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Originally Posted by MattUK
Hi,
Having driven M cars for 14 years, then moving to a X3 3.0 M Sport am considering changing, and its either going to be an M5 or X5 M50D.
Curious to know if anyone here could provide some real world feedback on how happy they are with their M5, what kind of MPG they are getting etc, any negatives?
I've spec'd up my M5 already and im discussions with the dealer, so always wanted what in your view, were essential options to have and why?
The spec I've selected (UK Spec) is;
Monte Carlo Blue (Would have loved a frozen colour but not available here)
Black Leather interior
Piano Black Trim
20" Black Wheels
Harmon Kardon
Powered Boot (Trunk) Lid
Sun Protection Glass
Steering Wheel Heating
Seat Ventilation Front
Lumbar Support
M-Multi Function Seats (Do this act like the F60 seats?)
Surround View / Reversing Camera
Speed Limit Display
Was tempted to go with the LED lights, but they're quite pricey and I'm not sure how much better than the Xenons they are going to be (I do a lot of country road driving so I do like bright lights).
Thank you!
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If you can afford the LED's get them. They'll make you look as cool as Boots is when he rolling in the M5 with one hand at the 12 o'clock position, windows down and the RPi GTM roaring away. No but the High Beam assistant is super useful at night, but the LED's aren't really any brighter than the standard Xenons.
MPG is like 24mpg according to the U.S. Cycle. Super-awesome. Monte Carlo is the way go but, I'd stay away from the Piano Black trim, unless you don't mind staring at scratches all day. Power Boot Lid is a must and is what separates the real men from those sissy's who drive M6's and M6 Gran Coupe's who can't get that option. M Multi-Function Seats act exactly like the F60 seats (If the F60 were to ever exist).
Been supremely happy with my M5, even though no adjustable side bolsters or Competition Package. I was going to trade my M5 in for the new F80 M3 since all the people getting the F80 M3 said that it was going to be faster 0-60mph than the F10 M5, but it still slower, so now I don't think I'm going to do that.
Hope this helps bro.
