BMW M5 Competition

ph001 said:
Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Fantastic car. The handling is superb and unlike the F10 M5 it accelerates from stationary when damp (the F10 never did accelerate when damp, just spun the rear wheels). Four wheel drive makes such a difference. A few reviews I read said that the 'Competition' model was a bit hard. Not a bit of it for me. Firm yes but that is what you want in a sports saloon which delivers over 600 BHP. The various drive modes allow for precise positioning, not a hint of oversteer or understeer. Loved every minute of it. Like all M5 cars it can be driving at a steady pace, but I never experienced that. It's a bit like Andy Murray.
 
ph001 said:
How did you get on with the DCT gearbox?
Click to expand...
Phil, as far as I am aware the F90 M5 uses a ZF8 Auto and not the DCT. The 8 gears selected quickly without delay or hiccups up or down. The car defaults to 4 wheel drive but you can select between 4 wheel, 4 wheel sport and 2 wheel drives. I had an F10 M5 for 2 years and the new car is miles ahead in every respect. There are 2 downsides for me, you have to put fuel in it and my specification costs £106,000.
 
buzyg said:
Hope it looks better from the front. I wouldn't say no to a go though
Click to expand...
For buzyg. I love the front especially the door mirrors and the large black kidney grills.
 
BeeEmm said:
buzyg said:
Hope it looks better from the front. I wouldn't say no to a go though
Click to expand...
For buzyg. I love the front especially the door mirrors and the large black kidney grills.
Click to expand...
8) Clever work to get the reflected M from the street lamp on he bonnet too. :wink:
 
I went out in an M5 saloon yesterday - not a new one, but “impressive” is an understatement !
 
I don’t think I could trust myself with 600 ponies, the temptation with 340 is bad enough :evil:
 
I’m told they pessimisticaly spec them as 580 but they all make 600.
Not only was the performance fantastic but it was delivered in a very refined and drama free manner. I’m sure the electronics keep it feeling that way.

Now the 340 in my 35is will feel quite limp wristed by comparison.
 
ronk said:
Not only was the performance fantastic but it was delivered in a very refined and drama free manner. I’m sure the electronics keep it feeling that way.
Click to expand...

Isn’t that the problem though? Makes it feel detached and un-involving.
 
ph001 said:
ronk said:
Not only was the performance fantastic but it was delivered in a very refined and drama free manner. I’m sure the electronics keep it feeling that way.
Click to expand...

Isn’t that the problem though? Makes it feel detached and un-involving.
Click to expand...

It felt very grown up and poised - I loved it and it felt very special to me.
The cars ability to cover the ground at speed was unbelievable - I think it would knock my 35is into a cocked hat.

I could really fancy one. :thumbsup:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom