M5 for the weekend:-)

Ruebdo · 24-03-2012, 09:16 PM

I have been loaned an M5 for three days from my local dealer while my car is being serviced. I have seen the appeal of an M5 but never wanted one. I have to say.......... Christ this car is quick. I have an E92 M3 and this thing is on another level. And it handles as well. A seriously impressive car. 85k no chance. But in a year when they are half the price, wow. I really want one

KamalRostov · 24-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Is it as nimble in handling as the E92 Ms or E46 Ms?

chrisburns · 24-03-2012, 09:28 PM

very nice, was looking at a lovely silverstone one earlier today.
I paid 52k for my E60 M5 and swore i would never do that again, however I see me having the same problem again in a year or so

Ruebdo · 24-03-2012, 09:33 PM

The car is nimble, tail happy and does feel like a drivers car. I know any car can go quick in a straight line; but this thing moves. This steering is way better than the E92 M3 as well!!

**shimmy** · 24-03-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruebdo

The car is nimble, tail happy and does feel like a drivers car. I know any car can go quick in a straight line; but this thing moves. This steering is way better than the E92 M3 as well!!

Can I have a go with it. Im not busy Monday

Ruebdo · 24-03-2012, 09:36 PM

All yours. Goes back Monday evening. Down in sunny Surrey. Come fill your boots ;-). It's insured for any driver!!

GTAStradale · 24-03-2012, 09:42 PM

I tried one a month or so ago and also thought it was stupidly quick. It was -11.5 C outside and the thing was undriveable with DSC off, the wheels were spinning all the time due to the amazing amount of torque even on lover RPMs. I though it drives similarly boring to the E92 (I had one before), but more exciting due to the power and the misfiring blip which I though was absolutelly stunning!!

Ruebdo · 24-03-2012, 09:45 PM

Agreed. The thing spins in about ever gear. But when it does put the power down it moves. And the steering is way better???

GTAStradale · 24-03-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruebdo

Agreed. The thing spins in about ever gear. But when it does put the power down it moves. And the steering is way better???

Can't judge the steering to be honest. I had E92M3 2 years ago and remember that the steering feel was poor, then I got the CSL which in my view is brilliant. So obviously M5 steering can't match the CSL....but is it better than E92....probably you are better qualified to judge as you have it currently.

But in any case...I would get one if finances would allow. For now 320 will do

Trawler · 24-03-2012, 10:07 PM

Not knocking the new M5 in any way, but not my cup of tea & it felt great to get back in the csl. Oh, on sport setting it took bad B roads in its stride & even sport plus did not seem that firm. Brakes good & you could hear a butterfly land the car is so silent. Car also too wide I did not feel confident to pass a bus on a country road. Obviously needed more time with it.

24-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#1
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	M5 for the weekend:-) I have been loaned an M5 for three days from my local dealer while my car is being serviced. I have seen the appeal of an M5 but never wanted one. I have to say.......... Christ this car is quick. I have an E92 M3 and this thing is on another level. And it handles as well. A seriously impressive car. 85k no chance. But in a year when they are half the price, wow. I really want one

24-03-2012, 09:28 PM	#2
KamalRostov S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 99 Casino cash: $3395	Is it as nimble in handling as the E92 Ms or E46 Ms? __________________ 2006 Euro A08 E46 M3

24-03-2012, 09:42 PM	#7
GTAStradale S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 41 Casino cash: $900	I tried one a month or so ago and also thought it was stupidly quick. It was -11.5 C outside and the thing was undriveable with DSC off, the wheels were spinning all the time due to the amazing amount of torque even on lover RPMs. I though it drives similarly boring to the E92 (I had one before), but more exciting due to the power and the misfiring blip which I though was absolutelly stunning!! __________________ 2004 M3 CSL

24-03-2012, 09:28 PM	#3
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	very nice, was looking at a lovely silverstone one earlier today. I paid 52k for my E60 M5 and swore i would never do that again, however I see me having the same problem again in a year or so

24-03-2012, 09:33 PM	#4
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	The car is nimble, tail happy and does feel like a drivers car. I know any car can go quick in a straight line; but this thing moves. This steering is way better than the E92 M3 as well!!

24-03-2012, 09:36 PM	#6
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	All yours. Goes back Monday evening. Down in sunny Surrey. Come fill your boots ;-). It's insured for any driver!!

24-03-2012, 09:45 PM	#8
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	Agreed. The thing spins in about ever gear. But when it does put the power down it moves. And the steering is way better???

24-03-2012, 10:07 PM	#10
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Not knocking the new M5 in any way, but not my cup of tea & it felt great to get back in the csl. Oh, on sport setting it took bad B roads in its stride & even sport plus did not seem that firm. Brakes good & you could hear a butterfly land the car is so silent. Car also too wide I did not feel confident to pass a bus on a country road. Obviously needed more time with it.