Question for E39 M5 owners - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

RCMD35 · 19th March 2000, 21:24

I've been reading the MB for nearly a year now and will be ordering my M5 shortly. On the board, you read a lot of great things about the car and you read about some problems with the car. This leads me to my 2 questions for E39 M5 owners.

1. Overall, is anyone disappointed with their M5?

2. If you had to do it all over again, would you buy an M5 or would you buy something else?

Thanks in advance.

RyanC

Chris Foote · 19th March 2000, 23:02

1. Absolutely not, it is a superb car and is well worth the price of admission.

2) Definately buy the M5. One of the ultimate stealth sedans out there. The E55 is nice, but no stick shift

Louis · 20th March 2000, 01:49

I'd definitely buy the E39 M5 again. The only disappointment I have found is the range of the garage door opener! (Clearly one of the biggest disappointments in my life !)

A few observations about my feelings towards the car -- your preferences may make these comments helpful or totally irrelevant.

The car is fast. No, make that FAST.
The car is quiet and smooth.
the car is full of luxury (Exclusive interior) or sporty touches (Sportive interior).
The car will not disappoint.

However, the car is different than its predecessor M5s. In getting smoother and quieter it gives up some of the driver envolvemnt and racer's edge that my E34 M5 had. I've heard owners of the E28 M5 describe the change to the E34 M5 the same way. But the E39 M5 is faster than the E34 M5. This is not a criticism, just a difference noted. After all, I'm losing some of my racer's edge too, I'm getting older (and hopefully better too!)

max berger · 20th March 2000, 20:40

just order the carbon black/lemans blue.you've waited long enough ryan.wait any longer and i'll sell you mine cause a new one will be out.

SteveP · 20th March 2000, 21:32

I love my M5. No buyer's remorse here! Performance is thrilling. Luxury and creature comforts abound. Never been in a car I'd rather own, including other BMWs, Mercedes, or any Japanese or American car.

SteveP
'00 M5 Avus Blue / Black Exclusive

rcoffin · 21st March 2000, 02:46

1. Yes and 2. No. It is a great car, fun to drive, exhilerating straight line performance and very capable in the corners (but it is no E30 M3 in the pure handling department)

22nd March 2000, 01:18

1. Definitely not.
2. M5 all the way ...

This car is the ultimate sports sedan, but you have to be in the market for a sports sedan! You pick your horse for your course, as they say.

ALX · 22nd March 2000, 01:37

1. The car has been fantastic from day one.
2. For my $72,000.00, I don't think I would buy anything else. I can't think of any other 4 door car, in this price range, that blends 4 door practicality and sports car thrill.

Tenney · 22nd March 2000, 23:41

1. No
2. Yes

Really like the car. Best sedan I've owned. Wish it had less electronic intervention, though. In this type of car, Sport mode is fine for all conditions, IMO. And the DCS is FAR too sensitive - and when it does activate, it's either all or nothing (not good). Strip some of that stuff out and keep it under 4000 lbs. and it would be ideal.

NigelM5 · 7th March 2003, 04:06

I am very happy with the M5.

Its practical, its very fast and it's just as much fun to drive as any 2 door/2 seat sportscar. No regrets.

Plus, as you read here, there is an endless array of modifications available if you're so inclined.