Hi MattUK..... i like you asked the question what was the M5 like??????? I can sum it up for you in one word AWESOME!!!!!!! I came from a 1M as you know they are limited to the number of them... last cout there was only 384 on the road in the UK out of 450, i had one from new and that car was just crazy, but i loved it...... I moved to a Monte Carlo Blue with Silverstone leather and i am so pleased i did... and you are choosing the best colour.. i am a little bias there like.... Just go for it you will love it, i only got 600 miles and i have loved every one of them..... and still more to come ....