Finally Here

AM47 · 05-23-2012, 03:35 PM

Deposit in December 2011, final paperwork mid January 2012, production date of March 26th, arrived in Halifax May 9 th and I just saw it at the dealer arrived a couple of hours ago, getting PDI and 3M chipguard tomorrow, pick it up Friday morning.

Monte Carlo Blue, Executive Package, Black Full Merino Leather, Night Vision.

I took a quick picture at the dealership with my BlackBerry.

I hope it is worth the wait............

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m5 guy · 05-23-2012, 04:07 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to your impressions.

racer10 · 05-23-2012, 04:50 PM

Congrats and look forward to your impressions. And yes hope for everyone's sake it was worth the wait!

04S · 05-23-2012, 05:15 PM

I can assure you it is worth the wait !

Jason · 05-23-2012, 05:43 PM

Congrats!! Can't wait to hear your impressions once you bring her home on Friday.

Added you to our Owner's Registry @ http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656153

datbimmerdoe · 05-24-2012, 07:18 AM

congrats!

Ryan@IND · 05-24-2012, 10:27 AM

Congrats! I can only imagine the excitement you are feeling right now.

AM47 · 05-24-2012, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the well wishes. I pick it up at 1030 am probably out of the dealership by noon, I already told my wife I will be late for dinner going driving

mhh · 05-24-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AM47

Thanks for the well wishes. I pick it up at 1030 am probably out of the dealership by noon, I already told my wife I will be late for dinner going driving

Have fun!

g8crasher · 05-25-2012, 10:08 AM

I guess we won't see you on the boards for a while... as you "go driving"

Congrats on the purchase !
Enjoy !

GTR-Dad · 05-25-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AM47

I hope it is worth the wait............

Count on it!

Congrats, and enjoy the car!

Rob@StrasseWheels · 05-26-2012, 03:55 PM

Congrats!

Falcao · 05-26-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AM47

Deposit in December 2011, final paperwork mid January 2012, production date of March 26th, arrived in Halifax May 9 th and I just saw it at the dealer arrived a couple of hours ago, getting PDI and 3M chipguard tomorrow, pick it up Friday morning.

Monte Carlo Blue, Executive Package, Black Full Merino Leather, Night Vision.

I took a quick picture at the dealership with my BlackBerry.

I hope it is worth the wait............

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AM47 where art thou?
Probably out testing limits on those huge Michelin PSS

Post review, pics when done. Congrats and

AM47 · 05-27-2012, 09:57 AM

I picked the car up Friday, was only able to put 300 km on it less than I wanted, worked Saturday late so hope to put more km on it today.
I have not taken any pictures but will soon don't know if anyone wants anything specific or will just take some general pictures.

First Impressions, I love it, really enjoyed the ride very comfortable, air conditioned seats were great, did not notice active sound ( don't know what all the fuss was about from other contributors, maybe their hearing is better ).
I was busy trying to take in all the information and sites from the dash board, I will try and give a more comprehensive view a little later.

The only negative is I heard twice the clunk of the rear suspension as described by Singularity, also not the cars fault but the road, I got a stone chip in the passenger site rear window it also chipped the vertical black gloss frame at one side of the window. I will get it fixed or replaced at the 2000 km service.
I just took a quick picture with it in the driveway with my wifes X5M in background
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bobblehead · 05-27-2012, 10:21 AM

^ Can you tell any big driving difference bewteen the X5M & M5 ? More so on the engine performance and your overall impression of the two, even though they are totally different types of vechicles.

Fester · 05-27-2012, 01:59 PM

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^ Can you tell any big driving difference bewteen the X5M & M5 ? More so on the engine performance and your overall impression of the two, even though they are totally different types of vechicles.

+1

nynd · 05-27-2012, 04:03 PM

Looks sweet. The rock chip is a pain in the rear - especially after just picking up the damn thing.

AM47 · 05-28-2012, 02:43 PM

The comparison between the M5 and X5M at this point is basic info as The M5 is not done its break in period.

The start up sound is almost identical, the 2 cars sound the same in M1 on the M5 and M in the X5M, so far and its early the M5 gets way better gas mileage, the interior and cabin set up is similar just slightly different and updated. The instrument cluster is better in M5 than X5M
I have not really pushed the M5 yet but the X5M for an SUV is very fast.
I never noticed, my wife did that the M5 does not have a compass direction on the rear view mirror but her X5M does, not a big deal.

If you don't have the resources for both and need an SUV or SAV as BMW calls it get the X5M you won't be disappointed.

I am liking the M5 more and more, in fact I am leaving work early and taking the long way home

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AM47 Driver 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M5,X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Finally Here - MCB F10 M5 Deposit in December 2011, final paperwork mid January 2012, production date of March 26th, arrived in Halifax May 9 th and I just saw it at the dealer arrived a couple of hours ago, getting PDI and 3M chipguard tomorrow, pick it up Friday morning. Monte Carlo Blue, Executive Package, Black Full Merino Leather, Night Vision. I took a quick picture at the dealership with my BlackBerry. I hope it is worth the wait............ Last edited by AM47; 05-23-2012 at 03:37 PM.. Reason: duplicate word
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AM47 Driver 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M5,X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the well wishes. I pick it up at 1030 am probably out of the dealership by noon, I already told my wife I will be late for dinner going driving
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AM47 Driver 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M5,X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I picked the car up Friday, was only able to put 300 km on it less than I wanted, worked Saturday late so hope to put more km on it today. I have not taken any pictures but will soon don't know if anyone wants anything specific or will just take some general pictures. First Impressions, I love it, really enjoyed the ride very comfortable, air conditioned seats were great, did not notice active sound ( don't know what all the fuss was about from other contributors, maybe their hearing is better ). I was busy trying to take in all the information and sites from the dash board, I will try and give a more comprehensive view a little later. The only negative is I heard twice the clunk of the rear suspension as described by Singularity, also not the cars fault but the road, I got a stone chip in the passenger site rear window it also chipped the vertical black gloss frame at one side of the window. I will get it fixed or replaced at the 2000 km service. I just took a quick picture with it in the driveway with my wifes X5M in background
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	^ Can you tell any big driving difference bewteen the X5M & M5 ? More so on the engine performance and your overall impression of the two, even though they are totally different types of vechicles.
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AM47 Driver 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M5,X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The comparison between the M5 and X5M at this point is basic info as The M5 is not done its break in period. The start up sound is almost identical, the 2 cars sound the same in M1 on the M5 and M in the X5M, so far and its early the M5 gets way better gas mileage, the interior and cabin set up is similar just slightly different and updated. The instrument cluster is better in M5 than X5M I have not really pushed the M5 yet but the X5M for an SUV is very fast. I never noticed, my wife did that the M5 does not have a compass direction on the rear view mirror but her X5M does, not a big deal. If you don't have the resources for both and need an SUV or SAV as BMW calls it get the X5M you won't be disappointed. I am liking the M5 more and more, in fact I am leaving work early and taking the long way home
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