[718086f]

Hello. I'm posting for anyone who owns a m5, what the ownership has been like for them? I've always loved bmw, and choosing between an m5 or c8 corvette.


Having a hard time deciding which to go with, I'm early 20s no kids want something nice to drive around. The main selling point on the c8 for me is the convertible, mid engine platform, would love to hear some feedback about owning an m5,

Also is the competition upgrade worth it over the base?

[M5KEITH]

M5 is an awesome car with performance > C8 and C8Z.

I also have C6 cert but honestly if I could only have one it would M5 all day everyday.

M5 vs M5C only differences are comp is 7mm lower and has 17 more HP so they say. It also has black accents.

Fine the lowest mileage and newest M5 you can afford.

I had many cars Audis, AMG, Mustang, Corvettes and the M5 is beyond ridiculous in terms of comfort, performance and speed.

Keep in mind BMW even base and comps are unrated from BMW… the real HP is more like 700 at the fly wheel.

[M5KEITH]

Also get M5 with Carbon Finer roof it is lighter and looks badazz. No sun roof with carbon fiber roof.

[LouK]

Considering you are on an M5 forum I would say the chances of you finding owners is fairly high

Two completely different cars, one is a 2 door sports car and the other is a 4 door luxury super sedan.

What is it you want?

Do you want to be noticed? C8 will probably get more looks.

Do you want to have a more practical DD while still being able to embarrass majority of cars on the road. M5 does this.

What are you currently driving?

[FC]

Originally Posted by LouK

Two completely different cars, one is a 2 door sports car and the other is a 4 door luxury super sedan.

What is it you want?

Do you want to be noticed? C8 will probably get more looks.

Do you want to have a more practical DD while still being able to embarrass majority of cars on the road. M5 does this.

Completely agree.

[FSHNGRY]

None of us are choosing the vette

As no one on vette forums are choosing our grocery getter

Get the grocery getter that eats the vette

[SP330]

First of all if you’re that young make sure your financial situation calls for it, we’re about to get into some hairy times.

I did a Vette then 2 M5s after. You’re young so I would recommend the C8 it’ll be wow looking and you’ll get some attention.

I love my m5, my 2 seater tastes are too rich for me but an m5 is the perfect sedan for my needs. Great power, tech, practicality, responsiveness, and one of the most storied nameplates you can buy for under $100k used.

[M_Torx]

hairy times for sure lol

^^^ OP. u are honestly better off buying physical gold unless u already have to much money get M5 and C8...

[718086f]

Originally Posted by LouK

Considering you are on an M5 forum I would say the chances of you finding owners is fairly high

Two completely different cars, one is a 2 door sports car and the other is a 4 door luxury super sedan.

What is it you want?

Do you want to be noticed? C8 will probably get more looks.

Do you want to have a more practical DD while still being able to embarrass majority of cars on the road. M5 does this.

What are you currently driving?

I think I'm replying to your message first time on forums lol. I just sold my honda. This would be my first sports car. I don't need too much practicality. i wfh and drive less than 6k miles a year

[718086f]

Originally Posted by M_Torx

hairy times for sure lol

^^^ OP. u are honestly better off buying physical gold unless u already have to much money get M5 and C8...

I am only getting a 80-100k car to build credit history to get a Huracan later this year. I would most likely keep the m5 as a daily / trade the c8 if I went that route.

[AHall]

I would recommend the Corvette based on your age and plans to move on to a Lambo in a year. I imagine you can get a new Corvette for 80-100K. I have a F90, and a love it. However, I would not purchase a used car at this price point.

[FC]

Originally Posted by FSHNGRY

None of us are choosing the vette

As no one on vette forums are choosing our grocery getter

Get the grocery getter that eats the vette

To be clear, I MUCH rather drive my 718 BGTS 4.0 instead of the M5 despite the fact that the M5 will roast it. Frankly, for fun, I would also rather drive an ND Miata instead of an M5.

The M5 is a tremendous car. Amazing, actually. But there are lot more fun cars even though they are slower.

I personally am not sure I would pick a 'vette over an M5. But a manual transmission, rear or mid-engined, RWD sportscar? Yeah, sign me up.

Trouble is, those fun cars are not great "only cars" or daily drivers.

[smbsocal]

I have a '21 M5 and had a '20 C8 vert that I sold a couple months ago. The M5 is better overall but isn't a vert and won't get any attention like the C8 does.

I am older and married so the attention factor isn't as much for me as it would be if I was in my 20s and single.

[718086f]

Originally Posted by smbsocal

I have a '21 M5 and had a '20 C8 vert that I sold a couple months ago. The M5 is better overall but isn't a vert and won't get any attention like the C8 does.

I am older and married so the attention factor isn't as much for me as it would be if I was in my 20s and single.

Thanks for the insight. I've always loved bmw's. I love the c8 wow factor, my friend let me borrow his for a few days and it was a dream. I think I'm gonna go with the c8 and get an older m4 for now and upgrade to an m5 down the road for the daily.

[AHall]

Originally Posted by 718086f

Thanks for the insight. I've always loved bmw's. I love the c8 wow factor, my friend let me borrow his for a few days and it was a dream. I think I'm gonna go with the c8 and get an older m4 for now and upgrade to an m5 down the road for the daily.

I think that is a better choice for you, and I love my M5. Good luck!!

[zman21]

Bottom line: two very different driving experiences, but you're smart to borrow the C8 for a few days and see if you really want one. I had a similar dilemma about 20 years ago (wayyy back in my early 30s): buy a 2004 Z06 or 2003 M5. I went with the Z06 and loved it, and yes, got a lot of attention and it was fast, however, if I had to do it all over again, I'd have bought that M5. For one thing, the E39 is worth a ton now if in good shape and it's just a more refined car. Like others have said, you're on a F90 forum so of course there's bias, but also based on our years of experience, owning different sports cars. Since you're in a different stage of life, you may want the more raw "sport" experience vs. sport/luxury and that's fine. I think most of us went through that, too. However, what I really like about our cars is it's a wolf in sheep's clothing...not seeking attention, but I can hang with almost any car if I want/need to. I have zero regrets about my F90 and yes, they are underrated when it comes to true hp output. Even just stock, it is plenty fast! Good luck with the decision.

[LouK]

Another point about other cars being "more fun". I have been recently considering getting something more raw and exciting.
Over the past few days I have been driving the wifes TRX around. In many aspects that truck is like an old school muscle car, Heavy, handles like crap, loud, but oh man is it fun! Whenever we go out I always drive, so regularly driving it isn't anything new, but between a few trips I needed to use it for and picking some stuff up after work I ended up putting around 6 hours of driving in 2 days. Sliding back into the M5 for the morning commute today was a breath of fresh air. I love the TRX but for overall comfort and DD missile the M5 is really hard to beat.

[DarkM5]

lol I went just the opposite, my M5 is plenty exciting for me. I picked me up an old man car 2017 xts cadilac. I love this car, it's like driving my old man's 73 Newport. A sofa on wheels lol

[dasvolk]

Dramatically different cars but I understand the comparison. I own a 2020 comp and have raced a C8 Z51 for a couple of weekends.

The C8 is a tiny car, but extremely well made and appointed. I have noticed that the DCT gives me a real nasty smell of clutch after running it hard. I am a little concerned for the longevity of that gearbox although I understand GM is actively working on an update. Some people complain that the steering is numb but the chassis is very communicative. It changes direction like a hummingbird once you learn how to drive it.

The M5C is a large luxury sedan that is mind-bendingly fast. I've owned mine for 4 months and I'm still astounded by how fast it is. Straight line the C8 will hang with the M5C for a few hundred feet but start losing ground. By the quarter stock for stock the C8 will be a couple carlengths behind and continue to lose ground. While it doesn't handle like the C8, the M5C is extremely capable, able to go far beyond what most people expect. The AWD system feels like magic, and it drives like a video game with cheats enabled.

Both are good ways of going fast. Most people won't see you coming in the BMW unless they know what they're looking at. Corvettes inevitably attract attention.

[subterFUSE]

If you have a mullet and wear jorts then go for the Corvette.

[S EyeLand]

Get the Vette. Far superior in every way.

[smbsocal]

Originally Posted by S EyeLand

Get the Vette. Far superior in every way.

I had both for a couple years and would disagree, enough to get rid of the C8.

The C8 handles corners way better, has the best suspension around with the magnetic ride, looks a lot better, has lower insurance and comes in a vert but the M5 is better in every other way.