I agree
Drove the new BMW M5 today
I've seen the reviews and they all say really good things about the car - just can't help thinking it's overpriced at 90k though - much more expensive than it's peers e.g. RS6 and E63AMG.
Current:
992 Turbo (July 23)
MG4 EV Trophy Long Range
VW Caravelle 6.1 4motion DSG
Suzuki Swift Sport
Previous Macan SD, Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo, 991.1 C4GTS coupe, 996 C4S coupe, Macan Turbo, 991.2 C4GTS coupe; 991.2 GT3; 992 C2S; 991.1 Turbo S
992 Turbo (July 23)
MG4 EV Trophy Long Range
VW Caravelle 6.1 4motion DSG
Suzuki Swift Sport
Previous Macan SD, Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo, 991.1 C4GTS coupe, 996 C4S coupe, Macan Turbo, 991.2 C4GTS coupe; 991.2 GT3; 992 C2S; 991.1 Turbo S
Not really though...the RS6 (standard or PE) isn't the new M5's peer - one at start of life, one at end. The E63 isn't the direct competitor either, it's the E63s. When you spec both care (E63s/M5) to comparable levels, there's very little in it - when you look to finance, you realise you should just get a Porsche...residuals are toilet on both... (all if you include the RS6's).
On the M5 - I have seriously fallen out with BMW over it (well my local delaer anyway). told them I was in the market late last year, but wanted to see/drive the car before committing to an order...no contact to this date. D1cks.
Current: 991.2 GTS, Gtd
Previous: Macan TPP, C350e, B8 RS4 Nogaro, Tiguan, S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI x2, RS Clio 197, TT Cab 1.8T, RS Clio 182, Megane 1.5 dci, Clio 1.5 dci, Astra Merit 1.6 d
Previous: Macan TPP, C350e, B8 RS4 Nogaro, Tiguan, S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI x2, RS Clio 197, TT Cab 1.8T, RS Clio 182, Megane 1.5 dci, Clio 1.5 dci, Astra Merit 1.6 d
Never driven a M5 but I've seen a lot of videos and ready many reviews The issue for me about this car is that there seems to be 100's of permutations of settings for suspension, acceleration, gear change etc, etc........ Who has the time to do this
I just want to get in the car and push one button (Sport or Sport +) and off you go.
Porsche wins every time no matter the model.
I just want to get in the car and push one button (Sport or Sport +) and off you go.
Porsche wins every time no matter the model.
I thought with M product that you could configure all your settings to just how you like them and then store them to a button that allows you to select your overall custom setting at the touch of a button?DandyDon wrote:Never driven a M5 but I've seen a lot of videos and ready many reviews The issue for me about this car is that there seems to be 100's of permutations of settings for suspension, acceleration, gear change etc, etc........ Who has the time to do this
I just want to get in the car and push one button (Sport or Sport +) and off you go.
Porsche wins every time no matter the model.
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Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
Yes there are two buttons on the steering wheel M1 and M2 that can be configured to your personal selection. One for you and one for your significant other, or perhaps "hooning" and "cruising" modes!
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Yes configurable M1 and M2 buttons. I used to set one button all options Sport Plus the other for cruising in my old M3.
The pic shows the buttons in the new M5.
Current: 991.2 Carrera S
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather
My local dealer called me for a test drive as soon as they had one. If you are interested they have a cancelled order due for delivery this August/September. The customer service varies between dealerships and some just don't care. I guess that can be true across the board although I have always had great service from Porsche.N13LXC wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:18 amNot really though...the RS6 (standard or PE) isn't the new M5's peer - one at start of life, one at end. The E63 isn't the direct competitor either, it's the E63s. When you spec both care (E63s/M5) to comparable levels, there's very little in it - when you look to finance, you realise you should just get a Porsche...residuals are toilet on both... (all if you include the RS6's).
On the M5 - I have seriously fallen out with BMW over it (well my local delaer anyway). told them I was in the market late last year, but wanted to see/drive the car before committing to an order...no contact to this date. D1cks.
Current: 991.2 Carrera S
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather
I was looking but opted for the Macan TPP as it met my needs (and got me in to a Porsche)...Next stop for me will be a 911 hoping for a 992 GTS...I love the 991.2 GTS, but just couldn't make the maths work, so hopefully the 992 still works for me, if not I'll look 2nd hand 991.2 in around 18-24 months...Hitman999 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:45 amMy local dealer called me for a test drive as soon as they had one. If you are interested they have a cancelled order due for delivery this August/September. The customer service varies between dealerships and some just don't care. I guess that can be true across the board although I have always had great service from Porsche.N13LXC wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:18 amNot really though...the RS6 (standard or PE) isn't the new M5's peer - one at start of life, one at end. The E63 isn't the direct competitor either, it's the E63s. When you spec both care (E63s/M5) to comparable levels, there's very little in it - when you look to finance, you realise you should just get a Porsche...residuals are toilet on both... (all if you include the RS6's).
On the M5 - I have seriously fallen out with BMW over it (well my local delaer anyway). told them I was in the market late last year, but wanted to see/drive the car before committing to an order...no contact to this date. D1cks.
Current: 991.2 GTS, Gtd
Previous: Macan TPP, C350e, B8 RS4 Nogaro, Tiguan, S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI x2, RS Clio 197, TT Cab 1.8T, RS Clio 182, Megane 1.5 dci, Clio 1.5 dci, Astra Merit 1.6 d
Previous: Macan TPP, C350e, B8 RS4 Nogaro, Tiguan, S3, A1, B8 RS4, A5 cab, Golf GTTDI x2, RS Clio 197, TT Cab 1.8T, RS Clio 182, Megane 1.5 dci, Clio 1.5 dci, Astra Merit 1.6 d
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