Anyone considering F10 M5?

///kory · 07-22-2011, 11:11 PM

Yes absolutely, I can't wait to drive one later this year.

BobsM3Coupe · 07-23-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerslide

As much as I absolutely love my E93 M3 and as much as I hate to say this - after reading the BMW official press release of the new F10 M5 (including details of the S63tu engine [here]) - I am seriously considering it - I know it would be noticeably faster - but I\'m somewhat fearful I would really miss my M3.

Anyone else seriously considering it (or the F3x M3)?

Not me. I have no interest in a 4 door sedan. M version or otherwise.

Radiation Joe · 07-23-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sameh

How much are we talking about here? Say 2012 M5 DCT, HUD and premium audio !! Any idea?

$90k +/- $5k

crackberry · 07-23-2011, 08:28 PM

nope. I love and respect the s85 engine too much to jump into a f10 turbo mess.

Prince_of_Persia · 07-23-2011, 10:35 PM

Its engine doesnt rev that high, and from reviews so far, i heard it is way more quiet than S65.
So i will keep my m3

DiavelM3 · 07-23-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

and from reviews so far, i heard it is way more quiet than S65.

I don't think it sounds too bad

Mjolnir · 07-23-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

The 5 series is a very very nice car, so I'm sure the M5 will be great but I enjoy smaller more nimble cars and the M3 already feels a little too much like a boat to me.

The great apeal of the M5 is it's engine, which will easily be tunable to 700+ horsepower. The M5 is also very attractive in every aspect to me but the size is both the main flaw and the deal breaker for me as a contender for my next daily driver in a few years.

I understood that the M5's HP was considerably less than what it could be because BMW was using the crankshaft from the X6M/X5M which could not withstand more HP. If true, I wonder if there will be problems with tuning.

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-23-2011, 11:24 PM

Yes. Will have to wait an extra year for the X-drive variant though.

IFX · 07-23-2011, 11:27 PM

no. i'd consider the e60M before this..

CAPSGOD · 07-23-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

no. i'd consider the e60M before this..

+1 The F10 is huge

JIO · 07-24-2011, 03:45 AM

Back in 2003, I traded in my 2002 E46 M3 for an E39 M5. I kept the M5 for 3K miles and sold it. Bought another M3. The M5 is nice but the size did me in. It just wasn't as much fun to drive as the M3. The M5 was a great cruiser car but it never really put a grin on my face. The M3 was fun and always kept a smile on my face. At 4200+ pounds, the F10 M5 will be fast, but will never be as much fun as an M3. Driving a car needs to be fun. It's tough to beat the fun-factor of an M3 plus still have a trunk and room for 3 friends.

dhoggm3 · 07-24-2011, 07:32 AM

It's clearly a different tool. The E60 is a lot faster in a straight line than the E9X M, and the E9X carves it up in corners while the M5 tires howl for mercy. Nonotheless, the M5 is pretty darned respectable for it weight. The E60 is more of a luxury car than the E9X.

I picked up an E60 because my two 6-foot sons needed the space in back and I wanted an M. The F10 looks like an even better version (except of course for the V10 vs. turbo thread that's been flogged to death) performance wise, and I'm sure it will be quite comfortable.

It's just a different tool.

dhoggm3 · 07-24-2011, 08:04 AM

Oh, yeah, I picked up a loaded 2008 6MT E60 M5 with 24K miles for $52K. I plan to wait for an off lease F10 M5 and do it again.

shchow · 07-24-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

$90k +/- $5k

+1,
As far as performance, for those of you that use the Nurburgring as the yardstick, the F10 M5 ran it unofficially at 7:55!
Agree with what someone said earlier, will wait to judge after I drive it...

crackberry · 07-25-2011, 12:18 AM

Going from a s85 to a s63 turbo is just not doable for me. I don't care how much more faster the f10 is, it just doesn't make sense to give up the s85....unless you care about gas. But if you own a ///m car, then gas mileage should not be the number one priority. lol.

Mjolnir · 07-25-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shchow

+1,
As far as performance, for those of you that use the Nurburgring as the yardstick, the F10 M5 ran it unofficially at 7:55!
Agree with what someone said earlier, will wait to judge after I drive it...

Only 4 seconds faster than the CTS-V? Was I hoping for too much?

Poleposition · 07-25-2011, 08:45 AM

Will definitely be on my short list as well. Cant wait to drive one. Im sure it will come with as many smiles as an M3. Those of you who are too respectful

of the naturally aspirated motors to even dare think of driving a turbochargerd car.

Really?

If you need the 4 doors and the room but still want to drive an M, and can afford the ticket, why wouldnt you get one???

Nine · 07-25-2011, 08:53 AM

Considering? No. day dreaming...yes. I love my M3, I can't see myself parting with it for a long time.

James T. Kirk · 07-25-2011, 11:47 AM

M5 drivers value different things than M3 drivers.
I'm prone more to go smaller and lighter for the handling.

bruza · 07-25-2011, 04:15 PM

Definitely considered it. I've always wanted an M5 (the E39 M5 is what got me into the "M" Brand).

It's a financial thing for me. Spending $100K + on a car is not feasible in the short term. I'd love to have one though.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-25-2011, 04:28 PM

I don't think I'd own an M5. I'd jump into a Panamera turbo or a 911. Will have to wait and see it before I make any judgments.

Grail05 · 07-25-2011, 04:29 PM

if i can afford it why not...

07-22-2011, 11:11 PM	#23
///kory Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: '11 e92 m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Yes absolutely, I can't wait to drive one later this year.
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07-23-2011, 08:28 PM	#26
crackberry Major 32 Rep 999 Posts Drives: Porsche Carrera GTS (997.2) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	nope. I love and respect the s85 engine too much to jump into a f10 turbo mess.
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07-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#27
Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Its engine doesnt rev that high, and from reviews so far, i heard it is way more quiet than S65. So i will keep my m3 __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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07-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#30
AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Yes. Will have to wait an extra year for the X-drive variant though.
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07-23-2011, 11:27 PM	#31
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07-24-2011, 03:45 AM	#33
JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Back in 2003, I traded in my 2002 E46 M3 for an E39 M5. I kept the M5 for 3K miles and sold it. Bought another M3. The M5 is nice but the size did me in. It just wasn't as much fun to drive as the M3. The M5 was a great cruiser car but it never really put a grin on my face. The M3 was fun and always kept a smile on my face. At 4200+ pounds, the F10 M5 will be fast, but will never be as much fun as an M3. Driving a car needs to be fun. It's tough to beat the fun-factor of an M3 plus still have a trunk and room for 3 friends.
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07-24-2011, 07:32 AM	#34
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	It's clearly a different tool. The E60 is a lot faster in a straight line than the E9X M, and the E9X carves it up in corners while the M5 tires howl for mercy. Nonotheless, the M5 is pretty darned respectable for it weight. The E60 is more of a luxury car than the E9X. I picked up an E60 because my two 6-foot sons needed the space in back and I wanted an M. The F10 looks like an even better version (except of course for the V10 vs. turbo thread that's been flogged to death) performance wise, and I'm sure it will be quite comfortable. It's just a different tool. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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07-24-2011, 08:04 AM	#35
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Oh, yeah, I picked up a loaded 2008 6MT E60 M5 with 24K miles for $52K. I plan to wait for an off lease F10 M5 and do it again. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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07-25-2011, 12:18 AM	#37
crackberry Major 32 Rep 999 Posts Drives: Porsche Carrera GTS (997.2) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	Going from a s85 to a s63 turbo is just not doable for me. I don't care how much more faster the f10 is, it just doesn't make sense to give up the s85....unless you care about gas. But if you own a ///m car, then gas mileage should not be the number one priority. lol.
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07-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#39
Poleposition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 514 Rep 1,437 Posts Drives: very well Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Will definitely be on my short list as well. Cant wait to drive one. Im sure it will come with as many smiles as an M3. Those of you who are too respectful of the naturally aspirated motors to even dare think of driving a turbochargerd car. Really? If you need the 4 doors and the room but still want to drive an M, and can afford the ticket, why wouldnt you get one??? __________________ 2022 Individual M5 Comp Venetian Violet 2021 X6M Comp 2024 i4 M50 on order IG @purpleM5Comp_NY
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07-25-2011, 11:47 AM	#41
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	M5 drivers value different things than M3 drivers. I'm prone more to go smaller and lighter for the handling. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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07-25-2011, 04:15 PM	#42
bruza Major 367 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: '21 M5 & '06 Volvo S60 R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Definitely considered it. I've always wanted an M5 (the E39 M5 is what got me into the "M" Brand). It's a financial thing for me. Spending $100K + on a car is not feasible in the short term. I'd love to have one though.
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07-25-2011, 04:29 PM	#44
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