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      03-22-2014, 05:03 PM   #67
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I'd like to hear the feedback as well...
I make it a point to take my M5 on one trip every 2 weeks on a Wednesday(my day off).

Usually I will do any of the following:

Stamford, CT to Uncasville, CT (160 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Newport, RI (280 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA(260 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Westerly, RI (200 miles round trip)

All are great trips that I have no problem doing over and over. The great thing is the number of settings for the M5 and how drastically different the car acts regarding each one.

I find that in all comfort mode the car feels almost like a town car, gliding down the interstate. But with the push of a button you can put it into beast mode and take on nearly anything.

Great all around car for long trips. Comfort and play - on demand!

EDIT: I used to do the SAME trips in my e93 M3 - not nearly as comfortable!
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I make it a point to take my M5 on one trip every 2 weeks on a Wednesday(my day off).

Usually I will do any of the following:

Stamford, CT to Uncasville, CT (160 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Newport, RI (280 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA(260 miles round trip)
Stamford, CT to Westerly, RI (200 miles round trip)

All are great trips that I have no problem doing over and over. The great thing is the number of settings for the M5 and how drastically different the car acts regarding each one.

I find that in all comfort mode the car feels almost like a town car, gliding down the interstate. But with the push of a button you can put it into beast mode and take on nearly anything.

Great all around car for long trips. Comfort and play - on demand!

EDIT: I used to do the SAME trips in my e93 M3 - not nearly as comfortable!
Not to hijack the thread too much but do you use the active seats and, if so, so they help?
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Not to hijack the thread too much but do you use the active seats and, if so, so they help?
I take my car to either Dallas (2.5 hour drive) or San Antonio (4 hour drive) every other weekend.... I definitely think the active seats help on long drives
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BP. You need to come down to Houston for a drive w us.
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Not to hijack the thread too much but do you use the active seats and, if so, so they help?
Honestly - I don't.

I drive rather aggressively and usually stop for a coffee and leg stretch every hour anyway. Better way to see the sights/small towns along the way.
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I take my car to either Dallas (2.5 hour drive) or San Antonio (4 hour drive) every other weekend.... I definitely think the active seats help on long drives
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Honestly - I don't.

I drive rather aggressively and usually stop for a coffee and leg stretch every hour anyway. Better way to see the sights/small towns along the way.
Thanks for the responses.
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      03-22-2014, 10:14 PM   #73
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It's got to be one of the easiest performance, 'super-cars' you can drive daily. But she's not as forgiving as the e92 m3.... And I thought that was quick!
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