BMW M5 Review
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Favorite feature: |
500hp |
Least favorite feature: |
The iDrive takes up to a month to learn |
Advice to buyer: |
Do not buy this car unless you are comfortable with technology and are not afraid of power. |
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I own a 2006 Interlagos Blue M5 (the best color) with Black interior. I must say, I did not like the rear styling at first. I did not like the idrive. I did not like the voice commands. I did not like the lack of fog lights. Then I hit the M button. I quickly realized that no fog lights means more air intake. The iDrive takes about a month to learn then it is 2nd nature. The rear is built that way to hold multiple sets of golf clubs and the voice commands you learn over time. As for power/handling? I do not care what you drive, this is better. Honestly, this is about a close you as you can get to a Ferrari without a horse on the hood. This car is not for newbies or technophobes. It is for people with passion. A sleeper to the unknowing and a dream to the informed. I do wish it got better gas mileage, but when I paid $94,000 for it I knew what I was getting. My only other fault is that you have so many options. Just make them fully loaded out the door.. everyone I know who owns one gets the full barrel anyway. I will only get rid of this beast when they make the next M5. |
Also considered: |
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
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Vehicle purchased: |
2006 BMW M5
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
Justin Kase |
Location: |
Los Gatos, California |
Other vehicles owned: |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Review submitted: |
March 19, 2008 |
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