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      03-09-2013, 12:26 PM   #1
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Dealership Visit Today - M5 vs 650GC

Dealership visit today. I've been leaning toward the M5, but wanted to check out the proportions of the 6GC (for possible M6GC order). The lines and interior of the GC are beautiful, but the car is so long. Despite the length, rear passenger head room is rather limited. I left still liking the M5 more.

I asked about M6GC and 2014 M5 (LCI) production dates. While he didn't have the actual ordering information (or lease MF, residual, etc.), he implied M6GC production is happening and an order can be placed. The 2014 M5 will begin in July.

My current lease ends at the end of June, but I think I'm going to hold off to get the M5 with LCI changes. Traditionally, what can I expect with a fresh LCI regarding lease numbers?
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Dealership visit today. I've been leaning toward the M5, but wanted to check out the proportions of the 6GC (for possible M6GC order). The lines and interior of the GC are beautiful, but the car is so long. Despite the length, rear passenger head room is rather limited. I left still liking the M5 more.

I asked about M6GC and 2014 M5 (LCI) production dates. While he didn't have the actual ordering information (or lease MF, residual, etc.), he implied M6GC production is happening and an order can be placed. The 2014 M5 will begin in July.

My current lease ends at the end of June, but I think I'm going to hold off to get the M5 with LCI changes. Traditionally, what can I expect with a fresh LCI regarding lease numbers?
2014 M6GC Production began March 13th. 2014 M5 begins first week of july.

Agree with your observations. M5 is a more practical car, M6 is more sexy and exclusive. Most non car enthusiast people won't be able to tell diff between an M5 and a 50k 528i M-Sport.
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2014 M5 begins first week of july.
Do you know if there will be a pause in the ability to place an order just before the 2014 production? What I mean is, I want to make certain my order is a 2014.

I'll be addressing this with my dealer, but what will be the earliest I can place an order to get a 2014 production?
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. Most non car enthusiast people won't be able to tell diff between an M5 and a 50k 528i M-Sport.
They know when I put bus lengths on them.
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2014 M5 begins first week of july.
Do you know if there will be a pause in the ability to place an order just before the 2014 production? What I mean is, I want to make certain my order is a 2014.

I'll be addressing this with my dealer, but what will be the earliest I can place an order to get a 2014 production?
Just ask your dealer for a 2014 production date. It's that simple.
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2014 M6GC Production began March 13th. 2014 M5 begins first week of july.

Agree with your observations. M5 is a more practical car, M6 is more sexy and exclusive. Most non car enthusiast people won't be able to tell diff between an M5 and a 50k 528i M-Sport.
Sad but very true

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They know when I put bus lengths on them.
not sad but very true
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2014 M6GC Production began March 13th. 2014 M5 begins first week of july.

Agree with your observations. M5 is a more practical car, M6 is more sexy and exclusive. Most non car enthusiast people won't be able to tell diff between an M5 and a 50k 528i M-Sport.
Not sure I agree on being exclusive because the GC with sport package looks like the M6, or let's say similar. My primary car is a 650c, and the M5 is far more comfortable. Low roof line kills my head getting in, but when I drive it the top is down(: Love the CG , but not easy for a tall guy like myself. Still loving the M5 more and more when I drive it! Sucks I only gave 2500 miles in five months.
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Not sure I agree on being exclusive because the GC with sport package looks like the M6, or let's say similar. My primary car is a 650c, and the M5 is far more comfortable. Low roof line kills my head getting in, but when I drive it the top is down(: Love the CG , but not easy for a tall guy like myself. Still loving the M5 more and more when I drive it! Sucks I only gave 2500 miles in five months.
That's true. But there are a lot fewer 6GC than 5 cars out there.

On the other hand those slow 528i cars help us look stealth to the cops
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That's true. But there are a lot fewer 6GC than 5 cars out there.

On the other hand those slow 528i cars help us look stealth to the cops
Lol I hear ya
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Sorry don't like grand coupe....m5 much better deal and looks
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M5 over 6GC for me as well.

GC is sitting position doesn't feel as comfortable as the M5. It's too low for my height 6ft. M5 is more practical.

Plus I like the sleeper factor of the M5 among the regular 5s. 6GC is all for exclusivity IMO if that's what you are looking far.
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Came close of getting a 650GC before my sales guy told me I was crazy to get one because it was simply an overpriced fully loaded 550 (which I had at the time). Why pay $30K more, although the GC does have better seating material , LED headlight, etc.



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M5 over 6GC for me as well.

GC is sitting position doesn't feel as comfortable as the M5. It's too low for my height 6ft. M5 is more practical.

Plus I like the sleeper factor of the M5 among the regular 5s. 6GC is all for exclusivity IMO if that's what you are looking far.
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Came close of getting a 650GC before my sales guy told me I was crazy to get one because it was simply an overpriced fully loaded 550 (which I had at the time). Why pay $30K more, although the GC does have better seating material , LED headlight, etc.
I think the M5 has better seats because North American spec M6GCs don't get comfort seats.
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Is the 650GC available?
I thought only 640GC available right now.
Who in their right mind would pay >100k for an underpowered 6 cylinder power plant no matter how nice the lines are?
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I believe both the 650i and 650xi GC are available in the states right now.

Only 650xi is available in Canada here, and it has been available for a few month now.

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Is the 650GC available?
I thought only 640GC available right now.
Who in their right mind would pay >100k for an underpowered 6 cylinder power plant no matter how nice the lines are?
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