Just been to the States (Florida) from the UK. The speed limit there seem to really slow. 65MPH for 4-5 lane highways and sometimes with few cars on the road. There are lots of tolls and the limits goes down to 55MPH. Some smaller roads have speed limit of 15 & 35! Here in the UK the highways are 70MPH and most go at 80MPH. How do you US guys justify getting a M car which is capable of 100MPH in 3rd gear? I stuggle to keep mine at 80 in the uk .

 

For me the 5+ seconds it takes to get to the speed limit is half the fun...specially if the on ramp is twisty! Maybe in M5 its the less than 5 seconds is the thrill.

 

Don't struggle....just drive.

 

Its ok. If you dont' want to struggle, I'll take the M5 and you can floor my 530i. Its nice and slow for yah, Paces urself. hehehe.



MK

 

Max limits vary for each state. North Carolina does have a good bit of 70mph roads out side of city limits. Most folks run 5-10 over so 75-80 is common enough and you won't get a ticket. In the west where its even more open, there are a lot of 70 mph highways and a few areas with higher limits (I think).

I do agree with your point, even 80 seems a waste for an ///M. But I still would have one....

 

The roads in NYC is even worst from memory. Road works and pot holes. Maybe i have been to the wrong parts of NYC. Also cops everywhere.