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06-26-2021, 10:53 AM | #25 |
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Well, went to see both and the M5 is a really immense car but both of the cars didn’t feel very well loved….not rough but ever so slightly rough in certain places. Given it was a main dealer the prep of the cars was beyond poor….!
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06-29-2021, 07:29 AM | #26 |
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Ok further a update……deposit placed on a quite high spec 2018/68 San marina Blue M5. It’s got the comfort and premium spec so decent bunch of options…!
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Sounds fabulous. The F90 was the car I wanted when I got the current one, but I'm too much of a cheapskate and couldn't resist the deal!
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07-02-2021, 04:23 PM | #32 |
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It's arrived today - some crappy pics but I'm in love….!
Needs a good paint correction as has swirls marks and a few surface scratches…but paintwork is generally pretty decent The sound and power is on another level…..! Wished it pop and banged more in comfort and sport as you u have to to use sport plus to get any drama. Nonetheless, still completely awesome….! Any recommendations on Gap insurance? |
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07-02-2021, 06:02 PM | #34 | |
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SM Blue on the other hand has been a pain in the ass. High maintenance little bitch of a colour and very soft paint. |
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Congrats. Which one has gone in its place, the S5 or the 540? If you still have latter be interested in your comparative views of living with it as a daily once the new car shine has worn off.
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I recently spent some time in the Cairngorms and decided to switch my map from bootmod3 stage 1 (430bhp) to mppsk (supposedly 360hp) as it was more fun to ring the b58 out on the smaller twisty roads with less power and torque. It just felt too fast for the twisty roads at 430bhp, that may be more limitations of the 540's suspension, but also how quickly the numbers on the speedo got silly. They were quite wide roads so it wasn't the size of the car that was the issue. Car looks awesome BTW, and I'm also jealous. Even after writing the above, I still want one! |
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07-03-2021, 05:21 AM | #39 | |
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Re colour, I was debating black or blue but after seeing black it just didn’t do it for me, so went for SMB…..going to get a 2 stage polish and ceramic coating done on it and then wash it at home only….hopefully will look decent for a while after that!! |
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07-03-2021, 05:30 AM | #40 | |
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First impressions are I really do like the M5 and performance and sound are on another level compared to the 540i. Don’t get me wrong the 540i is quick but the m5 is brutal in comparison….! M5 is a lot firmer but it’s not harsh and I reckon it will take some getting used to, but definetly not something that will bother me, in fact the handling is hugely improved (as expected), as the 540i is comfy and compliment but does tilt round corners, but they are very different cars. Unless you drive both I don’t think you get that, I certainly didn’t until I got the m5!! |
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I did my regular journey last night, 128 miles, average 60 mph, never went above 80 and barely saw a corner. You can see why it wasn’t the right car for me (oh, and I had the dog with me!). They are an amazing piece of engineering but in my world just wasted.... |
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07-03-2021, 05:52 AM | #44 |
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They are a fabulous piece of engineering of that there is no doubt but the M5 wasnt for me.
After you get used to the 'performance hit' .... and the OP will........ it is just too large & cumbersome to offer any lasting driver enjoyment..... all imo of course. Nice car though OP, enjoy it but be prepared like many other M5 owners to 'get rid' within 12 months |
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