Buying a brand new sports car is a luxury reserved for a small percentage of the population. But sometimes due to the wonders of depreciation, you can get some absolute bargains on the second-hand market. BMW's M division has been a staple in sports car technology and performance since the very first M product, the E30 M3. Where BMW shines miles apart from the competition, is how understated and practical their sporty M products are.

Bang for your buck is the phrase that comes to mind when we look at current prices for a 2013 BMW M5. This 8-year-old super saloon is a steal for its going rate. Depending on the spec you could be picking one up for less than the price of a brand new Honda Civic. With an amazing sounding engine with performance to match and the ease of daily driving capabilities, the M5 is one of the most complete cars out there. Let's take a look at how much you can pick one of these awesome M cars up for today.

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The 2013 BMW M5

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Based on the standard 5 series platform, the M5 mixes business with pleasure in search of a perfect daily driver. The 2013 M5, also known as the F10 M5, is a 4 door super-sedan capable of outshining its competitors in most categories. With more character than a Mercedes AMG and more exciting than an Audi, this M5 like M cars before is a true driver's machine.

With a twin-turbocharged V8 and a peak power figure of 552HP and 680 FT-LB of torque, it made it the most powerful road car BMW had ever built. This monstrous power is put through a newly developed dual-clutch transmission which helps the M5 hit 0-62mph in just 4.4sec. It goes on to a restricted top speed of 155mph, or 190mph if fitted with the optional M Driver’s Package. Luckily for the US, the M5 was available with a 6-speed manual transmission, an option exclusively for stateside customers.

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In terms of user comfort, it ticks every box. 4 doors and a spacious electronic trunk, memory adjusting seats, and an i-Drive system that doesn't feel dated even by today's standards. Full leather interior and high-quality trim help make the cabin and rear seats a nice place to be, a staple for any M-model. With various driving modes to control steering, throttle response, and damping, the M5 can be tuned up or down with the touch of a button.

To encapsulate the madness, BMW elevated the body of a regular 5 series adding touches of aggression here and there. However, don't expect one to be covered in carbon and aero flicks, oh no, BMW takes the less is more approach with the M5. This stealthy sleeper is a perfect powerful daily, it's not a "hey look at me!" kind of car, but it's capable of leaving most other cars in its dust from a set of lights.

F10 M5 Prices

The rear of the F10 M5
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BMW has launched a whole new set of M cars since the F10, new iterations of the M5,4 and 3 have all risen to the public eye. This has meant that the F10 model has been somewhat forgotten and left in the dust, however, its capabilities as a sporty daily driver have not faded one bit.

Bring A Trailer railer has sold 3 in the last year for under $43,000, for a car this complete and capable there is not much that it can compete with here. A spectacular engine with an incredible soundtrack, all packaged up in a well-built german body, the perfect combination. And, with the latest brand new M5 setting you back upwards of $110,000, the F10 is an absolute steal.

The F10 itself cost around $95,000 depending on options just 8 years ago when it launched, with over a 50% discount, you can pick up a relatively low mileage example ready to hit the road. In the USA and Canada, due to them being rarer they still hold a premium when compared to their European value.

In the UK for example, an F10 M5 can be yours for as little as £21,000 ($29,000). The same applies in Germany and other continental countries. Here, the F10 was just forgotten, it faded away as the newcomers stole its thunder. To put those figures into perspective, a brand new base-spec Renault Clio in the UK costs around £16,000.

The beauty of depreciation is case and point with the 2013 M5. For this bargain price, you'll get all the clever M-technology that BMW painstakingly developed for the M5, like the all-wheel torque vectoring system and their clever M-differential. If you can find a juicy Competition Pack model, you'll get an extra 20HP and refined suspension as well as slightly sportier looks.

All in all, the F10 M5 is one of the biggest bangs for your buck when it comes to a practical yet sporty daily driver. You'll have all the familiar BMW daily driving luxuries with the ability to hit a track day or a windy road in confidence just by pressing a few buttons. The F10 M5 could be an appreciating classic in the future, and with the days of new production V8's running out, now is the chance to buy a V8 BMW for a steal price.