With serious scoot and the ability to change personality with the push of a button, the 2013 M5 is a car only BMW could make. Tom Voelk finds it mixes luxury and sport like no other automobile on the road today.
Proper review... Cant seem to get an F10 M5 off my mind and this was just what I was looking for, next stop... test drive and bring one home. On a side note. Proper send off to the video, you earned a like and subscriber! Cheers!
This car is amazing!!! It has the performance of an exotic and the everyday practicality of a mid-size sedan. The 20" wheels showing off the huge M calipers and the decklid spoiler are also a nice touch! If only I had $100,000 to spend on a car....oh well, I guess I can watch the video again! Thanks Tom!!!
Oh, thanks for clarifying on the price matter. Regardless, keep up the good work, Tom, we do enjoy your reviews. By chance you ever considered doing a second hand (3-6 years old) car reviews as an addition to this show?
Congratulations on getting expensive and upmarket cars to test, Tom. This proves your professionalism in the field. Give it a few more years and you will be at the top! Great review. Only thing i disagree with is the "thorough engineering" of putting sound through the speakers. Let's just call things as they are. The engine sound is not that great hence BMW had to do something about it and they went digital. Which is not natural. Which is not worthy of phrase "thorough engineering". Cheers!
Expensive cars do not mean I've proved my professionalism. Getting things right does. I'm offered expensive cars all the time, I prefer to review cars that actually matter to 90 percent of buyers. Every once in awhile it's good to have some fun though. The comment on the engine noise was meant to show how far they'll go. Is a mic in the engine bay a gimmick? Yeah. But it sounds great (and natural BTW).
Not sure why it's only in the US. I have not driven the seven-speed but it's the gear box I think I'd gravitate to. I like the speed, control and convenience dual-clutch transmissions offer. The idea that manuals are for purists (with a capitol p) is BS. We used to crank start cars too. I can understand why people prefer manuals. I like them too, own one, and taught my kids to use them. But it's a preference, not a matter of right or wrong.
I used to think like that for the E60 and E90 but for these F10 or F30s... If you look up close yeah it's different but from farther away it's harder to tell now.
I am a total Porsche guy as far as performance goes. And the Pamamera is a great performer if not the best looking thing around. But id shove it aside for an M5 in a heartbeat... might even choose one over a 911 Turbo if given the choice. Ok let's not get ahead of myself. Haha
Why do BMWs have the highest fatality rate, per mile driven, if they are supposed to be the "Ultimate driving machine"? Source: The National Insurance Institute of America via ABC National News.
I think what people mean by unnatural engine noise is when engineers try to use clever acoustics or force-amplifying the noise even though the noise itself may be natural. One can't boast of having a loud natural voice (not that it's worth boasting about but just as an example) if they speak into a piece of paper rolled up into a cone. It's sort of cheating. I get the flip side of the argument, though. Not every aspect of engineering has to help with performance. Looks/sounds are important too.
go for the one within ur budget. fanboys will have different opinions. E class is a certain no-no for me. I drive an A6 and my bro drives a 530. Its pretty much the same, but i enjoy driving in the 5 series more... it gives u a better drive feel.
Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeallouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuussssssssssssss!!!! ...that I can't have the manual trans. However, it'd be a downer to have to choose between fun manual trans. and outright performance, so ... guess I'm stuck with E39...
Tom, what's your take on BMW only offering the manual in the US? Is it just to appease the purists? And is there any value in putting a stick in a big sedan like that?
While fast and capable, my criticism of this M5 is that is isn't an ///M car. It is nothing more than a tuned 550i with a bodykit. The best M5's have been high-revving race cars dressed up as sedans. The new 5-Series is so refined that it can never offer the sporting qualities that warrant an ///M badge. Since the turbocharged engine makes power at low RPMs, it never encourages you to wind it out and drive it like the ///M badge says you should. Disappointing.
Regardless of the complaints that this guy with the AWFUL HAIL has, this M5 is still an Awesome automobile. These guys are always trying to find something wrong with the cars instead of concentrating on what the car does best which is handle like it's on rails and hauls ass, this is what the car was made to do and it does it very well. Everything else is irrelevant MR. AWFUL HAIR GUY!!
BMWs are just UGLY. Cadillac CTS-V has the highest resale value of ANY car in production now. 70% of all new Cadillac buyers are coming from German car brands. Cadillac has seen a 40% increase in sales from this time last year. Cadillacs are for smart people.
The interior is so bland. Prefer audi, Mercedes, or even Cadillac interiors over this. And as far as performance I would rather have the Cadillac cts v, Mercedes e class amg, audi rs7. Bmw used to be a class leader as far as performance but they are starting to loose their edge to the competition. My favorite german brand is audi but untill they stop putting the engine ahead of the front axle they would constantly understeer. But if they can fix that than they would probably be the best german brand.
VTEC kick in The auto DCT M5 hits 60 in 3.6 seconds and does quarter mile in 11.8 seconds. How is that not fast for a large, heavy sedan? Cadillac is garbage. They don't sell and they're hideous cars. The M5 is definitely the better car. BMW has gotten soft over the years, but they're still leading the pack.
Caleb Chapman the RS7 is faster in a straight line though.. 0-60 in the low 3's but if I was just talking about straight line performance than it'll still lose to the Audi and Tesla's of the world
that was in no way shape or form a troll. Even the commentator thinks the interior is a little bland and uninspired. Looks like every other 90's version BMW.
Best looking M5 ever built
Proper review... Cant seem to get an F10 M5 off my mind and this was just what I was looking for, next stop... test drive and bring one home. On a side note. Proper send off to the video, you earned a like and subscriber! Cheers!
This car needs to have only two modes. Granny and fugitive. When granny mode is selected, a laughing voice comes on the stereo. Great review Tom!
Wow! This was an amazing review for the coolest car on the planet.
This car is amazing!!! It has the performance of an exotic and the everyday practicality of a mid-size sedan. The 20" wheels showing off the huge M calipers and the decklid spoiler are also a nice touch! If only I had $100,000 to spend on a car....oh well, I guess I can watch the video again! Thanks Tom!!!
I have to say that you, Tom, are one of the best car reviewers on TH-cam; even better than some of the big car magazine companies!
I agree and I own an A6, its the interior and exterior Beauty that is great about the A6, 5-series is just about driving dynamics
Honestly, you deserve much more subscribers than you do now! You're an awesome reviewer and have a nice hairstyle.
Hey man just wonna say it's a pleasure to be a subscriber of yours! You do a damn good
Another thorough and slick review. Gotta love this guy!
I'm in the Washington state part of Jersey. It's a press car with NJ plates.
Thanks for a concise and excellent review. It's amazing how quiet this car was when you were at speed.
Hey Tom, nice work again! As always your reviews are simple and elegant
Nope, it's tough enough doing what I do now. Glad you're enjoying the reviews!
Great review, Tom. One of the best auto journalists on TH-cam!
i know right. I've also said that in one of his previous videos.
Great job Tom!
Oh, thanks for clarifying on the price matter. Regardless, keep up the good work, Tom, we do enjoy your reviews. By chance you ever considered doing a second hand (3-6 years old) car reviews as an addition to this show?
Congratulations on getting expensive and upmarket cars to test, Tom. This proves your professionalism in the field. Give it a few more years and you will be at the top!
Great review. Only thing i disagree with is the "thorough engineering" of putting sound through the speakers. Let's just call things as they are. The engine sound is not that great hence BMW had to do something about it and they went digital. Which is not natural. Which is not worthy of phrase "thorough engineering". Cheers!
Such an amazing car, great job Tom.
Expensive cars do not mean I've proved my professionalism. Getting things right does. I'm offered expensive cars all the time, I prefer to review cars that actually matter to 90 percent of buyers. Every once in awhile it's good to have some fun though.
The comment on the engine noise was meant to show how far they'll go. Is a mic in the engine bay a gimmick? Yeah. But it sounds great (and natural BTW).
Great job!
BTW.... I also watched your review of the 380i before the test drive =D
Thx Tom
Please could you review the 2013 Merc E class sedan...
M5 Great car
The same can be said for Audi. Its easy to mistake an A4 for an A6 (which looks like an A8). The new i3 should shake things up.
Not sure why it's only in the US. I have not driven the seven-speed but it's the gear box I think I'd gravitate to. I like the speed, control and convenience dual-clutch transmissions offer.
The idea that manuals are for purists (with a capitol p) is BS. We used to crank start cars too. I can understand why people prefer manuals. I like them too, own one, and taught my kids to use them. But it's a preference, not a matter of right or wrong.
Oh my god! I love this car!
Great review you are my favorite by far. Can you please do a review on the 2013 Nissan juke
I don't get why people don't criticize BMW. Their 5 series looks just like thier 3 series. But nobody points it out or complains
I used to think like that for the E60 and E90 but for these F10 or F30s... If you look up close yeah it's different but from farther away it's harder to tell now.
Easy, the one you like best.
You can get a Manual F10 M5 here in Canada as well..
I am a total Porsche guy as far as performance goes. And the Pamamera is a great performer if not the best looking thing around. But id shove it aside for an M5 in a heartbeat... might even choose one over a 911 Turbo if given the choice. Ok let's not get ahead of myself. Haha
Nice car, I like it and going to buy it soon
Why do BMWs have the highest fatality rate, per mile driven, if they are supposed to be the "Ultimate driving machine"?
Source: The National Insurance Institute of America via ABC National News.
awesome!! great review!
2019
Please do a review of the new long wheel base Santa Fe Tom.
The M5 used to be my dream car back in the day... until the GTR came out.
Dad has this car with the double clutch
I did one at the press launch. Google my name and "juke" and it'll come up under KING Television or NWCN.
I like the reviews but I find the Channel name DrivenCarReviews so generic, but still awesome reviews.
Beautifully made, the car that is. Little pricey. Will wait a couple of years and buy a used one.
I'm guessing Tom was doing 117 mph. He could blame evil twin lol
can you do a review on the 2013 Nissan juke
I think what people mean by unnatural engine noise is when engineers try to use clever acoustics or force-amplifying the noise even though the noise itself may be natural. One can't boast of having a loud natural voice (not that it's worth boasting about but just as an example) if they speak into a piece of paper rolled up into a cone. It's sort of cheating.
I get the flip side of the argument, though. Not every aspect of engineering has to help with performance. Looks/sounds are important too.
Scary car.
I have a question is that a real twin in your video's or is that you edited into the backseat talking to yourself?
go for the one within ur budget. fanboys will have different opinions. E class is a certain no-no for me. I drive an A6 and my bro drives a 530. Its pretty much the same, but i enjoy driving in the 5 series more... it gives u a better drive feel.
Good thing I didn't go with my first choice, BeigeCarReviews...
Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeallouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuussssssssssssss!!!!
...that I can't have the manual trans.
However, it'd be a downer to have to choose between fun manual trans. and outright performance, so ... guess I'm stuck with E39...
Those cup holders O.o
Hey Tom! Where exactly, in New Jersey were you?
may have to get this instead of the veyron. it sucks :/
How can your name be Germandriver", and you recommend a Cadillac? Shameful. This car is fantastic.
job!
I always wondered what do you do with all of that tissue?
At the dealer parts desk.
Where's da foogin PayPal donate link?! =_=
And, Tom ... I doubt you were going really, really fast :P
Not too thrilled about that exhaust note. It's just different. It would take some getting used to. Amazing sedan nonetheless.
Tom, what's your take on BMW only offering the manual in the US? Is it just to appease the purists? And is there any value in putting a stick in a big sedan like that?
Great review. Love the toilet paper hoarding, this guy saw Covid19 coming years ago...
Hey David Bowie
America News. Wonder :-D Just shit. A new statistic is out: the most powerful cars of all are mostly BMWs (rank 1st), the slowest Fiat
My opinion but A6 is more elegant than a 5 series, but a 5 series is the better drivers, more entertaining car. MY OPINION!
Wow that's freaking expensive
only BMW can do
He borrows them from Costco, that's how nice they are!
do u buy new tissues for every review?
While fast and capable, my criticism of this M5 is that is isn't an ///M car. It is nothing more than a tuned 550i with a bodykit. The best M5's have been high-revving race cars dressed up as sedans. The new 5-Series is so refined that it can never offer the sporting qualities that warrant an ///M badge. Since the turbocharged engine makes power at low RPMs, it never encourages you to wind it out and drive it like the ///M badge says you should. Disappointing.
No wonder why this thing weighs what it does. Everything is motorized...
0:31 SRT challenger!! rather have that.
90k with that interior.? Come on.. M5's intended to be a sports performer - right.? So for that kind of money but the best car ever - the Nissan GTR.
Where is the evil twin??
They changed it for 2014.
where's the evil twin?
haha good one
Regardless of the complaints that this guy with the AWFUL HAIL has, this M5 is still an Awesome automobile. These guys are always trying to find something wrong with the cars instead of concentrating on what the car does best which is handle like it's on rails and hauls ass, this is what the car was made to do and it does it very well. Everything else is irrelevant MR. AWFUL HAIR GUY!!
Lucky bastards you have manual option there !!!
my ada sucks lol xd idk why he needs to poop
my dad is mean and he wants hes m3 bad lol
..buy the best. I should proof r
Manual :(
BMWs are just UGLY.
Cadillac CTS-V has the highest resale value of ANY car in production now. 70% of all new Cadillac buyers are coming from German car brands. Cadillac has seen a 40% increase in sales from this time last year.
Cadillacs are for smart people.
The interior is so bland. Prefer audi, Mercedes, or even Cadillac interiors over this. And as far as performance I would rather have the Cadillac cts v, Mercedes e class amg, audi rs7. Bmw used to be a class leader as far as performance but they are starting to loose their edge to the competition.
My favorite german brand is audi but untill they stop putting the engine ahead of the front axle they would constantly understeer. But if they can fix that than they would probably be the best german brand.
VTEC kick in The auto DCT M5 hits 60 in 3.6 seconds and does quarter mile in 11.8 seconds. How is that not fast for a large, heavy sedan? Cadillac is garbage. They don't sell and they're hideous cars. The M5 is definitely the better car. BMW has gotten soft over the years, but they're still leading the pack.
Caleb Chapman the RS7 is faster in a straight line though.. 0-60 in the low 3's but if I was just talking about straight line performance than it'll still lose to the Audi and Tesla's of the world
The M5 competes with the S6/RS6.
Caleb Chapman the s6 competes with the 650i which is below the m5
THIS CAR SUCKS THE BIG ONE!
Cadillac CTS-V for the win!
Ewwwe, I just saw it. No German cars for me.
Average
that interior is awful. What an overpriced car
nice troll
that was in no way shape or form a troll. Even the commentator thinks the interior is a little bland and uninspired. Looks like every other 90's version BMW.
TomCook1993 I partly agree with you, but no one gets a monster like M5 for its interior...