Saw my first M5 today!
12-15-2005, 08:01 PM
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Saw my first M5 today. It was coming toward me in the other lane.
I noticed it right away, however it looked like it was sitting rather high off the ground.
I would have thought it would be lower than an e60 sport package.
Has anyone wlse noticed this?
(and yes - it was a "real" M5. I recognized the doctor who was driving it. He formerly had an e39 M5).
I noticed it right away, however it looked like it was sitting rather high off the ground.
I would have thought it would be lower than an e60 sport package.
Has anyone wlse noticed this?
(and yes - it was a "real" M5. I recognized the doctor who was driving it. He formerly had an e39 M5).
12-15-2005, 08:10 PM
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Agreed--my 545i w/ sport package sits lower than the E60 M5, especially in the front, where the M5 looks unusually high to me.
12-15-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by stream' post='211916' date='Dec 16 2005, 12:10 AM
Agreed--my 545i w/ sport package sits lower than the E60 M5, especially in the front, where the M5 looks unusually high to me.
12-15-2005, 08:35 PM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
I still haven't seen one but my wife has 
12-16-2005, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' post='211925' date='Dec 16 2005, 12:24 AM
They probably spent more time engineering the look of the rear end given that is all many of us will be seeing.
12-17-2005, 05:16 AM
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Went to my dealer yesterday as they have two waiting to be delivered:
1 - Black Shapphire / Indy Red - loaded
2 - Silverstone / Black - loaded
Not so sure about the Indy Red interior, it's looks much more rustic or terra cotaa. I think I would be too chicken to get it after seeing it.
I must say that I loved the Silverstone
My E39 M5 was Titanium Silver and the Silverstone might me a nice change.
I am begining to think the M5 looks better in the lighter colors, when I always thought the 5'ers looked better in darker colors.
Anyway, I think that I am going to wait for the first 2007 and perhaps the manual transmission! I just hope they don't limit your options if you choose the manual
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1 - Black Shapphire / Indy Red - loaded
2 - Silverstone / Black - loaded
Not so sure about the Indy Red interior, it's looks much more rustic or terra cotaa. I think I would be too chicken to get it after seeing it.
I must say that I loved the Silverstone
My E39 M5 was Titanium Silver and the Silverstone might me a nice change.I am begining to think the M5 looks better in the lighter colors, when I always thought the 5'ers looked better in darker colors.
Anyway, I think that I am going to wait for the first 2007 and perhaps the manual transmission! I just hope they don't limit your options if you choose the manual
Cheers,
12-17-2005, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Bokke' post='212456' date='Dec 17 2005, 06:16 AM
Anyway, I think that I am going to wait for the first 2007 and perhaps the manual transmission! I just hope they don't limit your options if you choose the manual
12-17-2005, 10:02 AM
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Stream - I had heard/read that when the manual arrives, the option list will not be as extensive versus ordering the SMG. In other words, they want you to get the SMG!
I hope it's not true......
I hope it's not true......
12-17-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Bokke' post='212566' date='Dec 17 2005, 11:02 AM
Stream - I had heard/read that when the manual arrives, the option list will not be as extensive versus ordering the SMG. In other words, they want you to get the SMG!
I hope it's not true......
I hope it's not true......
12-18-2005, 01:19 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I still havent seen one in person. But I have been offered to drive one thats 2 hours away. I might have to find a day and go take advanatage of that!