Hi All,
New to the M5 board, but have enjoyed M products for years and have been active on the M3 sites. Currently have a '98 M3 Sedan and LOVE it-- very quick, very reliable and very chuckable (into corners). The family is expanding and I need something that will fit children who actually have legs, thus, I'm shopping for M5s. Drove the SMG and the 6MT. Just can't bring myself to give up the clutch and can't get used to the jerkiness of the SMG while I found the 6MT to be very enjoyable (though, arguably slower than SMG).
So, please give me your thoughts / observations re the reliability of the 2008 M5s with 6MTs. I've been reading a lot of posts on this forum and it sounds like an extended warranty is a must have, but I can't get a good feel for just how many problems I should be expecting. Are we talking GM / Chrysler level problems :eek7: or something between that and the rock solid quality I've enjoyed in my E36?
I know it's subjective, but I'd value your opinions. Consumer Reports rated the 2008 550s rather poorly in their Buying Guide. I know it's different; just trying to get a feel for what to expect.
Thanks for your help!!!cherrsagai
New to the M5 board, but have enjoyed M products for years and have been active on the M3 sites. Currently have a '98 M3 Sedan and LOVE it-- very quick, very reliable and very chuckable (into corners). The family is expanding and I need something that will fit children who actually have legs, thus, I'm shopping for M5s. Drove the SMG and the 6MT. Just can't bring myself to give up the clutch and can't get used to the jerkiness of the SMG while I found the 6MT to be very enjoyable (though, arguably slower than SMG).
So, please give me your thoughts / observations re the reliability of the 2008 M5s with 6MTs. I've been reading a lot of posts on this forum and it sounds like an extended warranty is a must have, but I can't get a good feel for just how many problems I should be expecting. Are we talking GM / Chrysler level problems :eek7: or something between that and the rock solid quality I've enjoyed in my E36?
I know it's subjective, but I'd value your opinions. Consumer Reports rated the 2008 550s rather poorly in their Buying Guide. I know it's different; just trying to get a feel for what to expect.
Thanks for your help!!!cherrsagai