Buyer's Guide · June 1, 2026 · 7 min read

BMW M5 Buyer's Guide: From F90 CS to the G90 Hybrid in Jacksonville

The BMW M5 invented the super-sedan and has spent four decades defining it: a car that seats five in comfort, swallows luggage and family without complaint, and then embarrasses supercars on the right road. The latest G90 doubles down with a twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid making 717 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a rear-drive mode for purists. But the M5 story is a multi-generation one, and the smart buy depends entirely on which M5 character you are chasing.

Four Decades of the Original Super-Sedan

From the hand-built E28 of the 1980s through the screaming V10 E60 and the twin-turbo V8 F10, the M5 has always been the executive express that hides serious performance under a discreet suit. The F90 generation (2018–2024) brought all-wheel drive, the option to switch to pure rear-drive, and — in the limited M5 CS — one of the great modern M cars: lighter, sharper, and now a confirmed modern classic. The new G90 reinvents the formula again as a hybrid, heavier but more powerful and more usable, with electric-only running for short trips.

Which M5 to Buy

G90 (current hybrid): The newest, most powerful M5 — 717 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and plug-in flexibility. The choice for the latest technology and outright pace.
F90 (2018–2024): The value sweet spot — a brilliant twin-turbo V8 super-sedan, lighter than the hybrid, and increasingly well-priced as a used buy. The Competition is the one to seek.
F90 M5 CS: The collectible. Lighter, more focused, limited-build, and the strongest residual story in the M5 lineup. Provenance and originality are paramount.
Options that matter: Carbon-ceramic brakes, the carbon exterior and interior packages, the right color, and Bowers & Wilkins audio drive both desirability and value.

What to Look For

Full BMW service history: M cars reward documented, on-schedule maintenance — insist on a complete record.
Hard-use and track signs: These cars are driven enthusiastically. Inspect tires, brakes, and the underbody, and confirm any modifications are tasteful and reversible.
CS provenance: On the M5 CS, verify originality and a clean history — modifications and accident damage hurt collector value disproportionately.
Clean report: A spotless accident and ownership history is essential on any M5 you intend to hold.

Owning One in Northeast Florida

The M5 is perhaps the most rational fast car you can own in Northeast Florida — it does everything. It handles the Ponte Vedra school run and the airport trip in luxury, cruises the coast to Amelia Island in serene comfort, and turns a quiet road into an event whenever you want. All-wheel drive on the F90 and G90 gives genuine confidence in a Florida summer storm, the air-conditioned, well-built cabin shrugs off the heat, and BMW's reliability is strong for the performance on offer. Running costs are reasonable for the segment — premium tires and periodic services are the main lines — and the G90's hybrid system can cut fuel use on shorter trips.

What They're Worth

M5 values in Florida range from around $80,000 for earlier F90 cars to well over $130,000 for the latest G90 and the M5 CS. The F90 is the value buy of the moment; the CS is the appreciating collector's pick and trades at a clear premium; the G90 sits at the top on the strength of being newest and most powerful. Specification and condition, as always, move the number within each generation.

Sourcing One Privately

The best M5s — clean low-mileage F90 Competitions, well-kept M5 CS examples, and correctly specced G90s — frequently change hands privately before they are ever listed. Opulent Exotics sources the right M5 for you, confirms the generation, provenance, and specification, and brings it to clients across Northeast Florida. To define your ideal car or request current availability, call Jhonny Garcia at (305) 922-5380.

Looking for a BMW M5? We source it privately, matched to your spec. Request M5 availability or call (305) 922-5380.