4GS mega thread (UPDATED; preview drives, specs, more interior pics)
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The M5 is heavy, at least 4300lbs. The GS-F will probably cost a pretty penny, probably competitively priced in this segment. That's the logical choice. Wonder what the new M5 will run? 90k? I'd think so. I'm guessing if the GS-F is priced competitively with its competition, it'll be around 80K. I think they can throw in some carbon fiber and some other lightweight materials, maybe take out some of the sound deadening will keep the weight down too? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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The M5 is heavy, at least 4300lbs. The GS-F will probably cost a pretty penny, probably competitively priced in this segment. That's the logical choice. Wonder what the new M5 will run? 90k? I'd think so. I'm guessing if the GS-F is priced competitively with its competition, it'll be around 80K. I think they can throw in some carbon fiber and some other lightweight materials, maybe take out some of the sound deadening will keep the weight down too? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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numbers can only tell you one thing. There's a whole lot more than just matching a 0-60 numbers or stupid ring time.
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The GS F will only succeed (if it's actually built) if it matches or exceeds the existing competitors (RS6/M5/E63) and is priced lower.
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The M5 is heavy, at least 4300lbs. The GS-F will probably cost a pretty penny, probably competitively priced in this segment. That's the logical choice. Wonder what the new M5 will run? 90k? I'd think so. I'm guessing if the GS-F is priced competitively with its competition, it'll be around 80K. I think they can throw in some carbon fiber and some other lightweight materials, maybe take out some of the sound deadening will keep the weight down too? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
and i agree with STIG, if you are a true buyer who can afford these cars, 85-100k don't really matter much (keep in mind, that's msrp). when i shopped for my m3, i didn't care if it's 50k (isf) or 78k e93 m3.
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BUT IMHO, that will only happen if and only if it has at least 500 hp at minimum. Otherwise, I would lose interest
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I am guessing the F10 M5 will base at $100k~$105k, fully loaded at ~$120k.
X5 M is like $105k, fully loaded 650i convertible is $110k.
The F10 M5 is closely related to the X5 M, and historically speaking M5 is similarily price to a 650i convertible.
Yeah I am pretty sure Lexus is not making a 550+ hp, $110k+ M5 fighter. They already having a very hard time selling the $105k+ LS600hL flagship, I don't think they are going to make a GS at the same price level. It would be cool though.
X5 M is like $105k, fully loaded 650i convertible is $110k.
The F10 M5 is closely related to the X5 M, and historically speaking M5 is similarily price to a 650i convertible.
Yeah I am pretty sure Lexus is not making a 550+ hp, $110k+ M5 fighter. They already having a very hard time selling the $105k+ LS600hL flagship, I don't think they are going to make a GS at the same price level. It would be cool though.