Buying an M5
06-18-2009, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='913650' date='Jun 16 2009, 06:01 PM
2) The manual was initially rated a bit slower than the SMG because you couldn't completely disengage traction control but that was later remedied with a software update. Performance should be on par.
Do SMG...there's a reason dealers aren't selling the manual tranny M5's off their lot. The car was made for SMG.
06-18-2009, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='916256' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:43 PM
The V10 engine was designed around the SMG transmission not a manual. What's ironic is that the E39 M5 only came in a manual tranny.
Do SMG...there's a reason dealers aren't selling the manual tranny M5's off their lot. The car was made for SMG.
Do SMG...there's a reason dealers aren't selling the manual tranny M5's off their lot. The car was made for SMG.
I know that car was set up for the SMG, but the 6 speed is No slouch. And I don't have to worry about the RCOD LOL So there
06-18-2009, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWM5NYC' post='916357' date='Jun 18 2009, 10:03 PM
Hey I have a 6 speed and it is a TON of fun I know that car was set up for the SMG, but the 6 speed is No slouch.
And I don't have to worry about the RCOD LOL So there
I know that car was set up for the SMG, but the 6 speed is No slouch. And I don't have to worry about the RCOD LOL So there
06-18-2009, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='916376' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:30 PM
So that's why you were always behind me at the Bear Mtn Meet.
06-18-2009, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='916381' date='Jun 18 2009, 10:34 PM
You're in front cause ladies first.
06-18-2009, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='916385' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:37 PM
You like it in the back, you homo.
06-18-2009, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='916256' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:43 PM
The V10 engine was designed around the SMG transmission not a manual. What's ironic is that the E39 M5 only came in a manual tranny.
Do SMG...there's a reason dealers aren't selling the manual tranny M5's off their lot. The car was made for SMG.
Do SMG...there's a reason dealers aren't selling the manual tranny M5's off their lot. The car was made for SMG.
06-18-2009, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='916381' date='Jun 18 2009, 10:34 PM
You're in front cause ladies first.
06-18-2009, 08:45 PM
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1) I don't think the M5 came with a manual till 2007 so if you're looking for a cheaper 06 one, then you won't find any manuals.
2) The manual was initially rated a bit slower than the SMG because you couldn't completely disengage traction control but that was later remedied with a software update. Performance should be on par.
2) The manual was initially rated a bit slower than the SMG because you couldn't completely disengage traction control but that was later remedied with a software update. Performance should be on par.