Don't Call Me a Traitor, It's an M5 Wearing Different Clothing - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

DrRob · 16th August 2001, 04:50

I did it yesterday. I ordered a Z8.

It has the same drive train as the M5 (but with rack and pinion steering), the same size wheels and tires as the M5, same engine, transmission,and rear end gearing as the M5. Call it a close cousin. It just wears a different skin (albeit a little faster!!!)

Therefore, I hope I'm still related to you guys. This is a great site and I appreciate all of the participation and enthusiasm. I hope to continue to receive and give my opinions, for what they're worth.

Thanks to all for your help and support in my decision.

BostonRocket · 16th August 2001, 05:04

Woohoo!! Congrats!! Come to our Boston M-Meet!!

'Rocket

bobafett · 16th August 2001, 05:11

Congrats! I'm about to join you.

--Dan

MEnthusiast · 16th August 2001, 06:19

a traitor? hardly.

congrats- you know it shares parts not only with the M5 and 5 series but also 750. and some parts are wholly unique- like an aluminum frame that is stiffer than most cars steel frames- and the information center. enjoy the car- its an amazing ride.

Dan,
I didnt know you were getting a Z8- I thought you were getting a 360. Eitherway- thats fantastic for you.

SV_M5 · 16th August 2001, 06:47

DrRob

Its what's under the hood that makes it the beast...and we all share that...congrats and a Z8 owner need not be to humble amongst this crowd.

BTW...Dan, I assume you are still keeping the M5?

doug · 16th August 2001, 07:06

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Originally posted by DrRob
'02 Z8 scheduled for production

Even better... I thought you had found an '01 on a lot. Congratulations again

-Doug

JimC · 16th August 2001, 09:45

Passed a Z8 on CA Route 880 today - great machine!

I'm assuming that you won't have to pay the $125K uplift that they had here in Silicon Va$$ey this past summer!

Did you get any type of guesstimate as to month/year of delivery?