Quickish update chaps
Ended up test driving the latest E63, standard C63 and of course the M5 in this order.
E63 - Thunderous engine and a very well appointed interior.
C63 - They are giving these things away over here.
Perhaps I was spoilt driving the e63 a few weeks earlier but had great expectations on this famous engine but found it very underwhelming
M5 - Nothing you chaps dont already know but the standouts for me was DCT which is unbelievably more resolved than my old e92 m3, HUD cool,
Full throttle in 3rd gear ....Holy moly!!!!!
Suffice to say, I left a deposit on an approved used model and pick her up end of the month
IMHO the transmission on the 2 mercs is what ultimately dissuaded me from moving marques. Whilst they are fine in slow traffic, it really detracted from my enjoyment when you were looking to stretch the cars legs and found the delay just unacceptable
For me this the M5's standout feature against its current competition.
Will post some pics up when I collect her!