Ferrari F40 and Maranello asleep in winter awaiting company from a new M5 - Page 3 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

masinari · 25th January 2004, 21:42

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Originally Posted by TCM

Congratulations on the purchase of the new/old M5. You will not be dissapinted as the M5 is the perfect daily driver. I would love to hear your comparison between the M5 and 550 after you get a chance to drive the M5 for a bit. I also love your F40, what an unbeleivable car. I am looking forward to seeing your insight on the M5 on the messageboard.

Dear Friend,

thanks for your very nice note. Looking forward to comparing all the cars. I drove the M5 many times. I drive it like as if I was born in it, and I always had it. I feel very at home on M5 and M3. From my past experience i can tell you that I love the seating position, driving feel, amazing gear box (only the Maranello box is better, but the M5 box is smoother than the f40 box, which is more race car like). The only thing i am not comfortable with is the throttle by wire feel. Very weird. I think my Maranello has it too, but it does not feel that way. I have to check that. Will let you know once i get it.

I am concerned about brake and clutch weakness, about the M5. What is your advice?

Once I get the car, will let you know right away. The Maranello by the way is a car that surpassed my expectations, coming from my F40.

I love driving any great car. For example, I love driving my little 84 Carrera. It is pretty fast too. The same is true for my european E 36 M3. I has one of the most amazing engines.

M A T T

TCM · 25th January 2004, 23:33

Matt:

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my questions. I am glad to see you are happy with all your cars. As far as the M5 clutch and brakes goes... you need to be very gentle with the clutch. Always get off the throttle before shifting(almost delay the shift), but other then that there is not much to worry about. The clutch is fine if you can operate a manual decently. I have had no problems at all with my clutch in heel and toe or other downshiting manuevers. The brakes in the car are good for normal driving but if you are planning on tracking the car, I would highly reccommend an aftermarket brake kit such as Brembo or StopTech to avoid fade after consecutive high speed braking manuevers. Hope this helps.

JIMMY · 27th January 2004, 10:02

Nice car Masinari:

I would love to see pictures of your Ferrari & Duc. Can you post here?

Here is my 04 360:

Here is my 01 996:

Looking forward to see your beasts.

JIMMY

DrewT · 27th January 2004, 17:58

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Originally Posted by masinari

Dear Drew, I keep them in my country house in CT, and drive them on the Taconic and other roads up there.

The M5 will keep it in CT in winter and drive it up and down to Manhattan spring through fall.

Where is your M5?

< A T T

m5 is at my mothers in Rowayton CT. There is an EMRA track event in March at Lime Rock. I may take the m5 or more likely the rx7 (if it is not sold), althought it is during the week it should be a good time.

TCM · 27th January 2004, 19:13

Jimmy:

I did not know you got a F360. Congratulations!! How do you like the car?

JIMMY · 27th January 2004, 21:43

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Originally Posted by TCM

Jimmy:

I did not know you got a F360. Congratulations!! How do you like the car?

Hey how's it going?

This car simply rocks! It takes me more than 1 month to find this car (Red/Coupe/New/6-Speed) because 95% of the 360 are F1 shift and I really do NOT need another AUTOMATIC car. It's all worth it paying $35,000 over MSRP.

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