My M5 embarrassing monent
02-02-2009, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ed1347' post='783193' date='Feb 2 2009, 11:43 AM
How do you guys cope with the snow on an M5? I had to be pushed to my driveway today, just couldn't get the power down. I'm definitely missing my X5!!
02-03-2009, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ed1347' post='783193' date='Feb 2 2009, 11:43 AM
How do you guys cope with the snow on an M5? I had to be pushed to my driveway today, just couldn't get the power down. I'm definitely missing my X5!!
02-04-2009, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: 2008 E60 M5/SMG (LCI)
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She hasn't been out in the snow .. I learned my lesson from my previous E60 (545i) in the snow. Very embarrassing. Snow tyres for sure, but this country (down south at least) doesn't really require the necessity to own such things.. we may get 1 day a year (though 2009 shpaing up to be considerably more).
I have a new Mini Cooper that I use for the station runs .. Behaves like a 4x4 I tell you. Nothing seems to stop it
I have a new Mini Cooper that I use for the station runs .. Behaves like a 4x4 I tell you. Nothing seems to stop it
02-04-2009, 06:40 AM
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My Ride: Late 2005 M5 in Silverstone Metallic II with Full Black Leather Interior. SMG, LOGIC7, Heated Front Seats, Rear Electric Sun Blind, Comms Package, Professional Nav, TV Function, Extended Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights
Mate, i've been having some serious issues in the snow!! It NEVER snows in Bournemouth, but the last few days, we've had the most dumped on us in over 20 years. The M5 just isn't the car to have in these conditions. Thing is, i can't justify going out and buying 4 new winter tires, when i can guarantee i'll only use them for a week, maybe! I'm just grin and bearing it, and having a bit of fun at the same time.
02-04-2009, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ed1347' post='783193' date='Feb 2 2009, 09:43 AM
How do you guys cope with the snow on an M5? I had to be pushed to my driveway today, just couldn't get the power down. I'm definitely missing my X5!!
Front wheel drive...0-60 in a couple of days...1,000,000 miles to a tank......what more could you ask for..............but there again I am getting withdrawel symtoms........roll on bloody Spring!!
02-04-2009, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW M5' post='784879' date='Feb 4 2009, 04:12 PM
What you need brother is a good old fashioned Escort Van, my M5 stays indoors until the snow goes.
Front wheel drive...0-60 in a couple of days...1,000,000 miles to a tank......what more could you ask for..............but there again I am getting withdrawel symtoms........roll on bloody Spring!!
Front wheel drive...0-60 in a couple of days...1,000,000 miles to a tank......what more could you ask for..............but there again I am getting withdrawel symtoms........roll on bloody Spring!!
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02-04-2009, 09:15 AM
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My Ride: E60 M5 - Silverstone II.
When it snows I just leave mine parked on the drive and take the wife's CRV... Even when it's dry and I do a 3-point to reverse out the inside rear spins no matter how slowly you go. My old 525i was the same in the snow, i.e. very scary!
