09-03-2013, 05:33 PM | #1 |
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F10 M5 spec - what do you think? Advice please
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I'm just upgrading my E93 M3 to an M5 Spec I've chosen so far is; Standard 19" wheels Monte Carlo blue Black leather Sun protection glass Speed limit identification I'm not really sure I need much else, as the car is so highly spec'd as standard, however if I am missing something really obvious please feel free to point it out! Looking forward to posting on this forum Thanks a lot Mark |
09-03-2013, 05:52 PM | #2 |
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The M5 needs 20" (forged) wheels, OEM or after market. The 19" standard are wheels are too bland IMO.
You might also want to consider an audio upgrade: pick the Harman Kardon soundsystem (600w) and you'll be fine. Plus the Led-lights. Every run of the mill Bimmer will have LEDs within a few years. I think you'll regret it if you pass.
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Mate I think you've "chosen" some 3/50 (?) options available for this car (even then 19" inch are standard) do get LED headlights, if I had to choose one option that would be it. Much depends on $ of course
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I do think you should have 20" wheels, HUD, Comfort Access, HarMan Kardon Sound, Comfort seats with heating and ventilation, and if you parallel park then top and surround view cameras. Nice to have are B&O, Full leather, LED lights, power boot.
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Looking at the UK configurator, wow HUD is standard. Ok, so here's what I'd recommend:
- The M Multi-function seats that the US gets standard, even if you don't get them with ventilation. They're amazing. At least compare the two at a dealer before you submit your order. - 20" 343M wheels are a must. - Same goes for Bluetooth (that isn't standard over there??) - At least Harmon Kardon if not B&O. The base stereo I'm told is just terrible, so bad that it's not even available in the US; we get Harmon Kardon standard, which really impressed me. B&O didn't make a discernible difference to me except with music that had lots of complex vocals and/or "natural" instruments (classical, jazz, acoustic, etc), but even then I'm not sure it's worth what BMW wants. - Split fold-down rear seats are handy. I never would've gotten them in my M3 but the E92 came with it standard, and it's turned out to be a godsend. - Ditto for the rear-view camera. Huge help for getting into tighter spaces without having to "park by touch". I bought a third-party camera kit for the E92 after my previous car spoiled me. - You might also consider full leather to get the leather dash and upper door panel treatment, although WOW it's over £5000 there! Maybe not then, lol. - Why speed limit identification, especially if it costs £250?
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Not an option in the uk
Yep, they're called m-function seats over here and are £875. HUD is standard though |
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[QUOTE=scoobyc]Not an option in the uk
My bad! Thats right...awesome machine in any case...enjoy it!
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20" rims MUST LED's MUST comfort access MUST M Multifunctional Seats MUST B&O - waste of money Heated sterring wheel - i was missing it big time on m3 after my previous car, but got m5 without it, lets see how i am gonna regret it in winter time soft close, operating boot-lid, surrond view camers, full leather, piano black trim - nice options to have |
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speed limit is useless though, sometimes in 30mph zone it shows me 60! would be useful, if i would be able to blame it when i am speeding |
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Comfort access adds opening without using the key.
Personally I would STRONGLY recommend an audio upgrade- B&O isn't worth the dosh but the HK system is. Surround view in my view is a must have. 20s nice also Sun protect glass is worth it just NOT the comfort windscreen which scratches like hell. The M seats are a must have IMO they are awesome. Neil
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