Originally published at: https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/a-very-unique-slammed-e60-bmw-5-series-owner-review/
Today we're back with the owner's review of an E60 BMW 5 series. This particular E60 is special because the owner has fully dropped the car, something which is not very common with German cars here in Pakistan. The E60 5 series was launched in 2003 and remained in production till 2010. This particular car is a 525i which is a UK import; it comes with a 3.0 liter straight 6 engine that produces around 218 hp and 250 nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers power to the rear wheels.
Purchase Decision
The owner was looking for a car that he could enjoy rather than a daily runner. He initially considered a Toyota Mark X as it had a good amount of power, but he opted for this 5 series as it was in the same price bracket and, according to the owner, was way ahead of a Toyota in every aspect. He bought the car for around 3 million rupees.
Modifications
After buying the car, the owner had to get some mechanical work done to make the car trouble-free. Then he started the beautification process by installing coilovers and lowering the car; he then installed 19-inch alloy rims with a staggered setup to give the car a proper stance. He also installed an M5 body kit and blacked out the chrome points on the exterior. The interior, however is in its original shape.
Ground Clearance
After lowering the car, ground clearance is the biggest issue it faces as the road conditions are unsuitable for these cars. The owner states that he only takes this car out on weekends on properly paved roads and avoids rough routes.
Fuel Average
Contradicting a popular opinion, the E60 5 series is pretty decent in fuel average. The owner gets 10 to 11 km/l within the city with AC easily, and it gets better on a long stretch.
Known Issues
The owner spent 3 to 4 lac rupees on mechanical work, which included replacing many known faulty things in the car. These include one of the pulleys leaking and a steering angle sensor issue that several BMWs face. Then the mass air-flow sensor was also replaced as, according to the owner, BMWs are very sensitive to dust. He also had suspension work done which was very expensive.
Maintenance
Average maintenance, including engine oil and filters, is done on an interval of 7000 kilometers, and according to the owner, maintenance is not that expensive, considering it's a German car. An average oil change costs around 15,000 rupees.
Spare Parts
As per the owner, some parts are available in Pakistan, while some parts need to be sourced from Dubai. In his opinion, body parts like lights and trims are very hard to find in Pakistan and must be imported. The prices of these parts are very high.
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