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Originally Posted by mkoesel
There is always a gap between generations of M models. In fact, it's not just BMW and M Division - the vast majority of high performance automobiles from in-house tuning divisions are subject to the same sort of hiatus when the base model is redesigned.
As for being able to drive the new M5 home in 2017, that is almost guaranteed not to be possible. Figure early 2018 as a best case, mid to late 2018 at worst.
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While I agree this used to be the trend, Mercedes has completely pulled away from it. They basically release the 63 variants at the same time or within weeks sometimes. the C63 sedan came out just about the same time as the C300/400 models back in 2014. The new C63 coupe/cabriolet are the same, I went to the dealer about 2 weeks after they received their first C300 coupe and they had a C63 coupe as a demo already.
I think BMW waiting this long is a pure marketing scheme, but it doesn't make sense to me. I don't think there are many potential M5 buyers who will go and buy a 530/540 or even 550 while they wait for the M5 to come out. I certainly like how Benz does it, GIVE ME ALL THE OPTIONS AND LET ME DECIDE!