cancelled M5 order back to M3

markow · 08-21-2011, 05:56 PM

finally gut feelings prevailed. i cancelled my M5 f10 order. surely the M5 is the technologically superior drive but it is big as a medium size boat and i never got to like the style factor. surely i would like a head-up display but i still prefer the M3 coupe without it.
peter

DiavelM3 · 08-21-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by markow

finally gut feelings prevailed. i cancelled my M5 f10 order. surely the M5 is the technologically superior drive but it is big as a medium size boat and i never got to like the style factor. surely i would like a head-up display but i still prefer the M3 coupe without it.
peter

I think what changed my tune about it is the farting noises heard in the videos during deceleration.

I hope they change that before production

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-21-2011, 06:09 PM

Can't go wrong with an M3.

eamon · 08-21-2011, 06:37 PM

Can't go wrong with the M5

ring007 · 08-21-2011, 06:46 PM

Good choice. F10 m5 is going to fail. Unremarkable performance (can get close to same power by chipping a 550i). At 4,250lbs it is untrackable. If you need space for the family, buy a X5M. Looks like a Taurus to me

LateBraking · 08-21-2011, 06:51 PM

I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance.

wisesoul · 08-21-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ring007

Good choice. F10 m5 is going to fail. Unremarkable performance (can get close to same power by chipping a 550i). At 4,250lbs it is untrackable. If you need space for the family, buy a X5M. Looks like a Taurus to me

You still believe those power figures? I don't. With dual twin scroll turbos, higher compression and stronger internals, I am sure the M5 will be the beast we (most of us) expect it to be. Going around the 'ring at 7:55 in a car that heavy is a feat in itself. E39 owners hated the E60 M5 for being too heavy and too complicated, but it was a massive success. Funny how you think it will fail without any official reviews, without driving it yourself/seeing it yourself.

JulieDriving · 08-21-2011, 07:02 PM

You gotta go with your gut.

ring007 · 08-21-2011, 07:08 PM

You're probably right. Sad but true.

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance.

jjojo2004 · 08-21-2011, 07:20 PM

I suppose the biggest advantage is your saving about $30K, as the F10 M5 is signifigantly more expensive than an E9X M3!

PoorMan · 08-22-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance.

Yup! Can't stand those showoff

wannabe rich types..

Z K · 08-22-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance.

+1

I definitely do not buy cars like those people. I'm an enthusiast and buy cars because I enjoy driving them. I could care less if it is made by Hyundai or Ferrari as long as it's good.

rick berry · 08-22-2011, 04:55 PM

Did the same thing today. Just ordered my next M3 1 hour ago. Made the right decision ,for me. If I didn't have the 750li H might have got the M5.

persian54 · 08-22-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance.

k5ng · 08-22-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

You gotta go with your gut.

+1. You gut is always right!

duk · 08-22-2011, 05:38 PM

come on M5 will be a beast too

///M Rakete · 08-22-2011, 08:26 PM

I'm #1 up for an M5 at my dealer and things like the HUD do appeal (had it on my 545i and 550i) but the styling is a bit luke warm to me, it can't be any less of a boat than the E60 M5 (compared to an M3), and the exhaust sound? WTF!

Sure it's faster, better, etc. But is it really? In my mind and the minds of others perhaps but not on the street in any sensible manner and not on the track except on an open road course.

On the other hand it would be a daily driver and all the technology would be fun so...

Well, there's the price...

Maybe I should keep my M3...

Or maybe I should get a Laguna Seca Ford Mustang Boss 302 and a Fiesta for a daily driver?

mdosu · 08-22-2011, 08:43 PM

I have the M3, you're not missing much, better switch it back to the M5

kmarei · 08-22-2011, 08:46 PM

You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the turbocharged Ms in the future
The M3 is your last chance to experience the NA variety
Plus if you don't like it you can always get the M5 later
But if you get the M5 now
You won't have time to get the M3 before it goes out of production

Denk · 08-22-2011, 08:48 PM

The M3 has always been my BMW of choice. Maybe when I get older my interests will change.

Kayani_1 · 08-22-2011, 09:34 PM

+1

It is ridiculous and utter bogus nonsense when some one comes on here and claims that M5 will fail. All this with out ever driving it or having any reviews to back up their claims.

I think many do not realize that their beloved E90/E92 M3 is a bloated pig when compared with the E36 M3.

Every time a new M car comes we go through these same dance. The previous M owners claims nahha......"The new one will be a fail"......yeah right....few years down the line......we will probably find you driving the same fail M car. All the while praising its virtues of practicality and performance......gimme a break.

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Originally Posted by wisesoul

You still believe those power figures? I don't. With dual twin scroll turbos, higher compression and stronger internals, I am sure the M5 will be the beast we (most of us) expect it to be. Going around the 'ring at 7:55 in a car that heavy is a feat in itself. E39 owners hated the E60 M5 for being too heavy and too complicated, but it was a massive success. Funny how you think it will fail without any official reviews, without driving it yourself/seeing it yourself.

8tnfox · 08-23-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ring007

Good choice. F10 m5 is going to fail. Unremarkable performance (can get close to same power by chipping a 550i). At 4,250lbs it is untrackable. If you need space for the family, buy a X5M. Looks like a Taurus to me

You could make the same argument between a chipped 335i and a M3. Yet I see you're driving a M3 and not a modded 335i.

08-21-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
markow Enlisted Member Drives: Porsche C4S 09 reg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	cancelled M5 order back to M3 finally gut feelings prevailed. i cancelled my M5 f10 order. surely the M5 is the technologically superior drive but it is big as a medium size boat and i never got to like the style factor. surely i would like a head-up display but i still prefer the M3 coupe without it. peter
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08-21-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
eamon Captain Drives: 09 e92 335i, 2010 328i (sold) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 754 iTrader: (0)	Can't go wrong with the M5 __________________ black/black/black e92 loaded Instagram: _eamon_

08-21-2011, 06:51 PM	#6
LateBraking BMW and reliability....haha.... Drives: Something reliable. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pacific Standard Time Posts: 3,875 iTrader: (27)	I doubt any M vehicle will ever truly fail. Most buyers, not being enthusiasts, are more interested in the badge and prestige and the torquey feel than performance. __________________ "As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep. But If I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride! Amen." ― ONEBADWS6, LS1TECH.com Member

08-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#8
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	You gotta go with your gut. __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

08-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#10
jjojo2004 New Member Drives: BMW E46 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Advantage! I suppose the biggest advantage is your saving about $30K, as the F10 M5 is signifigantly more expensive than an E9X M3!

08-21-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,729 iTrader: (0)	Can't go wrong with an M3.

08-21-2011, 06:46 PM	#5
ring007 Major Drives: '10 GT3RS & '13 Cayenne GTS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (13)	Good choice. F10 m5 is going to fail. Unremarkable performance (can get close to same power by chipping a 550i). At 4,250lbs it is untrackable. If you need space for the family, buy a X5M. Looks like a Taurus to me

08-22-2011, 04:55 PM	#13
rick berry Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 DCT CP/ 2011 750li H Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: marshall texas Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	Did the same thing today. Just ordered my next M3 1 hour ago. Made the right decision ,for me. If I didn't have the 750li H might have got the M5.

08-22-2011, 05:38 PM	#16
duk ///M Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,700 iTrader: (0)	come on M5 will be a beast too __________________ 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 \| Powered by Premier \| Alekshop \| ESS \| Rok n Peace Clothing: www.roknpeace.com

08-22-2011, 08:26 PM	#17
///M Rakete Rocket Scientist Drives: BMW 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	I'm #1 up for an M5 at my dealer and things like the HUD do appeal (had it on my 545i and 550i) but the styling is a bit luke warm to me, it can't be any less of a boat than the E60 M5 (compared to an M3), and the exhaust sound? WTF! Sure it's faster, better, etc. But is it really? In my mind and the minds of others perhaps but not on the street in any sensible manner and not on the track except on an open road course. On the other hand it would be a daily driver and all the technology would be fun so... Well, there's the price... Maybe I should keep my M3... Or maybe I should get a Laguna Seca Ford Mustang Boss 302 and a Fiesta for a daily driver? __________________ 2010 BMW M3 Coupe M-DCT w/Tech-EDC, BMW M Performance Exhaust, BPM Stage I Tune / Euro MDM, Space Gray / Fox Red Extended, and a Trunk Monkey known as "Der Stig", plus the daily driver... 2011 BMW 135i M Sport DCT, w/BMW Performance Power Kit, Exhaust, and Brake Rotors, Space Gray / Coral Red, known as "Stiggie" with an outlaw F20 "M135i" badge.

08-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#18
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,849 iTrader: (4)	I have the M3, you're not missing much, better switch it back to the M5 __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

08-22-2011, 08:46 PM	#19
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,033 iTrader: (32)	You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the turbocharged Ms in the future The M3 is your last chance to experience the NA variety Plus if you don't like it you can always get the M5 later But if you get the M5 now You won't have time to get the M3 before it goes out of production __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

08-22-2011, 08:48 PM	#20
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,078 iTrader: (0)	The M3 has always been my BMW of choice. Maybe when I get older my interests will change.

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