My new M5 - review in the Alps and Autobahn
09-27-12, 02:17 PM
#18
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
If the resale value of this one is as strong as the last one I may do this again next year with the M6GC.
09-27-12, 04:05 PM
#21
if you do, make sure you say hi, I am not that far away :-).
09-27-12, 09:28 PM
#23
Lexus Champion
If time and money allows for him, then he could visit you all the way to Croatia. After all, Zagreb isn't that far off either 
Anyways, this European Delivery (ED) program looks awesome. BMW should do this for customers not just in USA but also for other countries as well.
Heck, even an individualization option would be more than enough for me. I mean, to just fly to BMW Germany, choose all the options and specifications for the car and to see it in-the-flesh before it is shipped to one's home country is more than what I could ask for alone
P.S.
@Batman
How would you compare the new M5 (F10) versus the previous model (E60)? Pros and cons?
Anyways, this European Delivery (ED) program looks awesome. BMW should do this for customers not just in USA but also for other countries as well.
Heck, even an individualization option would be more than enough for me. I mean, to just fly to BMW Germany, choose all the options and specifications for the car and to see it in-the-flesh before it is shipped to one's home country is more than what I could ask for alone
P.S.
@Batman
How would you compare the new M5 (F10) versus the previous model (E60)? Pros and cons?
Last edited by Blackraven; 09-27-12 at 09:32 PM.
09-27-12, 10:52 PM
#26
Lexus Fanatic
That is awesome you went to Germany to pick up your M5 and got to drive it around the Alps and other sites, a truly special and unique buying experience you will never forget. The acceleration of the M5 is amazing considering the size and weight of it.
09-28-12, 09:55 AM
#27
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
I can't compare to the E60 since I didn't have one. I thought the E60 design was so ugly, I went to Lexus and drive a GS460 for a couple of years till the 2012 550 came out. That said BMWs previous generation of M Cars had serious issues with day to day driving comfort. My 2004 M3 was so uncomfortable to drive, i only did about 4000 miles a year. They were not enjoyable to drive except when driving hard on open roads. The new one is enjoyable all the time.
09-28-12, 10:17 AM
#28
Lexus Fanatic
Congratulations...quite a car.
It's also nice, of course, to be able to pick it up in Germany and see the Alps. But, any way you look at it, that's a lot to spend on a new car (including the vacation and shipping, of course). Do you feel the car is good enough that it was worth it?
It's also nice, of course, to be able to pick it up in Germany and see the Alps. But, any way you look at it, that's a lot to spend on a new car (including the vacation and shipping, of course). Do you feel the car is good enough that it was worth it?
09-28-12, 10:59 AM
#29
If time and money allows for him, then he could visit you all the way to Croatia. After all, Zagreb isn't that far off either
Anyways, this European Delivery (ED) program looks awesome. BMW should do this for customers not just in USA but also for other countries as well.
Heck, even an individualization option would be more than enough for me. I mean, to just fly to BMW Germany, choose all the options and specifications for the car and to see it in-the-flesh before it is shipped to one's home country is more than what I could ask for alone
P.S.
@Batman
How would you compare the new M5 (F10) versus the previous model (E60)? Pros and cons?
Anyways, this European Delivery (ED) program looks awesome. BMW should do this for customers not just in USA but also for other countries as well.
Heck, even an individualization option would be more than enough for me. I mean, to just fly to BMW Germany, choose all the options and specifications for the car and to see it in-the-flesh before it is shipped to one's home country is more than what I could ask for alone
P.S.
@Batman
How would you compare the new M5 (F10) versus the previous model (E60)? Pros and cons?
09-28-12, 12:36 PM
#30
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Congratulations...quite a car.
It's also nice, of course, to be able to pick it up in Germany and see the Alps. But, any way you look at it, that's a lot to spend on a new car (including the vacation and shipping, of course). Do you feel the car is good enough that it was worth it?
It's also nice, of course, to be able to pick it up in Germany and see the Alps. But, any way you look at it, that's a lot to spend on a new car (including the vacation and shipping, of course). Do you feel the car is good enough that it was worth it?
- Performance that exceeds a Panamera Turbo which costs about $50k more
- Full leather interior with highest quality natural hides
- A dynamic car you can enjoy just running errands around town, driving on windy country roads, or on the track
- Inconspicuous appearance that I wouldn't feel embarrassed showing up at a client in this car, in a way that I would if I had bought a Bentley or Panamera
Plus I don't want to go into the details, but due to some unique circumstances and perfect timing, I got an exceptional discount which should cover most of my year 1 depreciation.
Bottom line - definitely worth it. I love the car, and I think it is a bargain for what it delivers.