Invasion of the M5s? - Page 2

Steven747 · 01-28-2011, 07:48 PM

my pops has a 6spd e60 m5 and its absolutely amazing to play around with id never suggest a smg..

BMWPower06 · 01-29-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by steven747

my pops has a 6spd e60 m5 and its absolutely amazing to play around with id never suggest a smg..

Odd, I drove both and I despised the manual. For the E60 M5 the SMG is definitely the way to go, the clutch pedal on the 6MT felt awful, not to mention the gearing is so far apart. Definitely test drive both and I'll bet you'll like the SMG better.

PS- my daily driver is a manual so I have nothing against manuals. The SMG in the M5 just felt better

keca10 · 01-30-2011, 01:06 PM

Yeah, I am am always saying 'manual only' and that I will never buy an automatic, but M5 E60 feels really good with an SMG. Haven't driven the 6sp, but the SMG works really well with the S85.

I like the E46 M3 much better as a 6sp. SSK is a must though. Love the M3 actually, hoping to get into one again in the future.

wlmmn · 02-02-2011, 09:10 AM

Holy crap......last time I checked on this thread it had over 300 views and not a single reply, I check today and it's now up to two pages? Didn't expect that.

M3Inline6 · 02-02-2011, 12:57 PM

Guys! There are enough out-of-dealership networks to make owning one of these cars a less expensive venture. There's even a guy on Fanatics (..in the Bay area) who is well known for his mechanic/repair/maintenance skills. He has all of the software/computer equipment to update the systems, etc....and he charges a fair fee which is much less than what the dealership charges.

keca10 · 02-02-2011, 10:47 PM

Yeah there is one good dealer here in the Twin Cities when it comes to service (Motorwerks) and about two good independent shops. So there are plenty of options.

View My Garage · 02-04-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by snikwad

Scared of maintenance on those bad boys.

As well you should be. The V10 M5 is an exotic car and parts prices are equally exotic.

SamDoe1 · 03-07-2011, 02:33 PM

Where abouts in Woodbury do you live? I grew up there and have lived my entire life there (besides 4 years at college, sad I know) until about a month ago.

mmmm...M5.... One of these days I tell you, I just need to keep saving seeing as though I just got out of college...

01-28-2011, 07:48 PM	#21
Steven747 OEM ///Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,166 My Ride: 05 330ci View My Garage	my pops has a 6spd e60 m5 and its absolutely amazing to play around with id never suggest a smg.. __________________

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wlmmn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 591 My Ride: 2002 330ci View My Garage	Holy crap......last time I checked on this thread it had over 300 views and not a single reply, I check today and it's now up to two pages? Didn't expect that. __________________

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01-30-2011, 01:06 PM	#23
keca10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN Posts: 92 My Ride: 06 E60 M5 View My Garage	Yeah, I am am always saying 'manual only' and that I will never buy an automatic, but M5 E60 feels really good with an SMG. Haven't driven the 6sp, but the SMG works really well with the S85. I like the E46 M3 much better as a 6sp. SSK is a must though. Love the M3 actually, hoping to get into one again in the future.

02-02-2011, 10:47 PM	#26
keca10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN Posts: 92 My Ride: 06 E60 M5 View My Garage	Yeah there is one good dealer here in the Twin Cities when it comes to service (Motorwerks) and about two good independent shops. So there are plenty of options.

03-07-2011, 02:33 PM	#28
SamDoe1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 2,535 My Ride: 2004 330xi, 3 pedals View My Garage	Where abouts in Woodbury do you live? I grew up there and have lived my entire life there (besides 4 years at college, sad I know) until about a month ago. mmmm...M5.... One of these days I tell you, I just need to keep saving seeing as though I just got out of college...