There are lots of things in this world that are designed to put a smile on your face every time you use them. . And fear not, enthusiasts - this one is a manual. Yours for less than the price of a Chevy Cruze Diesel.

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I love this car. It's the perfect blend of looks, practicality, and pants-shittingly good performance. The 5.0 liter V10 engine revs to over 8000 rpm (more with a factory ECU flash), and delimited, the car is capable of over 200 miles per hour.

gearbox, a huge improvement over the somewhat clunky 7-speed SMG automated unit. It also comes with the peace of mind of an available extended warranty, which may come in handy, as the car has around 80,000 miles and parts on this car, although reasonably priced for a car of this performance level, are more expensive than your average family gas miser.

I'm not in love with the color combination, but for the price, it's a solid performer and the color of a car can always be changed down the road. Overall, the car is in amazing shape, has been well looked after, and I wouldn't hesitate to hoon it all over every twisty road in the country. , I'm not sure you'll find a better deal on an E60 M5 any time soon.

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