08-13-2018, 11:04 AM | #1 | |
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An E63S Owner's view of the F90 M5 after an extended test drive...
So I wrote this over at the MBWorld forums but since I am owner of 8 previous M's and seriously respect the community here I thought I would post the thread here. Ill let you know, my review is not as in depth as Carlos' and its my thoughts as an owner of the E63S Edition 1 since Nov 2017. I was able to borrow the F90 for 2 days to really get an understanding of it- its the owners car so I was allowed to drive it with the proper settings:
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08-13-2018, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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I will take M5
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Great review, thanks.
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08-13-2018, 01:15 PM | #6 |
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Great review, thanks for sharing.
Good picture comparison: Larger blind spot on the MB Like round exhaust more than square. Like tail light of MB, don't like it transitioning into the tailgate on the M5 Hate the BMW reflector, IND will take care of that. |
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I didnt really have any blind spots in the E- that may just be a visual thing. I do like the back up cam better in the E LOL. Its so brilliant in clarity and size on the 12 inch screen.
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I think I might have had more seat time... what I tried to do is drive all the same roads I took the E on to have a more objective approach to what i like more. Maybe because the E is a bit long in the tooth for me or I just liked the comfort part more but the M has me intrigued. I know the First Edition is not for every one but I can score a pretty good deal on it and the color is growing on me... we shall see.
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08-13-2018, 04:58 PM | #10 | |
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Great, spot on review of both car Vic! I also loved the E63s but the comfort in the M5 is very hard to pass up as this is my DD. The only thing the M5 really lacks is that edge that the E63s has so much of! |
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The M5 F90 really amazed me in terms of its usability. It is that smooth and practical. Nevertheless the E63 S is a thrilling ride as well. Hope you get to choose the car that best fits with your awesome collection. Love that 991.2 GTS of yours (looks very sleek). Regards mate. |
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For a family DD the M5 F90 offers no real compromise. You get that supersonic acceleration with awesome handling in a smooth ride (even in Sport Plus). It is quite an impressive piece of kit. It doesn't have the race edge old ones like the E60 had (or the E63 S has), but it is still pretty fun to have 600hp at your tap whenever you want it.
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I do like the FE for being different and bit of an eye catcher; yet its a polarizing look with a lot of hit or miss opinions.
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Great review. Can't go wrong either way.
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Aww you had the Comp Pack one--- have you driven the Competition Edition M3? The one with all the GTS parts? Thats the one I drove and was impressed.
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08-14-2018, 05:58 PM | #19 |
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Oh no, I haven't. This one was levels better than my m4 from back in the day though. Totally different character.
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08-15-2018, 08:57 PM | #20 |
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Knowing Vic it's not a surprise he will have a F90 soon. As far as I know he is the only one in the forum who has owned pretty much all the cars in this segment, RS7, M5, E63....
Can't remember if Vic ever owned a Pam though, have you Vic? |
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Hello Mate, sorry thats the one I have not ever owned. I have driven all iterations and enjoyed the feel of the car. But when I would consider it, the options out there with the performance numbers coupled with pricing made more sense to go with said options.
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