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Neither. Get an Audi S5, and invest the money you saved. I like my S5 better overall than my M5. The M5 has more power (which is overkill), but the lighter, smaller, and more nimble S5 is more fun to drive. The Porsche Carrera is also a fun car, but pretty impractical, overpriced, and I can't get over how the rear of the car has to be dismantled to reach the engine. Also, the Porsche draws too much unwanted attention.
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The S5 is not even comparable to either of these cars. And frankly, I believe the S5 is bland, overpriced, weak, and comes with a VW golf interior. Also to those that suggesting Panamera GTS. I agree that it's a great car. But if you add a couple of basic options, it'll cost 50% more than the M5, about $140k. Where as the M5 comes with pretty much everything standard.
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I much prefer the S5 to the M5 on mountain roads. |
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09-30-2012, 12:00 AM | #27 |
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S5 ?! I drive my sisters S5 it feels way to slow, the steering is way to firm. The only thing i like is the interior. The only thing I would get over the m5 right now is the new SL65.
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I'm not saying the M5 is bad (well, other than the manufacturing glitches) - it's a great car. I just enjoy driving my S5 more, mostly because it's smaller, lighter, nimbler, and it has the best manual transmission in the business. |
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For a "one car" solution, the M5 cannot be beaten. That said, everyone needs to own a 911, so you might as well get that out of your system. I have a 997 Turbo and I rarely drive it. I'm not super eager to upgrade to 991 Turbo when they come out in a year or so--- the cars are moving in wrong direction, IMHO.
Although I stand by statement that everyone needs a 911 (ideally a turbo) at least once in your life, for a *sports car* I think the Cayman is better. So: F10 M5, unless you feel that it is time to scratch the 911 itch. For a two car configuration, consider the F10 M5 and a used Cayman S. Can prob get both for less money than a 911 Turbo.... |
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Bottom line, your lifestyle will dictate which car is best for you. Perhaps, since you like high performance cars, maybe you should try some novice track events and see if you like it. You might just discover a new purpose for these beautiful cars.
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I wouldn't want to DD a 991 based on the attention it draws. I think a debadged M5 would blend in better and only be noticed by car nuts. Too many police on my local roads and I have a hard time staying at the posted speed limit.
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Depends on where you live, I guess. Porsches don't turn heads in SF Bay area after you get rid of your paper plates. Only care I've had that attracted gawkers was a Nissan GT-R.
The first few 991s I saw on the street, I was approaching from behind and thought "Huh. Do they do a mini Panamera now?" |
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I have a 997.2 GT3RS and an F10 M5 but..... it's a 6MT M5. It's not boring at all. The RS is insanely fun but you have to have the right state of mind when driving it. You can't be commuting in it. The M5 can be both a sports car and a luxury car and with the 6MT, it's just looney fun. Big roads, small roads, going fast, going slow, it's great! Auto blip if you want, can be disabled if you want. It really is a fun car to drive. Is your E92 a 6MT? If it is and you're bored of that, then def don't get the M5 because it's the same experience but bigger.
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The 991 Carrera S would not beat with the M5 in a drag (put in some bends and the Carrera S with sports chrono/PDK/PDCC is vastly better) so the M5 would annihilate a base Carrera 3.4L. For me i like straight line grunt (maybe my AMG background?!?) but i also highly value balance and handling...thats why i got both the 991S and the M5...fast great handling sports car with excellent straight line speed and the M5 - best super luxury sedan bar none!
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In terms of handling on twisty mountain roads, my S5 with sport differential beats my M5. The S5 has amazing grip - it's like the car is attached to rails. It's overall the best car I've ever owned (I prefer it to my M5.) Oh, and did I say that the manual transmission on the S5 is absolutely fantastic? |
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less than 5 secs? that's pretty slow.. and the throws are pretty long and sloppy compared to a lot of cars. To each their own I guess.
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