01-29-2014, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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I'd say M3 but I would need to test drive both first. Based on looks M3 wins (But thats subjective)
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01-30-2014, 05:35 AM | #3 |
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It is an interresting question. More so now that the M3 and M5 overlap in their price brackets here in Canada. With the E90 and E60, even a fully loaded M3 still undercut a base M5 by a good $10k. Now, you can option up an M3 to a higher price than an M5.
However, I still see these two cars as quite different to fulfill different needs. The M5 is more of an executive luxo bahn stormer. It can handle an occasional track day, but it's not where it shines. On the other hand, the M3 is one of the best all rounders out there. It holds its own very well at the track and remains a very practical daily driver. For my personal need of a multi-purpose car, the M3/M4 is the better fit. I certainly hope that this characteristic that had me enjoy my E46 and E92 so much will be retained in the F8X. |
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01-30-2014, 05:50 AM | #4 |
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If you already went to Pizza Hut, but would like a burger next, would you go to Mc Donalds or Burger King ?
I feel your question is about the same. Depends on what you want, when you want it, what you want it for, if you can afford it, if your family agrees etc... |
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01-30-2014, 08:08 AM | #7 |
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Sorry, but the F10 M5 doesn't feel like a dump truck. It's big, yes, but it's very well behaved. However, if you have any inclination to track the car, the M5 isn't the car to do it in.
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Although I really want the F80, I too will check out the M5. Obviously price isn't everything, but with the M5 currently selling at or near invoice and the F80/82 rates likely to be dismal, from a financial perspective the two may be close.
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I'm sure a reputable aftermarket company can do a nice job of that for you, for the cost of an R8 or so. (Well, maybe not so much on the interior part) |
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I have high hopes for the F8x M engine to be glorious, but I just saw a very minor tune to the M5 put down 625whp which is ridiculous. Running 11s in a car that big with only minor tweaking is crazy. |
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01-30-2014, 09:57 AM | #16 |
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If you think the interior of the F80 is above the F10 M5, you need to get some new glasses.
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and the m3 is quoted as faster to 60.
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01-30-2014, 10:22 AM | #20 | |
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I think the seats are nicer in the m3 as well. But I would definitely say the m3 is up there with the m5/6 interior. BMW quotes the m3 as being just as fast as the m5, so we will see.
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If you cruise freeways all day long, you might like the M5. I drove a friend's car for an entire weekend and it convinced me to keep my E90 M3. Pat |
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