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      01-08-2022, 09:50 AM   #1
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Last month, I was so close to placing an order for a Cayman GT4 to replace my F82 and I ended up with an M5C. Well, it was meant to be.

Was at my local dealer last month and saw this car on their floor and was blown away. In all honesty, the M5 was never on my radar, until then.

Started speaking to the rep and he gave me the keys to his boss's car and asked me to take it for a long drive. 300kms over long, winding, beautiful and challenging Australian Country roads and city traffic was good enough for me to find out what an amazing car the M5C is. Most importantly, the big boss (my wife) was totally sold. It also had all the options that I would have picked in my build albeit I may have chosen a different exterior and interior colour to match.

I was secretly hoping that I wouldn't like the car and was trying to find reasons to still stick with the GT4. But it was not really a valid comparison, a super saloon vs a proper sports roadster. I couldn't decide and wished if I could just have both.

Told my rep that I wasn't sure and will get back to him. I have a good rapport and have bought a few cars through the dealership and the rep knew me well. He called me the next day and offered a cracker deal (>14% off MSRP) and that was the push over the line for me. Icing on the cake was that the car was there and no waiting game and chip shortage BS.

So here I am with a new M5C and I am so glad that I made this choice.

- 2021 M5C in DG, full black interior and black chrome CF trim
- Feb 21 Build, arrived at the showroom June 21 and thanks to the LONG Melbourne lockdown, the car has since been waiting there for me
- All options excluding CCB, Gesture Control and Indulgence Package
- Won the tyre lottery - Michelins 4S. Felt like I won the $10mill lotto!
- Full XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF and Ceramic coating
- I don't usually do mods, except M Performance CF parts, which I will get to eventually


My initial thoughts with 2000kms of driving the M5C: (Take it with a pinch/bag of salt)
- Bowers and Wilkins. Yes, it's probably not the greatest but by far the best sound system I have had in any of my cars, especially coming from an HK in my last 3 x cars. It's looks pretty damn classy and cool too!
- Seat comfort. These seats are massive and reduces the rear leg room space a fair bit and I felt you ended up with the same legroom as a G80 but man they are comfy.
- The elephant in the room; the engine. Oh my! Although, the exhaust notes could have been much better but considering the current regulations I am more than happy that we Australians don't get the dreaded OPF and there are still pops and bangs and a decent sounding exhaust.
- The car masks it's size and weight really well. Proud to say that Australia has a lot of beautiful, winding and pretty empty country roads. I took mine and the test drive car that I got to the most challenging ones I know around me and never once felt that I was driving a big saloon. The car was so competent and in all honesty, I am not competent to test this car's fullest limits and will never be
- Never been a big fan of the ZF but I have to say it suits this car and it's character more than the DCT and it's smooth as! Also, my first 4wD car and let's say I am happy that I can push it more than my tempermental F82 in rainy and cold conditions (which is pretty much 8 months in a year here in Melbourne).
- Interior quality is fantastic and the Plethora of options iDrive 7 offers. Although, it feels like a bit too much for me at times. I miss the beautiful, timeless analogue dials in my M4 with the perfect blend of digital clustering. I fear I will grow tired of this digital cockpit very soon like I did in my F32.
- A few minor things that I found bloody annoying - the seat preset buttons are now on the door in an awkward spot instead of being above the seat adjustment controls. I found it very hard to get to them while driving, especially at night! I have the brightness at minimum as the digital gauges are too bright for me. Also, my car doesn't seem to have the option to match the ambient lighting colour for the B&W speakers.
- The steering feel is actually pretty good, probably because my expectations were rock bottom. It is a bit too thick and my fingers / palms need a lot of adjusting and flexing in the weeks ahead. I don't like the basic paddles. Wish they had offered a more sporty and longer one. Especially the plastic feel at that back is not to my taste.

Also, here are some farewell shots of my F82. What a car and IMHO, the best looking BMW of the modern era.

And thanks if you've read this far!
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Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Great story and congratulations!

The only mod I did on my M5C are the paddle shifters.

I bought a set of MMR Performance Aluminium Billet Gear Shift Paddles from Evolve in the UK. They are perfect.
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Same as I told my pal with an F10 M5C, I don't even bother with the paddles. The gbox and engine are so well suited. I just use the M1/2 buttons that are configured to sport, D2/sport+,D3...he was like wth???
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Gorgeous. Enjoy!
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Great story and congratulations!

The only mod I did on my M5C are the paddle shifters.

I bought a set of MMR Performance Aluminium Billet Gear Shift Paddles from Evolve in the UK. They are perfect.
Thank you, will check them out!
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Same as I told my pal with an F10 M5C, I don't even bother with the paddles. The gbox and engine are so well suited. I just use the M1/2 buttons that are configured to sport, D2/sport+,D3...he was like wth???
Haha. Will need to play around with the combinations. Will check out the config you have mentioned. Although, I like the feel / connection that you get from paddle shifting. So still will change them
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Thank you, will check them out!

Haha. Will need to play around with the combinations. Will check out the config you have mentioned. Although, I like the feel / connection that you get from paddle shifting. So still will change them
Btw, DG is awesome colour though I am biased as I have same haha.
Enjoy this fantastic machine. Hybrids and EVs are just not the same
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Congrats! Looks great in DG. I’m at just over 5 months waiting for mine. I had a dream last night that it finally arrived and the dealer sold it out from under me. I have M anxiety.
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Thanks for your detailed review, enjoy!
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Thank you, will check them out!

Haha. Will need to play around with the combinations. Will check out the config you have mentioned. Although, I like the feel / connection that you get from paddle shifting. So still will change them
Btw, DG is awesome colour though I am biased as I have same haha.
Enjoy this fantastic machine. Hybrids and EVs are just not the same
Yes, I wasn't so sure about DG and asked some other members in the forum before locking it in. The colour is growing on me for sure.
This might the last V8 M car for what we know, so totally happy with that!
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Congrats! Looks great in DG. I'm at just over 5 months waiting for mine. I had a dream last night that it finally arrived and the dealer sold it out from under me. I have M anxiety.
I can only imagine. I hate waiting, especially for a car. Hopefully your car arrives soon!
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Congratulations

Great review and best of luck it's a beauty!
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That thing looks bananas. Enjoy it!

Couldn't agree more about the F80 generation styling. It looked so good from every angle, and just had such an aggressive look, without looking like a Gundam. I could barely keep my eyes off of mine. I think it will age well.

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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
Thanks! Those shifters looks nice and matches with the M buttons. What make are they?
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
Thanks! Those shifters looks nice and matches with the M buttons. What make are they?
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
Thanks! Those shifters looks nice and matches with the M buttons. What make are they?
I didn't want to spend a lot as it wasn't a huge concern of mine so I ordered these from Amazon ($90) and I'm glad I did as they look great, very sturdy, and work flawlessly.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
Thanks! Those shifters looks nice and matches with the M buttons. What make are they?
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
Thanks! Those shifters looks nice and matches with the M buttons. What make are they?
I didn't want to spend a lot as it wasn't a huge concern of mine so I ordered these from Amazon ($90) and I'm glad I did as they look great, very sturdy, and work flawlessly.
Great thanks. That ticks all the right boxes, I guess.
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Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
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Great story and congratulations!

The only mod I did on my M5C are the paddle shifters.

I bought a set of MMR Performance Aluminium Billet Gear Shift Paddles from Evolve in the UK. They are perfect.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.
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Congratulations!

Agreed on the paddle shifters. BMW uses the same paddle shifters in all their cars, M or not. I switched them out to the carbon option for the M3. Not great, but better.
That's my plan as well. They also offer the G8x paddles shifters in the M5CS. I don't mind them and they are def better than the stock ones.

I added red paddle shifters and love the new sportier look.

Congrats on the car! Looks amazing

I bought these stick-on ones from
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They are proper metal, feels solid and fits and sticks perfectly. Can't go wrong at the price and looks pretty good. More importantly no labour involved!
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