///Marco.it

Today I was contacted by a very close friend of mine who is responsible of a BMW dealer to test drive the new F10 M5.
What to say simply standing out car. IMO much better than the previous E60, handles better and specially the gearbox is smoother than before.
It was only one bad think: it was raining so no chance to try it in sport mode with DSC partially off (MMD1)or completely off MMD2).

Here are some photos.

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The F10 M5, of course, is a great vehicle; a proud progression for the M5 line at BMW since the first one in 1988.
It irks me, however, that you and unnamed others have voiced definitive opinions on this forum after reading some reviews or spending five minutes or so at the wheel of an M vehicle and never have actually owned one. I find any such criticisms of the M cars, whether it is an E60 M5, an E46 M3 or any other one, rather weak. Bite the bullet and buy one! Log some mileage (or in your case, kilometers) at the wheel of your own M and then let's hear some fully reasoned comments.
Maybe you could instead spend some time to enlighten us on BMW motorcycles while you tested yourself on the Amalfi coast. Your list of bikes clearly speaks for itself.

///Marco.it

I had the E60 M5 for a week or so few years ago and I drove more than 5' of few km. It's beautiful but IMO too much for daily use no matter how you are turning it around. It's thirsty, it's angry and the SMG, IMO is not the best gearbox for daily use. On the other hand the F10 is simply outstanding, consumption is lower, is faster and handles better. It's a car that people can use for daily ride like a 550i just more powerful. The only think I was missing on the F10 is the sound of the E60. Have you tryed the F10 M5? If not try it you would be in-loved in a minute.

And yes I could talk about bikes as well as rides but not along Amalfi cost. I am leaving too far away, we can talk about Alps and Croatian cost line if you wish.

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There is just something about the growling raving beast inside the the E60 M5 is that I just can't get enough of.
Until I have a chance to drive the F10 version, I would really enjoy reading about some of your riding
experiences in the Alps and Croatia. I drove the entire length of the Amalfi coast, but not in a super car. Nevertheless it was an experience I will
never forget. The guys on cycles had to be in a trance to deal with the deadly hairpins turns not knowing what would be coming in their direction.
Cheers

///Marco.it

I really wish to drive on Amalfi cost soon. I know it's fantastic.
Ciao
Marco

bha7176

Were you in LA over this past summer by chance?