said that it does seem like they were a little cheap with it, the ageless look was not their intention.
Bmw is off the hook they did just right with the design to me don’t go over board
Is this steering wheel only on m sport model. Does the other model feel numb?
not a BMW fan but this looks really good! Loving the navy blue
How come the car doesn't have full digital display? Is it equipped with that option or no?
Is that exhaust stock? What a sound!
I noticed central console turned towards the driver which is nice.
Jeremy Clarkson said that the ding ding sound is for Americans to know they are in a car .
Clarkson doesn't have any values. Which explains why he was fired from Top Gear.
I like the fact that all bmws aren’t over stylish. Greatest DRIVING MACHINE not best dressed.
Absolutely love it. I love the design. But that dash could use an update.. Other than that in love with it!
I'm sorry but anyone that thinks "all BMWs look the same" is completely fucking blind and doesn't have an eye for detail! In the dark I can spot a BMW and know which series it is!
13:37 you can turn off the hand gesture feature
That's what he says with all vehicles he drives. They're all fast...
I'll stay w/ my 550M Sport 2016. And because BMW went w/ those large grills, my next car will be the Merc
Isn’t this tried and true engine the one that is supposed to by so bad ? Or is it just ok? Thanks
I would hate forking over so much money to then have to hand in that twin turbo v8 after a 3 year lease...
Samuel Torres dealing with that situation now! M4
For a brand new one every 2 years without the worry or expense of maintenance.
Looks more like a mid-cycle refresh than a new model.
Finally a Bmw review!
Probably $25k in options. Wouldn't ever consider one for all the content being essentially "a la carte".
MrCarGuy20 yep starts at 73k goes all the way up to the mid to high 90's... Out the door it will be 6 figures... Same with most cars at this starting point
So the volume control button, is unnecessary?
This car is the complete package. Hard to find a weakness. It's a great choice for a lease, but not suitable for long-term ownership - it's built for performance, not durability, and it's extremely difficult and expensive to repair. By the way, it doesn't have Android Auto. The engine sound is mostly played by the sound system - it's basically fake. The road noise is to some extent a result of the run-flat tires I believe. Also, I'm surprised the reviewer experienced such a big difference in steering feel between this car and the 530i/540i - I'm a bit skeptical about that.
Can the gesture control be turned OFF?
Sofyan are you excited about Kia stinger or genesis g70?
Lol what a boss, cruising 55 with no hands on the steering wheel