BMW M5 vs BMW 550i

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#45 of 46 Re: what's a good deal on an M5? [mkp6er] by bruceomega Jan 22, 2008 (9:05 am)
Replying to: mkp6er (Jan 19, 2008 4:11 pm) mkp6er, I don't remember whether it was an announcement, or rumor, but I have read BMW is going to apply the twin turbo design to the M5's V-10 engine to produce 600 hp. Have not read anything about when that might happen, but if the M5 TT info is correct, then maybe the dealers are trying to unload the current M5. Bruce Replies to this message: topspin628 (Jan 23, 2008 5:18 am)
#46 of 46 Re: what's a good deal on an M5? [bruceomega] by topspin628 Jan 23, 2008 (5:18 am)
Replying to: bruceomega (Jan 22, 2008 9:05 am) I recently got a 550i and when I was shopping, the salesman asked me if I were interested in an M5 that he had in stock. It seems that until recently, M5s and other M cars were in short supply and had to be ordered. My guess is that now with the "normal" non-M cars being so powerful, (550i, 335i etc) the gap in performance has shrunk. If you factor in the truly low gas mileage of the M5, perhaps people are having some second thoughts about how much they are paying for how little extra performance. As for me, I couldn't even be tempted to test drive it because I was uncomfortable with the low mpg. I am sure it's a truly great car and whoever gets one will really enjoy it. The fact that they are relatively rare is also alluring. It's one of the great "speed" cars available and probably a good price value relationship when compared to the exotic market where its performance numbers will, no doubt, compete. My 550i has more performance capability than I could possibly experience on the street and I am very happy with my selection.

#45 of 46: Re: what's a good deal on an M5? [mkp6er] by bruceomega; Jan 22, 2008 (9:05 am)

Replying to: mkp6er (Jan 19, 2008 4:11 pm)

mkp6er,

I don't remember whether it was an announcement, or rumor, but I have read BMW is going to apply the twin turbo design to the M5's V-10 engine to produce 600 hp. Have not read anything about when that might happen, but if the M5 TT info is correct, then maybe the dealers are trying to unload the current M5.

Bruce

topspin628 (Jan 23, 2008 5:18 am)

#46 of 46: Re: what's a good deal on an M5? [bruceomega] by topspin628; Jan 23, 2008 (5:18 am)

Replying to: bruceomega (Jan 22, 2008 9:05 am)

I recently got a 550i and when I was shopping, the salesman asked me if I were interested in an M5 that he had in stock. It seems that until recently, M5s and other M cars were in short supply and had to be ordered. My guess is that now with the "normal" non-M cars being so powerful, (550i, 335i etc) the gap in performance has shrunk. If you factor in the truly low gas mileage of the M5, perhaps people are having some second thoughts about how much they are paying for how little extra performance. As for me, I couldn't even be tempted to test drive it because I was uncomfortable with the low mpg. I am sure it's a truly great car and whoever gets one will really enjoy it. The fact that they are relatively rare is also alluring. It's one of the great "speed" cars available and probably a good price value relationship when compared to the exotic market where its performance numbers will, no doubt, compete.
My 550i has more performance capability than I could possibly experience on the street and I am very happy with my selection.