To M5 or not...that is the question

[LIL RED WGN]

Seriously considering trading in my MSRT for an 09 M5. I am looking for more out of my MSRT and the next step is to spend a chunk of change more and have HHP work the SOB.

I'm really attached to her, but the M5 is sooo appealing, it's fast out the box and handles amazingly. Not to say my MSRT isn't fast...I dunno, maybe I just want a change.

I can get a decent trade value and a great deal on the M5, so it's a good deal all around. As it is right now, I drive her maybe 3-4 times per month, mainly on the weekend, short distances, never in snow or rain(unless I get caught in a shower).

I would like to hear your thoughts on the positives and negatives.


And if I do go thru with this, I have lots of parts that I can swap with my fellow members. Mopar Catback and Cold Air intake, Mopar TCM, headlights with red/white LED halos and amber strip (AAC) installed, AAC HID's 55W, Red/White LED Fog Halos (AAC) (Not yet installed, still brand new), Predator and a few other trinkets.

Dave

[BDA1855]

M5... the end...

Amazing Car.... just dont expect any gains in MPG... LOL

[gbneufeld]

The M5 is a very nice car (not as nice as the M6 though). The only thing I can say is I traded in an Audi A4 for the Charger. The Audi on avg. would cost me 3 times what it would cost to do the same the to the charger.

New clutch $1400 (cheap one)

The cost of ownership with the BMW is WAY more.

[LIL RED WGN]

Yeah, I have no expectations on improved mpg.

The M6 was my first choice, but it's a bit tight for me and I can't take my three boys with me on our bonding rides.

I'm prepared for the increased maintenance costs as well, as I said I really don't drive the msrt much and plan to stay pretty close to that schedule, after I put a few thousand miles on her.

Dave

[1BADWAGONRT]

I just recently watched the show on CNBC called BMW A DRIVING EXPERIENCE. It is the ulimate driving machine. Let me tell you I love my mag, but if the M5 was the right price Id be on it. (flame suit is on) Our mags our nice but cannot compete to German products. Thats a fact. That M5 out of the so called box has an amazing suspension, motor, and interior. M5's are still made in Germany, hand crafted so to say. Go for it man, you will not be dissapointed. Just my 2 cents.

[4t5Gunner]

Well I cant compare the 2... Just enjoy whatever you have, that is what these kinds of cars are about.


On a selfish side note if you do choose to go with the M5 I may be interested in helping you return your headlights to stock...

[mathell]

Our mags our nice but cannot compete to German products. Thats a fact. That M5 out of the so called box has an amazing suspension, motor, and interior. M5's are still made in Germany, hand crafted so to say. Go for it man, you will not be dissapointed. Just my 2 cents.

meh, I won't own another German car as long as I live. The A4 I just got rid of was a freaking pile of crap. Frequent and very expensive repairs. Horrible re-sale. my perception of BMW is about the same. I really love the external and internal looks of the Audi vehicles though. It just depends on what you value in a vehicle I guess.

[8yourM5]

Upgrade to the m5 if you can afford to maintain it.

[UpInSmoke]

M5 is the only Bimmer Id ever want so I say go for it

[sound&security]

AS like all bmw's the audio system goes south pretty quickly [speakers/amps] crap out.
SO if u do that jump into the m5 keep this web address BMW Audio, BMW iPod, Speakers, Subwoofers, & more | BSW: Bavarian Soundwerks
ALL their stuff bolts/screws right in and sounds amazing. cost's a good penny but it will cost to up grade every thing any way and to replace the stock amp/speakers with stock stuff is twice as much

[btr]

Get the m5.

I was looking at one before the srt. It had a v10 and they wanted 28k

[CEk]

The M5 is a great car, I considered one myself when I got the MSRT8. They biggest difference that I took in consideration was the price of repairs and maintenance. It's ridiculous prices over here (for example, rotor and pad change costs about $4000!) and I guess the dealerships aren't so mild over there either. With that said, I can definately say their ad slogan really is correct; BMW - when you love to drive.

[thepunisheriv]

I think the M5 is great car. What I dont like is when you add all the gidgets and gadgets you ask for things to go wrong. If you deal with the cost of it go for it! You only live once...I think.

[CT-MSRT]

M5's are nice and all, but i still don't know if i'd go that route. Based on you mentioning an 09 M5, you are right in the same 50k price range as a similar year CTS-V. Well appointed, reliable and way more power and upgradability and dramatically lower maintenance costs. Still get 4 doors from a car meant to beat an M5 in every category by design.

If you weren't dead set on a M5, i'd strongly consider the CTS-V being as it is the same price range and market segment.

[BB2010SRT8]

M5's are nice and all, but i still don't know if i'd go that route. Based on you mentioning an 09 M5, you are right in the same 50k price range as a similar year CTS-V. Well appointed, reliable and way more power and upgradability and dramatically lower maintenance costs. Still get 4 doors from a car meant to beat an M5 in every category by design.

If you weren't dead set on a M5, i'd strongly consider the CTS-V being as it is the same price range and market segment.

I agree 100%, CTS-V for the win! That is if you insist on trading in.

Stay with Magnum SRT8 dude, spend the money and personalize it more to your likings. Thats my .02 worth anyway, I guess I've just never been a Bimmer fan! If I was going import, I would buy a Benz.