The New 2005 BMW M5 Is BADASS!!!
 

Fuck, I should get one of these! Goddamn!

So who has got one on order? Lensman? Marc De? LA Mike?

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Powertrain
New 90-degree V-10 with 507 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque (European measure)
Redline: 8250 rpm
One hundred horsepower per liter of displacement
Double-VANOS variable valve timing
Electronically controlled throttle butterfly for each cylinder
MS S65 engine management system features most powerful processors currently approved for use in automobiles
Seven-speed SMG transmission with steering wheel shift controls
Twenty percent faster shifts compared with last-generation SMG
Drivelogic with eleven program options that enable shift characteristics to be tailored to suit the driving situation and the mood?six of these programs can be selected in the sequential manual gearbox mode (S mode)

Chassis
Aluminum suspension
Nineteen-inch wheels with performance tires
Variable M differential lock delivers power to the drive wheel with the most traction even in extreme driving situations
Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic Damping Control with three program modes (comfort, normal, sport)
Perforated compound brake discs
Aluminum twin-piston brake calipers

Styling

Modified front spoiler, rear apron, side sills
Larger wheel arches for bigger wheel and tire package
More-aerodynamic exterior mirrors
Four tailpipes
Exclusive wheels
Gills incorporated into the front fenders
Exclusive leather interior with sports seats
Unique M-style instrument cluster, center console, steering wheel, optional head-up display

DH

i have one on order, subject to test drive. not sure if i'll buy it or not though, have to decide after seeing it in person and taking it for a drive.

Good to see you posting again even though you dont know me or even care that I am even making this post so now Ill go back to being invisible.:glugglug

I have 2 on order. Some days I feel like driving silver, the other days powder pink.

It's amazing what a few well placed styling changes can do to the five series. Personally I think the 5-series with the 545i rims doesnt look bad at all, but the M5 just looks like it will eat your children.

0-60 in under 5 seconds I believe and supposedly 7 speed SMG, a bit much, but I would just get a manual for a beast like this. :thumbsup

Answer me this...

I have a friend that has 2 BMW's on order. One a 2005 model and the other a 2006. He tells me there can be so much demand for certain bmw's that he can sell the option of buying the car to someone else for thousands!

I think he had to put down something like $500 on each car to order them. My question is this... Can he back out of the vehicle and get his downpayment back if he doesn't want the car? Is this a sound business practice? :)

DH

I don't like the new 5 series at all, too round.

As far as the previous (current) gen, I much preferred driving the M3 to the M5. More nimble, more driving feel, etc.

Depends what years. I've driven a 93 m3 and a 91 m5.
I would take the m5 any day.
m3 is more in my price range so I'd be happy with that ;)

engine:

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How much is the car?

he should definitely get his money back if he doesn't want the car. i have a small deposit that i would of course expect to get back. the way i have things worked, it is all subject to test drive. so if i drive and don't like it, it simply goes to the next guy down the list. the car will last all of 30 seconds on the open market when they first start arriving.

i agree about the current generation. i'm not sure what i think about the looks of the new M5. i really need to see one in person...

You can hit a button on the remote and it will open up the windows and the sunroof..........a nice feature when you live ib S. FL in the summertime.

M5 kicks M3's ass, thats for sure

nice interior :thumbsup

The front looks nice...the back, however, looks like a Honda Accord. BMW is my favorite car manufacturer, and imo, the new cars are losing the curves and the appeal that attracted me to them in the first place. The E46 M's are the pinnacle of automotive perfection, in my book.

For 30k more, I'd sure hope this would be the case.
Although I'd rather drive an M3 - M5s are just too large for my tastes.

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Bad Mother Fucker

about 9 months ago i talked to a dealer in San Diego that was taking deposits and with a promise to sell the car at sticker price. back then they thought US delivery was fall 2004 - now i'm hearing spring 2005. i know another dealer here in LA taking deposits, but they will sell the car to you at what they determine to be 'market' price.

that is a very impressive machine :thumbsup

holy crap bro, that would be radical if you got one. :thumbsup

That is a beautiful car, I like the m3 better though for some reason. I fell in love when i first saw it, but the m5 looks great too.

estimated time for it is 4.5-4.7 in 0-62mph, but since bmw always under rates their cars it will be probably in low 4's =)

time to say goodbye E55 AMG -)

price?

Kind of an awkward intake setup...

I always hated V engines.

that car is awesome

What happens when the E65 comes out?

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is there going to be an E65? that would be nuts if they keep the HP rating the same.

i'm a bit suprised at the early 0-60 times est. for the M5 - for 500 HP and a SMG tranny, some people were predicting 3.8 for the 0-60.

BMW can't let the E55 outrun it for bragging rights...

I have an 2003 M3 convertible (which I just blew the engine up on my way to Vegas last Friday). It is in Vegas right now wiating for a new engine whcih is coking from the east coast. I am thinking about buying an M5 as well.

Awesome car!

Mitch

I am on the waiting list for the sl65. I imagine if they are doing the SL they will do the E wich started the AMG craze.

The SL65 is packing twin tubro v12, over 600HP.

Amazing car....

Just fuckin beautiful!

I really like the way BMW has redone most of its cars, benz is lacking behind a bit especially with their SUPER SUPER old ML design.

Looks awesome, but not too different in looks to the current 5 series

I want :thumbsup

Me too!! :Graucho

DH

Looks sweeet! :thumbsup

That is one fast beemer! :thumbsup

Nice ride, I want one of those. :thumbsup

Sweet ride, I could totally see you cruising in that!

yup...real nice car

Great Ride:thumbsup

damn I just got so horny
Buy it buy it =) :2 cents:

I'll testdrive it, but I usually dont really like BMW

Nice car:winkwink:

I have friends who have done this numerous times, its speculation. They do make large with selling the paper. If you dont get the deposit back its just a business expense. They have done this with the Tbirds, The benz convertibles, and about a 1/2 dozen PT cruisers when they fist came out .

This M5 is a top notch car, I would like to make a test drive but have to wait until the car dealers have one.

the M5 really kicks ass !! :thumbsup

wow you must have real money for this car haha

Slow down Mitch:1orglaugh

$500? I think last time I had to give 10% of the price. They make a car exactly as you want it, so they shouldnt give money back. Why would anybody cancel the order, when the car is manufactured?

i'm not sure what model bimmer it was, but i saw a brand new larger sized bimmer today in bangkok and it was the first bmw that i ever was struck by the nice sound of the engine... could it have been a new m5? it was definitely the new body style i know that much...