[MacOSR]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I try to keep my mpg fairly low. I bought my M5 partly for the low mpg. I'm getting around 14 mpg and I am trying to get it down to 13.8.

It was fun when my e60 was getting around 7mpg 😂 I still miss that car!

[psuibmw]

The configurator is available online now Check it out

[faloppi88]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

The configurator is available online now Check it out

Thanks!

[unc879wins]

Very nice.

[bruza]

Surprised it took so long to get the US Configurator on the site. Just built mine this morning, looks like Tartufo is the same price as on the ‘20.

I opted for black calipers

[dcwjd]

What color brake calipers would you suggest with DG as an exterior color? Blue, Black or Red?

[Alberta]

Gold

[cosmolaris]

Got DG exterior with doublespoke black wheels and red calipers. Good match?

[MikeStammer]

Originally Posted by dcwjd

What color brake calipers would you suggest with DG as an exterior color? Blue, Black or Red?

i went blue. it pops nicely with DB i think

CCB is nice for sure, until you need to replace the rotors and pads (or try to sell it to someone else who will need to do so).

stopping power is the same on both afaik. Sure CCB is great from a dust perspective and tracking the car (i.e. less fading), but i can clean a lot of dust for far less than what CCB costs, both up front and when its time to replace parts =)

[Greer]

Nice to see this up and running.

[Jakerx]

I guess the night vision camera is no longer an option? Sucks to see it go. I really like the feature on my 2020.

[Hammer91]

Originally Posted by MikeStammer

i went blue. it pops nicely with DB i think

CCB is nice for sure, until you need to replace the rotors and pads (or try to sell it to someone else who will need to do so).

stopping power is the same on both afaik. Sure CCB is great from a dust perspective and tracking the car (i.e. less fading), but i can clean a lot of dust for far less than what CCB costs, both up front and when its time to replace parts =)

I just sold my 2014 F10 M5 with CCB's, and my discs and rotors looked brand new after 7 years. I am not sure there is any need to ever replace CCB's with normal use. I heard all sorts of negatives back when I purchased them about rock chips, squeaking, expensive replacement not covered by warranty, disintegration under hard braking, being ruined by car wash wax, breaking when wheels removed, and what not. This was worrisome at the time because i believe the F10 M5 was the first BMW to offer CCBs.

In actuality my CCBs were flawless, quiet, ALWAYS clean, and provided awesome stopping power. I have ordered them on my 2021 LCI and will get them on any car I can.

I am not sure there is any performance reason to have them, but I have to admit the absence of any brake dust keeps your car looking clean all the time and probably my favorite aspect of the CCBs!

Yes the cost is a little breath-taking, but other than that I think nothing but good things about them.

[MikeStammer]

great info. I'll probably go that route next time.

thanks for the first hand experience

[Neptune7]

The US configuration for 2021 models is now online.
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...eries/M5/sedan

[Hammer91]

Originally Posted by AHall

I just don't understand this. You spend more money and get less options???? What about individual? Is that an option because I also want the plumb wood trim with turtufo full leather interior.

I had my dealer, and several other dealers including the big Grapevine one, check on this with BMW NA and in Germany. The answer is NO. They will let you get have plumb wood with the BASE M5, but once you select the competition package your trim choices are the two plastic carbon trims or piano black. Period. No option for individual (I think due to covid). This seems to be a trend, I looked on Audi USA to configure RS7 and with highest performance package can only get a black interior! So I am happy at least to get tartufo with competition package.

[Neptune7]

I noticed there is an option with alcantara now. Also the configuration appears to allow CCB and red/black calipers.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by Hammer91

I had my dealer, and several other dealers including the big Grapevine one, check on this with BMW NA and in Germany. The answer is NO. They will let you get have plumb wood with the BASE M5, but once you select the competition package your trim choices are the two plastic carbon trims or piano black. Period. No option for individual (I think due to covid). This seems to be a trend, I looked on Audi USA to configure RS7 and with highest performance package can only get a black interior! So I am happy at least to get tartufo with competition package.

Well if that is the case, I will either go base M5 or new MB S Class. It just makes no sense to me. It is not like it cost BMW anything extra to allow other wood trims.

[Hammer91]

Originally Posted by AHall

Well if that is the case, I will either go base M5 or new MB S Class. It just makes no sense to me. It is not like it cost BMW anything extra to allow other wood trims.

"makes no sense": Agree 100%, especially since bins with plumb wood sitting right there in the production line.

BUT, i will live with the Piano Black rather than give up the competition package, which also has the new magical transmission tune!