[PKM5]

Hello to all M-enthusiasts.

I used to be a big fan of BMW and especially its M division. My very first car was a 1990 318is two-door with which I have so many fond memories. My last BMW was a 1998 E36 US-spec M3 and prior to that was a 1988 E30 M3 which I still regret of selling till this day.

I've been away from BMW products for nearly 20 years now. During these years I'd always wanted an M5 (was lusting over the E34 M5 in college but obviously couldn't afford one back then) but always knew that someday I would eventually have to own an M5. With the recent introduction of the F90 M5 (600HP and 4WD), it got me itching again and thinking this would be "THE M5" to get after all these years.

Just like with all my current and past vehicles (except the Nissan GT-R) I would like to purchase (own it out right with one check and no loans) this F90 M5. However, I remember reading some posts here on bimmerpost that purchasing a six-figure M car is not a very wise thing to do due to it's historically bad depreciation rate.

So my question for you M-car aficionados and experts out there, would it be better/wiser to lease an F90 M5 then??

Please comment or advise.

Thank You.