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08-27-2012, 06:50 PM | #24 |
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thanks for posting the review! good insight into 2 very nice cars. m5 gets my vote (based solely on aesthetics). congrats on yours!
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08-27-2012, 09:22 PM | #27 |
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How does the engine in the M5 feel compared to the 550i in terms of power delivery? Grunt? Turbo lag? Please let us know as soon as you have a chance to drive your beast more! Also how are the brakes compared to the 550i? More/less sensitive?
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I saw you pass by on Newport Coast drive!
and might I add.. beautiful car ![]()
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I'll definitely be looking out for this car when I'm driving around Irvine!! Congrats!!!!!
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08-28-2012, 12:22 AM | #34 |
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I really think that if you were not told about the piped in sound ahead of time you'd never know - it is very subtle - more of an enhancement in my opinion.
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Here is the info thread: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716986
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![]() Just kidding - it will be great to see other M5's around OC.
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I should have touched on this. This was probably due to the angle of my photos - the cars actually look to be identical in height when you look directly across the hood or roof from the side. According to the BMWUSA website - the 550 is 57.6" at the highest point versus 57.3" on the M5. Keep in mind that this may or may not change with different wheel options. My 550 has the 19" M Sport wheels whereas my M5 has the 20" wheels. In person (and at the correct angle) you cannot tell any difference in height. 550 specs - http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx M5 specs - http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx |
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Is there window tint that comes standard on the m5? Rear windows look very dark...
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Amazing ride! Great write up! I Love it in white! I hope to see you cruising it when I pass through Irvine! ENJOY!
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scary how much they look alike now with the M sport kit on the 550.
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Saw an M5 at a dealer the other day and on another note, its gas mileage still blows and has a gas guzzler tax. Very disappointing. Hopefully that also doesn't trickle down to the M3. It will be a shame to sacrifice the NA V8 for the turbo 6 just for 2 MPG more... |
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