My G30 vs M5 older gen.

[Josh-PA]

Nice choice. Congrats and enjoy

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

sorry, but I completely disagree with this. An M550 has all the n63 related issues and costs with non of the M car rareness. Its a very nice car, but if the conversation was 530 or m5, to me the m550 is not the right answer. My 3x upkeep costs over a g30 530 doesn't work when we're talking M550. I'd say m550 = .95x of m5 costs with .75x the performance.

Josh, the 2020+ M550's are putting down 523HP / 553 Torque (same as M5). They also share quite a few engine internals. There are plenty of these updated M550's running low 10 second 1/4 miles with a simple tune and exhaust.

But they also are super stealthy. Which is what I love about them.

The F90 is awesome, no doubt, but for $50k less you can still have a rocket.

[P1]

All this and zero pics?

[KevinC]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

Budget 3x for maintenance and upkeep costs plus the additional fuel costs. M cars are great but need more TLC than base bmws

3x? That's ridiculous.

[Kriz2fer]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

sorry, but I completely disagree with this. An M550 has all the n63 related issues and costs with non of the M car rareness. Its a very nice car, but if the conversation was 530 or m5, to me the m550 is not the right answer. My 3x upkeep costs over a g30 530 doesn't work when we're talking M550. I'd say m550 = .95x of m5 costs with .75x the performance.

The new m550 is faster than the f10 m5.

[10"]

Originally Posted by Kriz2fer

The new m550 is faster than the f10 m5.

zzzz would always choose the 'slower' M
over any M performance model. they
are not really comparable IMO.

performance is far more than 0-60

[10"]

Originally Posted by Thomadam530i

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well this evening.. Just wanted to share an update with you

I traded my 530i for the M5 - 2015 model (F10) and i know I did the right thing The car is what I have been looking for some time now, and everything about it is awesome...

It is stock with 25k miles on the clock, overall in good condition, healthy tyres and a nice colour (Silverstone II). if i had to pick a negative i would say it's not fully equipped with all the cool accessories, but there is room for improvement and i will invest on the upgrades that make sense to me..

i would like to thank you all for your advice and kind words.

have a lovely weekend

you 1000% made the right choice!
enjoy it in good health!

[Kriz2fer]

Originally Posted by 10"

zzzz would always choose the 'slower' M
over any M performance model. they
are not really comparable IMO.

performance is far more than 0-60

Yeah there’s looks, interior, technology, infotainment and overall newness of the car. Lots to consider beside straight line speed.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by KevinC

3x? That's ridiculous.

For an M5 with S63 V8 vs a B48 4 cyl 530i with smaller brakes/tires etc.? It could be considering repairs over time.

[MarcF10]

there she is: 65 plate = 2015 model
colour silverstone II

[mzwerner]

Originally Posted by Thomadam530i

there she is: 65 plate = 2015 model
colour silverstone II

Nice enjoy!!!

[Deef10m5]

Originally Posted by Thomadam530i

Good day folks, hope you all doing well
I know my question will sound far fetched but i have a persistent dilemma and would like to take some advice..
It's been a few months since i purchased my 2017 - G30 530i. Lovely, luxurious car and quite fast. And considering the climate, quite economical to run, as well.
However, this car is very civilised
I went to the dealer (the auto dealer, not the other one..) and he showed me a 2015 - M5. I reckon it's the previous generation model.
I would like to apologise in advance for coming out as -perhaps- too passionate, but as soon as i heard the motor rumbling i felt really...excited (i should have used another word but not appropriate..)
But...the interior is rubbish. Don't get me wrong. The car was clean as a whistle, no cosmetic marks, or any issues. I am only referring to the aesthetics of the car, compared to my G30..To be honest the external is absolutely fine - not too much difference anyway..
Between you and me, the car is for me and me only. I drive my young one to school and back, I drive the missus to the supermarket and back. It's not that I am doing miles upon miles, or that i care to travel by car anywhere..
Missus has her own car you see.
But what should i do?
should i keep the G30 and forget about the older M5?
or should i follow my heart and part - exchange for the M5 and rock'n'roll?
Price is similar - mileage similar too.
I have been reading about bimmertech and they have some decent upgrades so i guess i could retrofit a nice looking screen to replace the existing and play some video for my lad during traffic time..
i don't care about stereos or fancy stuff or cameras or carbon fiber. i am more focused on excitement
However i am thinking i could be making a mistake, going backwards and purchasing an older, much costier, much rougher vehicle...
Sadly, i cannot purchase a newer M5 model as it costs double the price of the older one (£30k for the 2015 but £60k for 2018 upwards..)
Does it make sense to spend +30k just to have a nicer screen?
Or these fancy buttons that adjust the driving experience?
I really don't know if the price difference is justified. Or if there is another factor i should be considering...

Please let me know what you think

I would definitely get the m5 it’s a blast

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by Thomadam530i

there she is: 65 plate = 2015 model
colour silverstone II

mistress arrived