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BMW 5 Series Touring M5 5dr


PRICE: £68,495

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BMW 5 Series Touring M5 5dr
What Car? rating - 4 out of 5
FOR  Fabulous engine and terrific chassis - and you can take the dog along, too
AGAINST  Sequential gearbox takes getting used to, and fuel economy is poor
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ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 5 out of 5
Awesome power but it's not a handful
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
Expensive but desirable. Thirsty, too.
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 5 out of 5
Spacious and comfortable, superbly built
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 5 out of 5
Traction and grip are breathtaking
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 5 out of 5
M5 is complex, but BMWs rarely cause trouble
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
Our favourite big estate with all 5 Series virtues
Refinement Refinement rating - 4 out of 5
V10 roars at passers-by, but quiet at other times
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 5 out of 5
Safety features are comprehensive
Equipment Equipment rating - 5 out of 5
Equipment is plentiful, as you'd hope at the price
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