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Originally Posted by visualguy
Right, but would you pay Porsche prices for an M5? The Panamera Turbo is $150K before options...
There isn't enough margin or volume in the M5 for BMW to invest much in bespoke components.
Even Porsche tries to share components, such as the Panamera engines that they are sourcing from Audi which uses them in other cars like the RS 5.
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Exactly. That car isn't far off twice the price in the U.K. vs an M5.
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Originally Posted by visualguy
It will probably be fine, but isn't it basically just an M550ix with even more overkill power that's completely useless on public roads? Using the same transmission (even if the tuning is somewhat different) would make it feel pretty similar, and the M550ix already has a really good suspension.
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There's probably a bit more to it but I do understand where your coming from. If the M550ix is good enough then go for it and save the money. Otherwise if you do want more speed there will be the M5. Choice is always good.
Oh and with all wheel drive it'll be more usable on public roads if you ask me. Also the ZF8 speed probably better suited for city traffic as well.