Talking about cheap 7-series', I could've got one for 11.8% more per month than my M3. Seeing as the 7-series costs much more than 11.8% more than an M3, you can see that there's some serious marketing going on there to sell thos 7 series'

- KJ

 

Not quite true. The guy who actually penned the 6 and 7 series is now head of BMW design, Adrian Von Hooydunk.
Chris Bangle has been " kicked upstairs " to supervise design of all BMW brands , incl. Mini and Rolls .

The designer of the new 5 series , Italian Davide Arcangeli, died of leukemia before the car went into production.


Boy the front of that M5 sure reminds me of the late "clown shoe" Z3 roadster.

 

Sounds like Pistol and I are the loners in this crowd. The only thing the new M5 needs are deep dish wheels from one of your premier wheel shops (BBS, Fikse, Kinesis, HRE).

As for the 7, just like the 996, I don't care for it stock, but when modded, I am absolutely in love with its aggressiveness.

 

The exterior design is not bad. But not great either. The interior suck as it is a plastic haven.

Oh well I won't be buying one. If I want to go back to BMW I will buy a used e39 M5.

 

Watch all of us try and get an M5 when they come out!

 

boston 7777: are you getting the new M5?

 

I have # 1 or #2 spot at peabody! Im partial to M5's there the only 4 doors supercar! I had a 00 m5 and loved it

 

do you know roughly when you can get your car? you don't try to avoid first batch production? don't forget to tell me when u get it

 

prob this time next year. I really dont car about the first run cars.. if it turns out to be a lemon I will get another one...just a car. Also its fun to have the first one around toiwn.

 

Im sure the M5 will be fast... but what a horrendous looking car.

 

I'd be more interested in a M6 Coupe than the M5. I still don't believe their claim of about 13 secs to 120 mph. If the car weighs about 4000 lbs and has 500HP, that gives it a power to weight ratio of 8lbs/HP. The average 996TT is about the same ratio. Also the 996TT has a bit more torque. Wouldn't the 996TT have better aerodynamics at the higher speeds for quicker acceleration?

 

Mark:

BMW tends to be very conservative with their power and performance figures. The weight should be around 3900lbs, so I would definately not be surprised with their acceleration numbers. Also, do not forget the car will have a 7 speed SMG tranny which will allow for more agressive gearing throughout. BMW will not play second fiddle to MB or Audi in terms on performance. But boy, they are losing the styling aspect quickly.

 

One thing is for sure is that it is controversial. I would buy a 39 and modify it before I bought that thing. Or how about the Bentley? Tighten up the suspension, it has quite an engine going for it and it is a classic marque. It is hard for me to buy from a manufacturer that is uncommited to racing.

 

I will pass on the M5 and go with the M6.

 

BMW uncommitted to racing??? Have you watched F1 in the last 5 years? Porsche is the one that is uncommitted to racing