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Sedans BMW 5-Series BMW M5 vs BMW 550i
46 messages, Last post on Jan 23, 2008 at 5:18 AM
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| Do you guys think that the M5 is worth the 35-40,000 price difference? I mean, I love the M5. But a 550i with the "no cost" option of SMG trans is a beast. And for 40,000 I could buy a new Mustang Cobra this summer. But the V10 is a beast. Just try going through a 20mph school zone in one! | |
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Replying to: jedi0077 (May 18, 2006 9:02 pm)
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Replying to: lopz (May 20, 2006 7:56 pm)
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I'd take a 550i 6-speed over the M5 SMG. I drove one recently and, much as I felt about the M3 SMGII when I drove it a year ago, it just doesn't do it for me. A little hesitation when downshifting, a bit from a dead stop (w/o using "launch control". I recall my first drive in the previous M5 6-speed. Great gear box, comfortable size, no i-Drive distraction, etc. It was fantastic. BMW took one step forward (V10 engine), but about three steps back (SMG, i-Drive, bigger/heavier feeling). And in order to access the extra horsepower, you have to fool around with the i-drive program. I have no regrets for opting to keep my sedan and get a 911S Cab in lieu of the new M5. It's still the best performance sedan onthe planet, IMO, but it fell short of my expectations from my previous M5 experience.
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Replying to: gts_08 (Jun 28, 2006 11:53 am)
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Replying to: walterr5 (Dec 15, 2006 1:47 pm)
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Replying to: gts_08 (Dec 17, 2006 12:42 pm)
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Replying to: designman (Dec 17, 2006 3:12 pm) For 2006, the 550i came with a 6-speed manual, the M5 did not. Which is why I would have taken the former over the latter. And, for the record, I have driven both. For 2007, the M5 will have a 6-speed manual option. That changes everything.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 28, 2006 10:53 am)
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