Ditched my M4 order and went with an M5

AAMC · 04-12-2014, 03:17 PM

I was called by my CA last weekend to place an order for an M4. I had seen it at the DC auto show, and liked it. I've been going back and forth between getting the M4 or M5, mainly because I have 3 children. I cart them around during the week. In the end, the M3/4 didn't fit my size needs, and I prefer the more luxurious interior of the M5. Coming from a 550i made it an easier choice, plus I took advantage of a 6 month lease pull ahead, and also got a great price. Singapore grey with silk grey interior and piano black trim, plus all the other goodies.

Volum · 04-12-2014, 03:23 PM

Looks perfect.

Bluehorseshoe · 04-12-2014, 03:31 PM

Sweet color combination, perfect match with the 601Ms. Congrats and enjoy.

stealth.pilot · 04-12-2014, 03:32 PM

With three kids this is a no brainer.

cassidysdad · 04-12-2014, 03:39 PM

this is the coolest baby transporter around
you will love it
so will your kids

ice7 · 04-12-2014, 04:06 PM

Excellent choice.

EdM5 · 04-12-2014, 04:07 PM

Good call.
You won't regret it.

GOLFFRR · 04-12-2014, 04:07 PM

congrats!

M5KRZI · 04-12-2014, 04:15 PM

well played...congrats!

Bimmer6 · 04-12-2014, 04:18 PM

Very nice and makes sense. Snt compare the power, and overall package of the M5.

Mscarpa · 04-12-2014, 04:23 PM

Looks great. Nice call!

infamousq · 04-12-2014, 04:39 PM

Looks good!!! SG is one of my top 3 favorite colors on the F10.......

dhirm5 · 04-12-2014, 04:56 PM

Gorgeous color combo - congrats!

DrKevM5 · 04-12-2014, 04:59 PM

GREAT call with three kids. You won't regret it.

matx1982 · 04-12-2014, 05:25 PM

Well done.

I cancelled my M4 slot for the M5.

Mat

black993s · 04-12-2014, 05:46 PM

Excellent! Buy wifey the M4. Trade off.

Brooklyn Mark · 04-12-2014, 05:46 PM

Thinking about doing the same thing...

MichaelJohn · 04-12-2014, 08:57 PM

With kids the four doors just make so much more sense. I went from an E92 M3 to the F10 M5 and I love the easy passenger entry and exit. I got really tired of having to get out of the car to let someone into or out of the back seat. One time my teen age daughter tripped on the seat belt getting out of the M3 and she would have done a nasty face-plant had I not caught her. Two doors are fine for two people, and coupes look nice, but give me four doors every time...well at least until my son goes to college and I get that beautiful F Type V8 coupe!

patb23 · 04-12-2014, 09:36 PM

Congrats! Nice color combo.

AAMC · 04-13-2014, 08:48 AM

Thanks guys. I definitely feel like I made the better choice. My children are 8, 7, and 1. I don't ever have them all in the car at once( I did it once in my 550i and it was tight!), but having four doors for soccer, baseball, and the occasional pick up from school is huge. It's funny how fatherhood can color a car enthusiast's choice of vehicle. For example, I was one who swore up and down that I would never get a minivan, but a third kid and 2 Honda Odyssey Elite's later, and the whole family is happier.

I'm happy with the M5, but the only things that I will change will be the exhaust (it's too quiet), clear bra, tint, and probably throw on some spacers, and I'll be done. Now, I just have to figure out how to keep the seats clean! To be honest, I would not have ordered silk grey as an option. I don't think (have not seen silk grey and silverstone interiors together) that it is worth the extra money.

Dr.Jeff · 04-13-2014, 08:55 AM

Nice car!!! Looks like you made the right choice.... M4 is a kids car compared to the M5...

BTF13M6 · 04-13-2014, 09:31 AM

Great looking car!... Have some leather cleaner on hand with those white seats and kids! "No food (or drink) for you!" lol

04-12-2014, 03:17 PM	#1
AAMC Enlisted Member 13 Rep 41 Posts Drives: '14 M5 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Zionsville, IN iTrader: (1)	Ditched my M4 order and went with an M5 I was called by my CA last weekend to place an order for an M4. I had seen it at the DC auto show, and liked it. I've been going back and forth between getting the M4 or M5, mainly because I have 3 children. I cart them around during the week. In the end, the M3/4 didn't fit my size needs, and I prefer the more luxurious interior of the M5. Coming from a 550i made it an easier choice, plus I took advantage of a 6 month lease pull ahead, and also got a great price. Singapore grey with silk grey interior and piano black trim, plus all the other goodies. Attached Images
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04-12-2014, 03:23 PM	#2
Volum Banned 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	Looks perfect. Last edited by Volum; 04-12-2014 at 03:23 PM.. Reason: typo
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04-12-2014, 03:31 PM	#3
Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 316 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	Sweet color combination, perfect match with the 601Ms. Congrats and enjoy.
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04-12-2014, 03:32 PM	#4
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04-12-2014, 03:39 PM	#5
cassidysdad Lieutenant 108 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 gone, 2016 pms m5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: south pasadena, california iTrader: (0)	this is the coolest baby transporter around you will love it so will your kids
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04-12-2014, 04:06 PM	#6
ice7 Captain 387 Rep 915 Posts Drives: ///M's Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 Comp [0.00] 2015 BMW X5M [0.00] 2022 BMW M5 CS [0.00]	Excellent choice.
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04-12-2014, 04:07 PM	#7
EdM5 Colonel 4184 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Good call. You won't regret it. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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04-12-2014, 04:15 PM	#9
M5KRZI Private First Class 9 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2004 E46 M - Retired Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	well played...congrats! __________________ I drive an M5!
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04-12-2014, 04:18 PM	#10
Bimmer6 Colonel 639 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: 458SPY, GT3RS on the way Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Very nice and makes sense. Snt compare the power, and overall package of the M5.
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04-12-2014, 04:23 PM	#11
Mscarpa Private First Class 12 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Black on black! Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Nice call!
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04-12-2014, 04:39 PM	#12
infamousq Captain 362 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 2025 Ford Raptor R Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kobra Headquarters iTrader: (0)	Looks good!!! SG is one of my top 3 favorite colors on the F10.......
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04-12-2014, 04:56 PM	#13
dhirm5 Major 192 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Gorgeous color combo - congrats! __________________ 2017 Porsche 911GTS - Agate Gray on Black 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale Gray on Black (sold) 2014 M5 ZCP - Azurite Black over SSII Full (gone) 2009 M5 - Carbon Black over Sepang Full (gone - not forgotten) 2001 740i M-Sport - Carbon Black over Black (gone - not forgotten)
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04-12-2014, 04:59 PM	#14
DrKevM5 Colonel 2530 Rep 2,584 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	GREAT call with three kids. You won't regret it.
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04-12-2014, 05:25 PM	#15
matx1982 M Performance 763 Rep 756 Posts Drives: G05 X5 + F90 M5 + G80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 X5 [0.00] 2021 M5 Competition [9.25] 2022 M4 CSL [9.75] 2022 M3 Xdrive Comp ... [9.75]	Well done. I cancelled my M4 slot for the M5. Mat
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04-12-2014, 05:46 PM	#16
black993s Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 - Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	Excellent! Buy wifey the M4. Trade off.
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04-12-2014, 05:46 PM	#17
Brooklyn Mark Banned 78 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 MR E92 DCT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Thinking about doing the same thing...
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04-12-2014, 08:57 PM	#18
MichaelJohn First Lieutenant 98 Rep 312 Posts Drives: BMW i8, Kia EV6 GT Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	With kids the four doors just make so much more sense. I went from an E92 M3 to the F10 M5 and I love the easy passenger entry and exit. I got really tired of having to get out of the car to let someone into or out of the back seat. One time my teen age daughter tripped on the seat belt getting out of the M3 and she would have done a nasty face-plant had I not caught her. Two doors are fine for two people, and coupes look nice, but give me four doors every time...well at least until my son goes to college and I get that beautiful F Type V8 coupe!
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patb23 Captain 93 Rep 745 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP & '62 corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [10.00] 1962 Corvette [10.00]	Congrats! Nice color combo. __________________ 2014 ///M5 Singapore Grey Metallic, Black Extended Merino, Anthracite Wood Trim, Comp Pkg, Driver Assistance Plus, Exec Pkg, Lighting Pkg, B&O, 343M Wheels (11.597 @ 122.44MPH) Mods: Gloss Black Wheels, 35% 3M Tint, IND Gloss Black (LCI Grilles, Side Markers, Rear Emblem) IND M5 Floor Mats, RKP (McRae Splitters & Rear Diffuser), Passport 9500ci, Suntek PPF-C, M Door Projectors 1962 Corvette Convertible Red/Black (Gone:'11 750Li, '09 Z06, '08 550i) Last edited by patb23; 04-12-2014 at 09:42 PM..
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04-13-2014, 08:48 AM	#20
AAMC Enlisted Member 13 Rep 41 Posts Drives: '14 M5 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Zionsville, IN iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys. I definitely feel like I made the better choice. My children are 8, 7, and 1. I don't ever have them all in the car at once( I did it once in my 550i and it was tight!), but having four doors for soccer, baseball, and the occasional pick up from school is huge. It's funny how fatherhood can color a car enthusiast's choice of vehicle. For example, I was one who swore up and down that I would never get a minivan, but a third kid and 2 Honda Odyssey Elite's later, and the whole family is happier. I'm happy with the M5, but the only things that I will change will be the exhaust (it's too quiet), clear bra, tint, and probably throw on some spacers, and I'll be done. Now, I just have to figure out how to keep the seats clean! To be honest, I would not have ordered silk grey as an option. I don't think (have not seen silk grey and silverstone interiors together) that it is worth the extra money.
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04-13-2014, 08:55 AM	#21
Dr.Jeff Private 56 Rep 72 Posts Drives: ‘23 AW M8 Comp Gran Coup Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas,Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice car!!! Looks like you made the right choice.... M4 is a kids car compared to the M5...
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04-13-2014, 09:31 AM	#22
BTF13M6 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M6 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	Great looking car!... Have some leather cleaner on hand with those white seats and kids! "No food (or drink) for you!" lol __________________ 2013 F13 ///M6 Coupe - Singapore Grey 20" ADV.1 5.0 MV1SL with Pirelli Pzero's Custom Painted Grill, side markers and tinted front reflectors, Dinan Stage 1.
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