New ride is here… (SS, SS, 6MT) - M5POST

uhn2000 · 12-01-2012, 09:22 PM

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Closed one eye and opened another, there it was, a beast with looks and a fantastic interior! I never actually thought I would ever own another BMW again. After such amazing experiences with the Targa and Cayenne I thought Porsche had me for life. It was the ///M experience in Spain that really did it for me and set the stage for another crack at the M5 - my last one was an 08. I always felt that the e60 was never meant for daily downtown driving and really needed to be revved to the moon to enjoy. The F10 really changed my perception on what BMW was trying to do - focussing on the entire package delivery versus a better engine, better steering etc.

My order was against ever grain in the book. I went with hardest interior to care for (SS full) and the probably the hardest transmission to ever sell again (MT). While my 911 was flawless I was looking for some change and also wanted a car I could pickup clients in and take family/friends without sacrificing comfort or space. Other key items: a car that would be a little under the radar when pulling up to customer offices or attending corporate client events;also plenty of tech to keep me busy for months and enough power and sport to give me a rush when needed. I also wanted a car that let me still feel in control of the engine engagement (6MT). I wanted a car that sounded incredible when pushed and purred along. The new M5 accomplishes all this with ease and puts a smile on my face and the passengers alike!

Unlike Porsche who has consistently evolved the 911, this M5 is a completely new car in every sense possible - even breaking the long standing tradition of NA ///M engines. BMW (///M) have taken huge risks to build this car because it is such a departure from what many of us see an ///M to be. My M5 has no competition in my eyes. It sits alone in a category all by itself because nobody on the planet makes a car like mine. Its a high performing manual transmission ride, that seats 4 and has fantastic luxury and tech. So while many of you might try and compare this car to Panamera, CLS, E, Jag, etc.. there really was no other option for me (in North America).

More pics to come... I have only put 80kms on the car so far and hope to do a more in-depth review at about 2000km. A few pictures for you to enjoy. I am putting together my list of mods but I am thinking that the 1st one might be an exhaust!!

MSportDC · 12-02-2012, 12:05 AM

Fantastic. Congratulations - you will not regret having chosen 'The Beast'. In the words of Richard Hammond, I do believe that the F10 M5 is currently "the best all-around car in the world".

M54ccibo · 12-02-2012, 12:37 AM

Congrats! That makes one more M5POST members who bought in after Spain

Northern X5M · 12-02-2012, 12:57 AM

Good luck with that interior... Yikes!

Niko1414 · 12-02-2012, 01:52 AM

congrats..This is my second silverstone interior M5. My E60 M5 with SS interior which i had for 4 years had a mint interior when i sold it.
Just takes a little extra TLC. Basic clean and condition every 3/4 months, with an annual professional detailing.

bobblehead · 12-02-2012, 08:03 AM

Congrats.

There is only one pic missing. That's your smiling face and the 5-minute stare at the car without blinking !

Hope to catch you around in T.O. as there are not many of M5 in your color. The bulk of them are still the MCB.

If you are thinking doing exhaust, a blogger in Markham is selling his Eisenmann Race ... not sure if you have seen his ads previously, anyway ... if you are, here is his link
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746090

Rob///M5 · 12-02-2012, 10:47 AM

Congrats on the arrival! SS and piano black looks great.

Agree with Niko. This is also my second SS full interior, and I've had no issues with them.

727jbh · 12-02-2012, 04:49 PM

Congrats and enjoy!!

hsiaochinsan · 12-02-2012, 04:59 PM

Congrats and welcome back to the BMW family.

LAKEOM5 · 12-02-2012, 05:03 PM

Front plate. Ouch!

AM47 · 12-02-2012, 05:32 PM

Congratulations very happy for you, I think the first modification would be the winter tire package even in Toronto

boots · 12-02-2012, 05:51 PM

Congrats!!

NlckyBlack · 12-02-2012, 05:55 PM

ouch, a front plate

uhn2000 · 12-02-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobblehead

Congrats.

There is only one pic missing. That's your smiling face and the 5-minute stare at the car without blinking !

Hope to catch you around in T.O. as there are not many of M5 in your color. The bulk of them are still the MCB.

If you are thinking doing exhaust, a blogger in Markham is selling his Eisenmann Race ... not sure if you have seen his ads previously, anyway ... if you are, here is his link
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746090

Thanks so much - good find. I will pm him asap. 2000km is going to take a long time to get to since I most likely won't be winter driving the car. My wife barely's uses the Cayenne

Rob///M5 · 12-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAKEOM5

Front plate. Ouch!

+1

Jason · 12-03-2012, 11:52 AM

Congrats!! Finally!!

Added you to the owner's registry.

the infamous... · 12-03-2012, 12:31 PM

awesome combo, congrats!

uhn2000 · 12-03-2012, 01:41 PM

I want to quote the delivery rep - "This is the nicest car I have a delivered in a long long time". On a side note, what a different car then my Targa - I am actually still getting use to the size and power! The package as a whole is amazing but I think it needs a short shifter and an exhaust! Its a tad too quite when you are not pushing it past 4k.. which I have never done - "break-in" rightttt..

bobblehead · 12-03-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhn2000

.... not pushing it past 4k.. which I never done - "break-in" rightttt..

It's because T.O. traffic won't even let you do 3K rpm, esp on the DVP.

Take a drive to Caledon with those winding country roads ....

12-01-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,299 iTrader: (0)	New ride is here… (SS, SS, 6MT) Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Closed one eye and opened another, there it was, a beast with looks and a fantastic interior! I never actually thought I would ever own another BMW again. After such amazing experiences with the Targa and Cayenne I thought Porsche had me for life. It was the ///M experience in Spain that really did it for me and set the stage for another crack at the M5 - my last one was an 08. I always felt that the e60 was never meant for daily downtown driving and really needed to be revved to the moon to enjoy. The F10 really changed my perception on what BMW was trying to do - focussing on the entire package delivery versus a better engine, better steering etc. My order was against ever grain in the book. I went with hardest interior to care for (SS full) and the probably the hardest transmission to ever sell again (MT). While my 911 was flawless I was looking for some change and also wanted a car I could pickup clients in and take family/friends without sacrificing comfort or space. Other key items: a car that would be a little under the radar when pulling up to customer offices or attending corporate client events;also plenty of tech to keep me busy for months and enough power and sport to give me a rush when needed. I also wanted a car that let me still feel in control of the engine engagement (6MT). I wanted a car that sounded incredible when pushed and purred along. The new M5 accomplishes all this with ease and puts a smile on my face and the passengers alike! Unlike Porsche who has consistently evolved the 911, this M5 is a completely new car in every sense possible - even breaking the long standing tradition of NA ///M engines. BMW (///M) have taken huge risks to build this car because it is such a departure from what many of us see an ///M to be. My M5 has no competition in my eyes. It sits alone in a category all by itself because nobody on the planet makes a car like mine. Its a high performing manual transmission ride, that seats 4 and has fantastic luxury and tech. So while many of you might try and compare this car to Panamera, CLS, E, Jag, etc.. there really was no other option for me (in North America). More pics to come... I have only put 80kms on the car so far and hope to do a more in-depth review at about 2000km. A few pictures for you to enjoy. I am putting together my list of mods but I am thinking that the 1st one might be an exhaust!! Attached Images __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)
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12-02-2012, 12:05 AM	#2
MSportDC ///MSport-DC Drives: 2013 F10 M5, 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wash. D.C. Posts: 83 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	Fantastic. Congratulations - you will not regret having chosen 'The Beast'. In the words of Richard Hammond, I do believe that the F10 M5 is currently "the best all-around car in the world". __________________ 2012 BMW X5 35d (Alpine white/Black - Loaded) - Delivery: 2012/9/17 2013 BMW M5 (Azurite black/Black full merino/Piano trim/20"/Exec./Driver Assist. - Delivery: 2012/11/16

12-02-2012, 12:37 AM	#3
M54ccibo Captain Drives: '13 F10 M5 AW/SO Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 656 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! That makes one more M5POST members who bought in after Spain __________________ Current ///M: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full Akrapovič Evolution, CF Delete, H&R Sport Springs, iND Cosmetics, RKP Lip, Color matched M-Performance Spoiler, V1 Hardwire, Coded, Morr 21" MS54 RIP: '09 E60 M5 Space Gray/Black

12-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#6
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (0)	Congrats. There is only one pic missing. That's your smiling face and the 5-minute stare at the car without blinking ! Hope to catch you around in T.O. as there are not many of M5 in your color. The bulk of them are still the MCB. If you are thinking doing exhaust, a blogger in Markham is selling his Eisenmann Race ... not sure if you have seen his ads previously, anyway ... if you are, here is his link http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746090 Last edited by bobblehead; 12-02-2012 at 08:09 AM.

12-02-2012, 10:47 AM	#7
Rob///M5 Captain Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 879 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [5.00]	Congrats on the arrival! SS and piano black looks great. Agree with Niko. This is also my second SS full interior, and I've had no issues with them. __________________

12-02-2012, 12:57 AM	#4
Northern X5M Private First Class Drives: 2013 Singapore Grey M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	Good luck with that interior... Yikes!

12-02-2012, 01:52 AM	#5
Niko1414 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M5 & 2009 C63-Tune Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	congrats..This is my second silverstone interior M5. My E60 M5 with SS interior which i had for 4 years had a mint interior when i sold it. Just takes a little extra TLC. Basic clean and condition every 3/4 months, with an annual professional detailing.

12-02-2012, 04:49 PM	#8
727jbh Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M5 Moonstone Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 575 iTrader: (0)	Congrats and enjoy!! __________________ 2013 M5 Moonstone Metallic 2011 550i Dark Graphite Metallic (sold) 2007 750Li Black Sapphire Metallic (sold) 2004 745Li Black Sapphire Metallic (sold) 2000 740i Titanium Silver Metallic (sold)

12-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#9
hsiaochinsan 中華民國大總統 Drives: AW F10 M5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area/Cupertino Posts: 1,026 iTrader: (5)	Congrats and welcome back to the BMW family. __________________ 台灣人來報到噢~

12-02-2012, 05:03 PM	#10
LAKEOM5 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M5 Black Sapphire Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	Front plate. Ouch!

12-02-2012, 05:32 PM	#11
AM47 Driver Drives: M5,X5M, 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations very happy for you, I think the first modification would be the winter tire package even in Toronto

12-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#12
boots First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 Bmw m5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!!

12-02-2012, 05:55 PM	#13
NlckyBlack First Lieutenant Drives: 08 M5, 07 E63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	ouch, a front plate __________________ 10 E63 12 750 08 SRT8

12-03-2012, 11:52 AM	#16
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12-03-2012, 12:31 PM	#17
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	awesome combo, congrats! __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

12-03-2012, 01:41 PM	#18
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,299 iTrader: (0)	I want to quote the delivery rep - "This is the nicest car I have a delivered in a long long time". On a side note, what a different car then my Targa - I am actually still getting use to the size and power! The package as a whole is amazing but I think it needs a short shifter and an exhaust! Its a tad too quite when you are not pushing it past 4k.. which I have never done - "break-in" rightttt.. __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT) Last edited by uhn2000; 12-03-2012 at 02:20 PM.

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