JumpinJim

Tomorrow I'm trading in my '12 CLS63 for a new M5. Someone will end up with it, maybe a forum member. Be on the lookout for a black one with 10.8k miles. Well cared for, renntech tuned, maybe raced. I just picked up a '13 SL63 a month ago, loving it, and the CLS seemed redundant with it having the same engine, transmission, etc. I want something different. The AWD on the upcoming models don't do anything for me, and they're still too "samey" for the SL. I've actually been looking for an M5 since Feb, but dealers around here weren't willing to deal, but now they are. Looking forward to it, but still sad to see the CLS go.

hyperion667

farewell ole 'ye powerhouse! good fun with the new rides

Karl901

That is why your called JumpinJim.
I just bought a Audi S8 in April, for a change too.
It is like changing wife's.

TMC M5

Except much cheaper....even with MB depreciation...

Vic55

I jumped out of my CLS after a short year for the M5... but for reference the M5 is going going gone LOL.

How do you like the S8? It has some amazing numbers for a big beast.


LOL... very very true

otakki

I was about to post, "you haven't seen jumpin' until you have seen Vic." But Vic has already sniffed out this post.

JumpinJim

Yeah I can't compete with Vic, but I do jump around a lot.

Mine is Space Gray/Black. Full leather interior, Exec package, driver assist, B&O. No pics yet, dark out now. One of the hardest things about a new car is getting the seats just right. And so many settings and buttons on this thing. This is my first BMW so we'll see how it goes.

It's going to be hell breaking this car in. BMW are apparently ***** about their break ins. They said the computer records if you go over 4200 during break in. Ugh...

It's a surprisingly large car now that I have it in the garage. Makes the SL look small. Wonder which one is faster? SL is a non PP car, stock, just 800 miles on it. SL63 is lighter and Sat I pulled hard on an OE tuned C63 coupe, I was running away from it. I was pretty surprised. SL must be silly underrated.

hyperion667

why would you want to compete with Vic?? haha!! he has too much.......


have any pictures to share of the rides?

JumpinJim

Here be the M5







And the SL I picked up last month. Really glad I got the red interior. It really sets it off. The new SL is so much better than the old one. If you've never tried one you should.

Need4Speed

That red interior looks superb on the SL.

We just picked up a new M5 last week as well as our new show vehicle, white on white. Beautiful car and just puts a smile on my face every time i sit behind the wheel.

I hope you enjoy yours!

hyperion667

wow, the SL is very nice, those stock wheels are awesome too, nice choice

emericr

Congrats on the new rides. M5 looks great.
I have heard many say the new SL is better than the old (lighter is always good) but I really do not like the new design. No matter, as long as you love it, that's what counts.

Vic55

Jim, I crushed my break in on my M5. I mean I did the what I and others deem as correct in doing a hard break in. I pushed the rpms up and down the ranges and ran thru the gears but never let it sit at redline for too long. I always have done this with all my cars. I call BS (not you but the naysayers)on any dealer who tries to void a warranty for driving the car hard or it would be in the warranty agreement and/or limited at the rpm range. From day one I ran: MDM, Sport Plus on the shocks and throttle, S3 on the tranny mode, and comfort on steering (too much understeer in sport or sport plus IMHO). The same was done with the M6 (same engine).


The seats have a ton of adjustments but also that memory button works well so keep adjusting, setting, adjusting, setting until you are happy. I think I had to go thru 5 runs in the car at different speeds to get there. I wish the car had adjustable side bolsters though. The M6 just hugs you better.

Congrats

E-SICKTY3

Great pickup. I love the SL -- the red interior is beautiful especially with the top down

My friend who has the F10 M5 actually test drove the new SL and said the car is really really nice. But, I wonder how durable the M5 (or the new Ms I suppose) is/are when pushed hard compared to AMGs -- he did couple runs with launch control within like 3 days span and unfortunately broke the axle?? :O I'm not sure what happened because I wasn't there. However, remembering I did couple launch control on my W212 E63 and its still running strong.

otakki

Hey Jim, since you are in TX, are you going to put up the front plates?

JumpinJim

Never!

JumpinJim

Good to know. They must have told me at least 10 times about the break in. They made is sound like the BMW police would swoop down in black helicopters if I did it. "Sir, we received a report that you exceeded the break in RPM limit by 800 RPM this morning. You'll have to come with us." I just know this, there's not a snowballs chance in hell I'll be able to keep it under 4200 RPM for 1200 miles. I generally have cars redlined during the test drive and at 500 miles they're making passes down the 1/4 mile at the very least.

I think I've settled down into a good seat position now, just fine tuning it. Still tinkering with all the controls and settings for the onboard computer. This thing is far more advanced than any MB. I can see why older people might hate it, but it's a tech junkies wet dream.

JumpinJim

Thanks. It takes some getting used to. It has more presence in person than it does in pictures.

JumpinJim

Thanks. I was concerned about it at first not having seen one in person until I chanced upon a 550 with the red interior.

There are a number of tuned AMGs that have snapped rear axles and one non tuned if I recall. I never used launch control on my CLS, but I had it tuned from purchase and it never gave me any trouble.

E-SICKTY3

That is my concern regarding getting my car tuned and about the spark plugs that people are talking about a while back. I've driven my car hard and did the first service not long ago; car seems to be running fine without spark plugs issues. After doing some readings I've managed to order the performance spark plugs to go with the Renntech intermediate ECU tune soon (which they say less aggressive than the regular one "without worry of extra strain on the drivetrain components") just for the peace of mind.

K-A

Man, great fleet! The M5 is the perfect all around car inside and out to me and the new SL I'm not a fan of as I feel the exterior is a big let down to the SL nomenclature but yours is beautiful. The SL63 treatment is really a must to balance out that design, IMO.

hyperion667

guess it doesn't matter (only for the next guy) since you only keep cars 2 months

Vic55

A$$


I keep them until the intrinsic value that I have set wears off. Its true lately Ive been dancing a bit more but there is always a method to my madness.

2004 E55 lasted almost 3 1/2 years
2007 Porsche Turbo lasted 3 1/2 years
2011 Porsche Turbo lasted 1 1/2 years

But:

2012 E63 Wagon lasted 4 1/2 months LOL
2002 Audi S4 lasted 6 months
2012 CLS 63 TT lasted 11 months
2005 CL65 lasted 12 months
2013 M5 lasted 6 months

And the rest sit somewhere in between. Ill tell you right now that the R8 V10 is going to be with me for quite some time; its just incredible with the exhaust, ecu, and tcu mods. The Black Series might have finished its run at 1 year.

Sorry Jim, back to you- Vic the thread jack is out

JumpinJim

No problem sir. Car ADD is a terrible thing, if not entertaining at times. Your Porsches lasted longer than mine. The GT3 lasted a year and the Turbo only 8 months. The CLS held out for a month shy of 2 years though.

I tried out the R8 before getting the SL63, deals on them were just awesome. However after getting in one I had to rule it out. I'm taller from the waist up and even with the seat lowered as far as it would go my hair was brushing the roof, and this was in the evening. In the morning I would have to of held my head sideways against the roof.

Vic55

LOL at the R8 situation, did you consider a spyder and never keep the top closed

I had a 996TT too and that lasted 18 months; P cars have held my attention for longer times.

my AMGS though:

2001 E55 3 years (but I was just a kid)
2004 E55 3 1/2 years
2005 CL65 1 year
2010 E63 15 months
2012 E63 Wagon 4-5 months
2012 CLS63TT 11 months

And the Black Series has a bday on the 9th-