Originally Posted by nynd

All comes down to what you like. The M5 has a more aggressive look and the E63 more tame. Both beautiful and excellent car, just depends on what you want. If your going to go the E63 route you definitely want one with the P30 pkg (red calipers, LSD, HP boost, etc..). Other area to consider is E63 uses MCT for shifting (which from what I've heard seems to shift slower) and the M5 you can get 6 sod manual or DCT. The DCT from all accounts seems to be the next big wave. All rivals (Ferrari, Lambo etc) are getting rid of manuals and going the DCT route so stick shift seems to be on its way out for this size of car. As for warranty, probably a good idea for both! Other plus for M5 is free maintenance for 4 years.. so no worries there, your 4 mpg will be negated for your savings in maintenance and the auto start stop function if enabled (although more starter wear... lol).

Originally Posted by Shellbmb

I wish I was out in California. There seems to be a boatload of E63's out on the west coast. There's only 1 in Texas. And they aren't dealing on that one.