The new benchmark in sport sedans: The new M5.
Originally Posted by JTB
Same issue of C&D but different car:
Toyota RAV4
0-60 in 6.3
Just thought it was worth mentioning.
Agreed -- the M5 is a monster in a straight line
Toyota RAV4
0-60 in 6.3
Just thought it was worth mentioning.
Agreed -- the M5 is a monster in a straight line
, The M5 is just a monster wow why am i so financially challenged .....
imHo, i'd take an Evo IX over the m5 anyday. but that's just me, cuz i'm all for nimbler and turbo cars.
btw, that stinkin toyota rav4 is faster than my integra gsr in straightline....now i'm depressed.
btw, that stinkin toyota rav4 is faster than my integra gsr in straightline....now i'm depressed.
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I would love to have one of the new M5's those are soooo sexy.... naturally aspired they can run 12's bone stock without a professional track driver they also have a new 7 speed SMG transmission available as well which has paddle shifters and an electroniclly actuated clutch capable of shifting as fast as formula 1 pro drivers with just a push of a button. The system kicks *** and makes your average-good driver shift like a pro.
Also having an M3 and previously owning an Evo I can say there is MUCH else about the BMW styling/interior/comfort to be considered all performance numbers aside. But Truely the M-class cars have it all
Also having an M3 and previously owning an Evo I can say there is MUCH else about the BMW styling/interior/comfort to be considered all performance numbers aside. But Truely the M-class cars have it all
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Originally Posted by evotec
I would take the E60 M5 anyday over a stock evo 9..
Its heavy but:
- 500hp<
- 200mph
- V10 and SMG that shifts faster then the ferraris gearbox!
Its heavy but:
- 500hp<
- 200mph
- V10 and SMG that shifts faster then the ferraris gearbox!
BMW's SMG is still a huge dissappoinment in a 85-90k car. It's better than when it came out several years ago, but it's still leaves a lot to be desired in every day driving quality according to a majority of the car magazines out there.
A "bucking bronco" transmission does not set the benchmark for anything. 500hp is a ton of power, so 0-60 in the low 4's is to be expected for a RWD car.
The lines on the M5 are quite nice, though, and it seems BMW is listening to the heavily criticized body lines and trying to make things look better.
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this car is very fast around the road course... The fq400 wasnt that much faster, and this thing is a tank! but seriously for the price you could have a raced out evo and a comfortable daily driver like the new lexus is350.hmmm... the m6 is even better anyway!
Originally Posted by jperryrocks
BMW's SMG is still a huge dissappoinment in a 85-90k car. It's better than when it came out several years ago, but it's still leaves a lot to be desired in every day driving quality according to a majority of the car magazines out there.
A "bucking bronco" transmission does not set the benchmark for anything. 500hp is a ton of power, so 0-60 in the low 4's is to be expected for a RWD car.
The lines on the M5 are quite nice, though, and it seems BMW is listening to the heavily criticized body lines and trying to make things look better.
A "bucking bronco" transmission does not set the benchmark for anything. 500hp is a ton of power, so 0-60 in the low 4's is to be expected for a RWD car.
The lines on the M5 are quite nice, though, and it seems BMW is listening to the heavily criticized body lines and trying to make things look better.
Have you ever driven an smg transmission before on any m model car?
The 0-60 numbers and 1/4 numbers are very good for a comfortable, daily driven sports sedan. The real advantage these cars have is the unbelievable speed once you go past 100 mph.
Search google video for some pretty cool vids of this car in action.
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Originally Posted by SRT-TO-EVO
That car is absolutely b-e-a-utiful. Whoever says they'd take an evo over that....well... 
...I don't what to say.
...I don't what to say.I'd take an M5 over any currently available Evo, any former Evo, or two Evos.
Unless you can give me a real WRC Evo
The two cars are not comparable at all in my opinion.
They are in different leagues.
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I wonder if they worked out the kinks on the SMG system yet? I've seen a couple of posts on a M3 forum that the car actually stalls once in a while. The SMG system also doesn't shift very smoothly according to that post.