[emkmd]

Hi,
I don't drive a lot so I have only 1000 miles (really 998) in 7 weeks. I have to get to 1200 so I can unleash the beast. Here are my early thoughts on the car.
It is extremely fast and I have been driving mostly in efficient mode. You can just feel the torque building when the rpms get above 3k. I have tried to keep the revs under 4k. The weight of the car is significant, compared with my E92 M3 and I feel less connected to the road. I can see where people get into trouble when they don't realize how fast they are going. Excess speeds can be obtained in a heartbeat. Fortunately, the brakes seem to be incredible to keep things in control. Probably a good idea to keep the traction control on all the time, unless you are on a track.
The ride is very comfortable in comfort mode. There are a few good sweeping turns near my house that call for sport or sport plus mode. Comfort just has too much body roll.
Steering should be kept in comfort mode as recommended in multiple posts. Sport or sport plus require too much effort.
The transmission is great but I don't see much difference compared with my E92.
The car seems like a luxury car and I really like the HUD, soft close doors, drivers assistance package, cameras, and other bells and whistles. I did get the full leather which I think is worth it. Not sure what the car would be like without it.
Other thoughts:
Really easy to get two booster seats in.
It's been 20 years since I drove a turbo car, but when it was cool this weekend the car seemed to like it.
I always drive in S mode, just habit after almost 12 years of SMG and DCT.
Thank goodness I got the 20's, so easy to clean.

For the M3 vs M5 debators. If you want a sports car to speed around town, weave thru traffic, enjoy the M experience, then the M3 is a great choice. If you want a 560+ HP luxury sedan for toting the family around or for long commutes, then the M5 is your car.

I'll post some more once I get thru the break in service.
E