BMW F90 M5

73 sales analyzed · 17 topics from real Bring a Trailer & Cars & Bids comments.

“The closer gearing, awd and better handling makes this a completely different car from the previous F10 M5 gen”Socalmtb · Sep 20, 2023 at 3:02 PM

• Coolant Expansion Tank Recallmechanical
  The coolant expansion tank is a known F90 weak point with an open BMW recall; failures commonly occur around 25k miles, and BMW extended coverage to 15 years/150,000 miles. …
• ECU Tuning Potential and Modificationsmodifications
  The F90 platform responds strongly to tuning (Bootmod3, Racechip, Dinan) with 700-800+ whp achievable on stock bottom end, though aggressive tunes raise reliability concerns. …
• M xDrive AWD with RWD Modedrivetrain
  F90 M5 is AWD standard but the front axle drive can be fully disengaged for RWD-only operation, addressing purist concerns and enabling drift capability. …
• M5 CS Limited Production and Collectibilityvalue-and-market
  BMW produced approximately 1,000 M5 CS units globally with only 400-500 allocated to the US, driving strong collector demand and prices ranging from $140K to nearly $200K. …
• Pre-LCI Base/Competition Depreciationvalue-and-market
  2018-2020 F90 M5s have depreciated dramatically, with examples regularly selling for roughly half their $120K+ original MSRP and prompting commenters to call them strong buys. …
• Required 1200-Mile Break-In Servicemechanical
  BMW requires a specific break-in service at approximately 1200 miles and considers it the most important service in the engine's life; missed or delayed break-ins can void warranty and disqualify the car from CPO. …
• Paint Protection Film Importancepaint-and-body
  PPF is considered essential by F90 owners, particularly for Frozen (matte) paint and as defense against rock chips; cars without PPF are routinely discounted by bidders. …
• Performance and Driving Dynamicsmechanical
  Owners consistently praise the F90 M5 for delivering 0-60 in roughly 2.8 seconds, sedan-segment-leading handling, and a composed but brutal performance envelope. …
• Last Non-Hybrid V8 M5 Heritagefactory-spec
  The F90 is the final pure-ICE V8 M5 before the G90 hybrid generation, a fact buyers cite as supporting future collectibility and preferring it over heavier hybrid successors. …
• Pre-LCI vs LCI Feature Differencesfactory-spec
  Pre-LCI cars (2018-2020) lack remote start and have older headlights/tail lights and shock tuning, while LCI cars (2021+) gained these features plus updated dampers; pre-LCI exhausts are reportedly louder. …
• Accident History and Repair Disclosureownership-history
  Multiple F90s on auction show accident history; bidders consistently demand detailed repair invoices and photos, with poor repair quality and undocumented work depressing values significantly. …
• S63 Engine Replacement and Piston Ring Issuemechanical
  Some F90 engines have been replaced under warranty for premature piston ring wear, raising questions about long-term durability of the S63B44T4 engine. …
• M5 CS Carbon Bucket Seatsinterior
  The M5 CS carbon bucket seats divide owners: some find them highly supportive and comfortable for long drives, while others report difficulty ingress/egress and inevitable bolster wear. …
• Frozen Matte Paint and Specialty Colorspaint-and-body
  BMW Individual/Frozen matte finishes (Frozen Red, Frozen Deep Green, Brands Hatch Grey, Snapper Rocks Blue, Java Green) are highly prized but require special care including hand washing and PPF. …
• Transmission Type and ZF8HP76 Updatedrivetrain
  The F90 uses an 8-speed ZF automatic (not DCT) with the M5 CS receiving the updated ZF8HP76 unit; the choice over DCT was made for traction and daily-driver forgiveness. …
• Options Packages Impact Valuefactory-spec
  The Executive Package (heated/ventilated/massaging seats, 3D camera), carbon roof vs sunroof, Bowers & Wilkins audio, and carbon ceramic brakes are spec items that materially affect resale value. …
• F90 vs F10 Generational Improvementcommunity-sentiment
  Owners describe the F90 as a transformational leap over the F10 M5, with closer gearing, AWD traction, and dramatically better handling making it a completely different car. …