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BMW F10 M5 Review - EVO's Chris Harris: New M5 Mostly Awe Inspiring
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW F10 M5 Review - EVO's Chris Harris: New M5 Mostly Awe Inspiring EVO Magazine's Chris Harris takes a first drive crack at the production F10 M5 and comes away impressed, as all the others have. He calls it a compelling package which takes the usable hyper sedan to new levels of all-around ability. Quote:
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so there is a lot of hype with this car, and i'm excited about the F10, as is everyone else. However, i'm waiting to see a real down to earth review, not one that is kissing BMW's butt raving about the car. Something to compare the car to, with real figures, numbers, etc. It may be too early for this, as those reviews will come in time. I'm sure its a great car, and unique for it's class, but its seems like every review is saying how great it is because all other reviews are saying its great, plus all the hype. lol
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Best response fron any turbo car? Crazy!! He has most likely already driven the McLaren MP4 12-C, so that is a huge compliment! Carbon Ceramic brakes are a must on a car this heavy for sure though. I am excited for this engine and what tuners have in store!
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i never said it was bad
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But you implied that the journalists were biased. Maybe they were, but then again all the reviews on this car have been positive. Just saying maybe this car isn't all hype. Actually there wasn't much hype in the first place IMO.
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Now we just need some head-to-head comparisons. M5 looking like a real winner so far!
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P.s. I also heard and saw some of the same ppl doubting the 1M reviews when they first came out and were so positive. Look how that turned out... Not well for the doubters
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That's about as much praise as you can give a turbocharged engine, those things sound incredible.
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Numbers are irrelevant, my tuned 135i puts down way better numbers in almost every test conceivable than my brother's E90 M3 but guess which car we both fight over driving? |
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or show me proof that you "saw" or "heard" me doubting the 1M i've never even met you
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Chris Harris is generally seen as a no BS racer/journalist, so his opinion is seen as honest, and not just repeating hype. He even states that he's not giving his final grade until he compares it to the Jag and Benz and on UK roads. Looking forward to issue 163!!
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It is a short matter of time before everyone forgets about the E60 M5. The only thing anyone will ever miss is the sound.
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i'll still keep mine for a long while. Even though the F10 will be more powerful and faster, something about going from a V10 to a V8 doesn't sit right with me, at least not just yet. Maybe that will change when I get to drive the F10, or its time to move on from the e60. The V10 is intoxicating to listen to though. I've only had the e60 for just over a year now, so it's still "new" to me..haha
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I want an M5.
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