[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

My prior car was a M3CS with a Stage 1 tune. That car had significant pops and crackles from the exhaust (especially in Sport + mode).

So far with the 130 miles on the M5CS I've been disappointed with the sound. It's quieter than I expected and has no pops/crackles.

Maybe it will get louder as it breaks in. Or maybe it's related to the auto gearbox compared to the DCT in the M3.

Regardless, i absolutely love the car.

you probably wont do this, but removing the resonator works wonders. cheap, and isn't obnoxious.

[Dark-Knight]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

what? You do know a large majority of higher end cars with painted carbon fiber panels right?

what Im saying is as part of certifying new parts, they may have to test the different colors for adhesion and fading, testing only 3 is obviously cheaper than testing the entire palette, at least this is how Porsche does it. This is where the paint to sample cost and time plays a part, the guys in Muenchen may do it differently

[FourPtDrift]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

I finally took delivery of my 2022 M5CS today. I've only driven it a few miles, but it is unbelievable! It goes in for tint and PPF on Monday so it is going to be really hard to not drive it this weekend.

This car is definitely a keeper and the seats are simply amazing!

Beautiful car - enjoy!

[thxbuff2001]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

I finally took delivery of my 2022 M5CS today. I've only driven it a few miles, but it is unbelievable! It goes in for tint and PPF on Monday so it is going to be really hard to not drive it this weekend.

This car is definitely a keeper and the seats are simply amazing!

Congrats on your car.

How many seat belts are there in the back? I see 2 but a while back I asked my SA and he said there are 3?

[Ex_Stig]

Originally Posted by thxbuff2001

Congrats on your car.

How many seat belts are there in the back? I see 2 but a while back I asked my SA and he said there are 3?

There are only two seats in the rear.

[thxbuff2001]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

There are only two seats in the rear.

Thanks.
Its going to be difficult to convince the wifey to buy a 4 seat sedan for a 5 member family.
This is a problem.

[Ex_Stig]

Originally Posted by thxbuff2001

Thanks.
Its going to be difficult to convince the wifey to buy a 4 seat sedan for a 5 member family.
This is a problem.

I've also got 3 kids (12, 10 and 6). My wife reminded me that we have never all gone in my car before. Ever. So, that made it a much easier decision. Lol

[malrash]

Originally Posted by thxbuff2001

Thanks.
Its going to be difficult to convince the wifey to buy a 4 seat sedan for a 5 member family.
This is a problem.

Shoot first ask later.
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission
If shit hits the fan - feign ignorance (say you didn’t know)
Simple

[norbtx]

Looks great, congrats!

[phoenixbmwlife]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

My prior car was a M3CS with a Stage 1 tune. That car had significant pops and crackles from the exhaust (especially in Sport + mode).

So far with the 130 miles on the M5CS I've been disappointed with the sound. It's quieter than I expected and has no pops/crackles.

Maybe it will get louder as it breaks in. Or maybe it's related to the auto gearbox compared to the DCT in the M3.

Regardless, i absolutely love the car.

Yeah I've heard some YouTubers comment about the lack of sound. Looks like a job for an Akra titanium exhaust.

[giffsbmer]

Originally Posted by Ex Stig

I've also got 3 kids (12, 10 and 6). My wife reminded me that we have never all gone in my car before. Ever. So, that made it a much easier decision. Lol

I have 4 kids and drove a 750 the last 3 years. I can count the times I had 5 in my car on one hand. I'm done paying a premium for seats that are never used.

That being said, I do have a 5 seater M5C on the way. So couldn't go all the way to the 4 seater. And I'm old and tired enough to need the massaging seats.