Test drove the new M5 yesterday.

[WoNderWoMan25]

M3 is RWD. 325i and 330i come AWD and RWD. Honestly, it aint that bad driving RWD with snow and shit. Get a good set of tires and learn.

Yes, ok- I hear ya. I learned - Grandpa wouldn't have it any other way - 2WD pickup. I made it through the winters fine with a set of snows. THe STI is great. It just gets bonus points for the AWD.

 

[Mr. dB]

The 330Xi AWD version is geared more toward winter driving than all-out on-road performance. It isn't a BMW version of a WRC homologation special. For the other ten months out of the year, the Xi isn't as good as a regular 330i.

 

[ZKaudio]

This years crop of cars has really made me question my future auto purchase... I had a clear goal of a 5 series but now I'm torn... too many other great cars out. And there are WAY too many 5 and 3 series in LA...

 

[Indy]

This years crop of cars has really made me question my future auto purchase... I had a clear goal of a 5 series but now I'm torn... too many other great cars out. And there are WAY too many 5 and 3 series in LA...

There really are alot of nicely engineered ones out there, but I still cannot get away from driving my M5 everyday, was driving 740, but I like the performance too much. I think 911 is next.....possibly M6 but they are telling me the release price on M6 is about $25k more then they originally quoted me when I ordered one.

 

[Mr. dB]

What does M6 bring to the table other than being a 2-door M5?

 

[Indy]

What does M6 bring to the table other than being a 2-door M5?

Well that's basically it, 2 door M5. However there are variations such as the fenders and roof are made of carbon fiber to save weight. The floor boards are actually pressesed bulsa wood to save weight in places where strength is not as important. So it will be abit lighter, tighter, and more nimble, than it's longer wheel based cousin, technology is the same. I drove one, pretty neat when you shut off the stability control and nail it sideways, but all it showed me was the car was shorter and it would be easier to run from the cops in it vs. a 5 series, no need for that. If you dont have kids, or friends, go with the 6, you wont be upset, until the payment comes in.

 

[jackangel]

350z, ok... But if you're in NJ and want all-wheel drive for snowy winters instead of rear wheel- go for the Subaru WRX or STI. The M3 comes all-wheel too though- no?

Anyway, the STI. Brand new, it's in your price range, in your HP range, and it is hella fun to drive. It's fast and it's pretty stock, right off the lot without any mods. Mine made it through two snowy NY winters, and rallied through two muddy spring and summers.

word, i've heard them subarus are fast, but they're ugly as sin. i need something that looks nice as well.

 

[Hiatussin]

I wholely support all you Americans buying high end cars from Bavaria.

I love Bavaria and its people.

Don´t forget Rolls Royce ok

 

[manny78]

Well that's basically it, 2 door M5. However there are variations such as the fenders and roof are made of carbon fiber to save weight. The floor boards are actually pressesed bulsa wood to save weight in places where strength is not as important. So it will be abit lighter, tighter, and more nimble, than it's longer wheel based cousin, technology is the same. I drove one, pretty neat when you shut off the stability control and nail it sideways, but all it showed me was the car was shorter and it would be easier to run from the cops in it vs. a 5 series, no need for that. If you dont have kids, or friends, go with the 6, you wont be upset, until the payment comes in.

Get the M3 with CSL package or wait for the new M4

 

[ZKaudio]

This may be off topic... but does anyone other than audi and BMW offer included maintainance for the first 45k? I love these cars but hate paying for maint... porsche dealer around here is f'ing 125/hr for all mech work. I was like... did they go to college? Guy's like, dude... there are way more college grads out there than porsche mechanics. Touche... touche.