DerekFSU
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DerekFSU
Hey,
My BMW dealer just called me with a black on black M5 with some good options, I am going on a test drive on Sat. I was wondering if you could let me know if the car has lived up to your expectations or would you reconsider your purchase. If you feel more comfortable having this conversation via PM, that’s fine., I just thought others may be in the same position.
Thanks in advance for any response
--David
My BMW dealer just called me with a black on black M5 with some good options, I am going on a test drive on Sat. I was wondering if you could let me know if the car has lived up to your expectations or would you reconsider your purchase. If you feel more comfortable having this conversation via PM, that’s fine., I just thought others may be in the same position.
Thanks in advance for any response
--David
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Originally Posted by DRCrowder
Hey,
My BMW dealer just called me with a black on black M5 with some good options, I am going on a test drive on Sat. I was wondering if you could let me know if the car has lived up to your expectations or would you reconsider your purchase. If you feel more comfortable having this conversation via PM, that’s fine., I just thought others may be in the same position.
Thanks in advance for any response
--David
My BMW dealer just called me with a black on black M5 with some good options, I am going on a test drive on Sat. I was wondering if you could let me know if the car has lived up to your expectations or would you reconsider your purchase. If you feel more comfortable having this conversation via PM, that’s fine., I just thought others may be in the same position.
Thanks in advance for any response
--David
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Originally Posted by DerekFSU
Sounds like a beautiful car. I would not reconsider. I like them both for different reasons. If I had to choose just one, it would be the more elegant, more comforable E55. But that's somewhat because I have a Noble for racing. Without having a racecar, I might choose the M5 so I could have a really nice 4 door sedan that can also do road courses.
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Originally Posted by DRCrowder
thank you. I have a Z4 that I track and to be honest, I doubt the M5 could hang with that in the twisties, but I am thinking about it. I'll report back after my drive.
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Originally Posted by RezF
I think you need to test drive the M5 before making this statement. The M5 should run circles around the Z4 on any track. Sure, it is heavier etc etc, but it has TWO z4 engines in its bay (figuratively speaking)
If you ever do a performance delivery and pick it up in Spartanburg, it is amazing to see two pros, one in an M3, the other in the Z4 and the Z4 gaining decent ground in every corner (only to lose it in the straights). A lot of people don't like the styling (I love it!) but the car can handle. I would imagine a comp package M3 or the CSL would be tougher to contend with, but physics tells me that the M5 will struggle with all 4 cars previously mentioned. I could be wrong, I'll drive it on Sat and see.
I have found I enjoy a lighter better handling car on the track to a heavy faster one; it is why I am considering the Noble route (don’t know if I track enough to justify it).
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dr, your designo 55 is one of the nicest cars on the road, I think we forget because we have had our cars for a while now, though the m5 has a few performance advantages, I think it would be a mistake to spend the money on one. just my .02cents. but when you go test drive it, drive the crap out of it!!
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Originally Posted by DerekFSU
Crowder, the Noble is amazing. I'll have it at VIR the first two weekends on December. Come down and go for a ride.
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Originally Posted by BMWEATR
dr, your designo 55 is one of the nicest cars on the road, I think we forget because we have had our cars for a while now, though the m5 has a few performance advantages, I think it would be a mistake to spend the money on one. just my .02cents. but when you go test drive it, drive the crap out of it!!
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Originally Posted by DRCrowder
that would be awesome, I would love to!
