indus

I'm new to this board and having a quick read through some of the threads and there seems to be so many E60 owners slagging the F10 off because it doesn't handle as well/isn't as much fun.

I don't really understand this. I've test driven the 530d M Sport and it seemed to have a perfect balance between comfort and handling. I at present own a E60 M5 and of course the F10 handles nothing like this, but then I wouldn't expect it to, it's a different kind of car. I want something just that bit more comfortable now and that's why I'm going over to the F10 535D MS, but I wouldn't buy it if it handled like a boat.

Gene

In most of threads that discuss the F10's handling, or lack there of...at some point in those threads the point of Subjective feel is very hard to measure and varies on an individual basis not to mention what options the F10 being discussed was equipped with. That being said, again...steering feel is very subjective and needs to measured by you personally,. don't make a purchase decision purely based on what's discussed on an internet forum, a test drive with the options you are interested in is a must IMO...


and to the forum indus

Ricracing

Sameo, sameo

BabkenBMW

Though I haven't driven the new F10, I like it. I can answer those people who complain about its handling and especially the electric power steering. The 5er is inclined to comfort more than ever because it's what today's market demands. But that doesn't mean that the 5er lost its sporting appeal. I believe that the 5 Series is still the best performance car in its segment. And it will always be it. Just look at 2010 September and October global sales. Fantastic figures.
Just one question: have you driven an F10 without M package or sport suspension?

pharding

Have you test driven the F10 with the M-Sport suspension and with Adaptive Drive? I am curious how they compare.