Buying an M5 need help

KadeSdad · 03-16-2010, 03:38 PM

Hi All you fivers!

I am coming out of my E90 M3 and looking to get into an M5, hopefully some of you guys can give me some pointers specs wise etc.

Looking to buy a nearly new used model 09 pretty soon, or should I wait until the new M5 is released as I am guessing there may be some good deals to be had?

Thanks for taking the time.

Marcus

pmeloche · 03-17-2010, 04:52 AM

It's pointless in my opinion to wait for the new M5 to come out in order to get a better deal on an older one. It's going to take a least a year before the new M5 is available so you'll have to wait a year to get into a used M5 when you obviously want one now. Go for it.

ACZakka325i · 03-17-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pmeloche

It's pointless in my opinion to wait for the new M5 to come out in order to get a better deal on an older one. It's going to take a least a year before the new M5 is available so you'll have to wait a year to get into a used M5 when you obviously want one now. Go for it.

I think he means waiting until the new one is out to further drive down prices of the e60.

KadeSdad · 03-17-2010, 11:57 AM

Hi Guys

Thanks for your replies. Yes I would be looking to get one very soon. Never having had an M5 before I just wondered what were the 'must have' specs on this model of car but I am guessing it's similar to my M3 now.

Thanks anyway

ACZakka325i · 03-18-2010, 10:54 AM

Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible. I think the HUD is very cool, other than that I'm not sure of any other exclusive options to the M5, but the V10 is standard, and that is a GOOD thing.

Avery · 03-18-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible. I think the HUD is very cool, other than that I'm not sure of any other exclusive options to the M5, but the V10 is standard, and that is a GOOD thing.

I believe Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson didn't like the manual to his surprise. I think he said the manual was not specifically made for the M5 and it was just not a good fit. Felt like it was an after thought where as the SMG version was designed for the M5.

ACZakka325i · 03-18-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Avery

I believe Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson didn't like the manual to his surprise. I think he said the manual was not specifically made for the M5 and it was just not a good fit. Felt like it was an after thought where as the SMG version was designed for the M5.

I considered an m5 before I got my m3. The SMG was brutally uncomfortable. So take your pick of lesser evils. The SMG will make your passengers think you are a terrible driver.

T89 · 03-18-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Hi All you fivers!

I am coming out of my E90 M3 and looking to get into an M5, hopefully some of you guys can give me some pointers specs wise etc.

Looking to buy a nearly new used model 09 pretty soon, or should I wait until the new M5 is released as I am guessing there may be some good deals to be had?

Thanks for taking the time.

Marcus

whhaaaaaat??!! whyy??!! your m3 is amazing i love it!

T

T89 · 03-18-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible. I think the HUD is very cool, other than that I'm not sure of any other exclusive options to the M5, but the V10 is standard, and that is a GOOD thing.

Manual tranny is not available in m5's outside of NA.

T

ACZakka325i · 03-18-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by T89

Manual tranny is not available in m5's outside of NA.

T

That is surprising and terrible at the same time!

gonzo · 03-19-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

I considered an m5 before I got my m3. The SMG was brutally uncomfortable. So take your pick of lesser evils. The SMG will make your passengers think you are a terrible driver.

Numerous reports on the manuals dull and squishy feel. Then there are phone book size reports on the SMG's ability to send you to a chiropractor.

Of the two OP I would look for a 6 speed. All in all you can get a sweet deal on them if you are patient.

M5board or 6speed BMW section may be a better place for now.

g/l

JohnSprm69 · 03-19-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible. I think the HUD is very cool, other than that I'm not sure of any other exclusive options to the M5, but the V10 is standard, and that is a GOOD thing.

both my bosses have m5 with smg, i've driven both many times and i love the smg compared to manual.

RussRamz · 03-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible.

Having driven an SMG and a manual M6, I would take the SMGIII over the manual everytime. The SMGIII has 7 gears and was designed around the engine. The manual was an afterthought for the NA market who believes driving a manual gives an extra badge of skill. The SMGIII is a sequential gearbox and wide open at S6 DSC OFF--there is nothing like it. It's awesome!

Chenry135 · 03-19-2010, 07:04 PM

I'm looking at an M5 as well, but I'm having a hard time finding a manual at all... Apparently they didn't make many. Good luck though, you will love the car either way!

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KadeSdad Colonel 140 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Buying an M5 need help Hi All you fivers! I am coming out of my E90 M3 and looking to get into an M5, hopefully some of you guys can give me some pointers specs wise etc. Looking to buy a nearly new used model 09 pretty soon, or should I wait until the new M5 is released as I am guessing there may be some good deals to be had? Thanks for taking the time. Marcus
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KadeSdad Colonel 140 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Hi Guys Thanks for your replies. Yes I would be looking to get one very soon. Never having had an M5 before I just wondered what were the 'must have' specs on this model of car but I am guessing it's similar to my M3 now. Thanks anyway
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ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Active seats are very cool. Def pass on the SMG tranny, which is terrible. I think the HUD is very cool, other than that I'm not sure of any other exclusive options to the M5, but the V10 is standard, and that is a GOOD thing. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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Chenry135 First Lieutenant 3 Rep 301 Posts Drives: former 2008 135i/ 2006 STI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at an M5 as well, but I'm having a hard time finding a manual at all... Apparently they didn't make many. Good luck though, you will love the car either way!
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