Do you let others drive your M5?

Greer · 02-02-2019, 01:04 PM

Guys, trust me on this:

Do not let valets touch your F90 M5. This is a tricky car to just get in and figure out if you have not had seat time in it. Valet at your own peril

josec70 · 02-02-2019, 01:12 PM

Valet is a "hell-no". If I'm not clear on parking I simply Uber and avoid any headaches.

daddymalu · 02-02-2019, 01:32 PM

I had a valet leave it in neutral.... I could tell because he could not lock car....

M5 dude now · 02-02-2019, 01:36 PM

Shit no!

MpowerMarley · 02-02-2019, 02:53 PM

depends who it is . 600 hp and 500+ lb ft torque is not the norm

Aronis · 02-02-2019, 03:36 PM

Not yet, but will. I let my oldest drive my '03 RS6 when he was first learning to drive. Then my '13 A8L and '16 M2. I have photos of him driving each. But we did not have the M5 long enough for him to drive it before I wrecked it. DAM IT!

I had a friend drive my M2 when it was new and he almost hit a deer. I could have screamed. I told him "if there's one deer they may be more, stop!!!." and there were two more babies.

I have fond memories of driving my dad's M5 (1988 or so) when he said "What are you doing, pass that truck." Down shifted to third and punched it.

So I have no problem letting my kids drive mine (with me in the car with them. I'm not crazy).

Mike

marcvtec · 02-02-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pimpsy

I don't mind letting friends enjoy a drive. Especially those who would not otherwise get to experience such an incredible ride first hand.

When I was younger I felt differently (I'm 49) but now I enjoy seeing how happy my friends are after a spirited drive. 😀

Bingo, my friends, let me drive their bikes and I ain't even got a bike licence.

themnmd · 02-02-2019, 04:05 PM

When I get one it will be no, no one drives my m235 now

themnmd · 02-02-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

Not yet, but will. I let my oldest drive my '03 RS6 when he was first learning to drive. Then my '13 A8L and '16 M2. I have photos of him driving each. But we did not have the M5 long enough for him to drive it before I wrecked it. DAM IT!

I had a friend drive my M2 when it was new and he almost hit a deer. I could have screamed. I told him "if there's one deer they may be more, stop!!!." and there were two more babies.

I have fond memories of driving my dad's M5 (1988 or so) when he said "What are you doing, pass that truck." Down shifted to third and punched it.

So I have no problem letting my kids drive mine (with me in the car with them. I'm not crazy).

Mike

Dude how did you wreck it?

limeypride · 02-02-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by soopa

Just curious

Yeah, within reason. I wouldn't let some noob-driver just get in and punch it but I'm happy to valet it or let friends drive it--I even encourage them to "use the car" a little bit.

I like it to be clean and perfect and scratch-free, etc., but at the end of the day, it's just a car... and there's another one just around the corner.

Aronis · 02-02-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

Dude how did you wreck it?

Heavy down pour. Other driver on my side of road. Drive off edge of pavement. Slide in water covered grass, hit row of shrubs. 6 months for repair.

Glad to have her back.

themnmd · 02-02-2019, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aronis

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Originally Posted by themnmd

Dude how did you wreck it?

Heavy down pour. Other driver on my side of road. Drive off edge of pavement. Slide in water covered grass, hit row of shrubs. 6 months for repair.

Glad to have her back.

Wow sorry now I remember your story .

Gassy · 02-03-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Wifey PERIOD
No valet for this one

Back in the day when I rode a Harley, I was at Daytona one time and overheard an admiring fan ogling a guy's chromed-out ride. He asked of the owner, "Can I ride your bike?" Without missing a beat, the Harley owner replied, "Can I fuck your wife?"

That's how I feel about requests to drive my M5!

soooma · 02-03-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gassy

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Originally Posted by soooma

Wifey PERIOD
No valet for this one

Back in the day when I rode a Harley, I was at Daytona one time and overheard an admiring fan ogling a guy's chromed-out ride. He asked of the owner, "Can I ride your bike?" Without missing a beat, the Harley owner replied, "Can I fuck your wife?"

That's how I feel about requests to drive my M5!

Gosh

MyFirstM5 · 02-03-2019, 10:26 PM

After the Super Bowl my bro in law was like hey can I go get your car and pull up to the driveway. I’m like sure...as I walk out I see him peel out onto the side streets and all I here is him downshifting like a mad man. I enjoy the heck out of my M5 but I also love to let my family members enjoy in it too just a little.

soooma · 02-03-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFirstM5

After the Super Bowl my bro in law was like hey can I go get your car and pull up to the driveway. I'm like sure...as I walk out I see him peel out onto the side streets and all I here is him downshifting like a mad man. I enjoy the heck out of my M5 but I also love to let my family members enjoy in it too just a little.

Reminiscent of when I had a Tesla P90D and after its novelty wore off, my only happiness came from seeing and watching others have the same fun and awe factor I used to have when it was brand new and at least 15+ people test drove that car,

Speaking of Tesla I think a 75D pulled next to me and he gave my M5 a run for its money indeed! Those Tesla are crazy from dig!

themnmd · 02-03-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyFirstM5

After the Super Bowl my bro in law was like hey can I go get your car and pull up to the driveway. I'm like sure...as I walk out I see him peel out onto the side streets and all I here is him downshifting like a mad man. I enjoy the heck out of my M5 but I also love to let my family members enjoy in it too just a little.

Reminiscent of when I had a Tesla P90D and after its novelty wore off, my only happiness came from seeing and watching others have the same fun and awe factor I used to have when it was brand new and at least 15+ people test drove that car,

Speaking of Tesla I think a 75D pulled next to me and he gave my M5 a run for its money indeed! Those Tesla are crazy from dig!

FYI Incase you didn't catch it. Tesla vs 911

soooma · 02-03-2019, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

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Originally Posted by soooma

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Originally Posted by MyFirstM5

After the Super Bowl my bro in law was like hey can I go get your car and pull up to the driveway. I'm like sure...as I walk out I see him peel out onto the side streets and all I here is him downshifting like a mad man. I enjoy the heck out of my M5 but I also love to let my family members enjoy in it too just a little.

Reminiscent of when I had a Tesla P90D and after its novelty wore off, my only happiness came from seeing and watching others have the same fun and awe factor I used to have when it was brand new and at least 15+ people test drove that car,

Speaking of Tesla I think a 75D pulled next to me and he gave my M5 a run for its money indeed! Those Tesla are crazy from dig!

FYI Incase you didn't catch it.

Seen it before
Actually almost bought it before I got me an M5 F90

jensputzier · 02-04-2019, 12:35 AM

Yes, my wife. When I was introduced to her over 20 years ago, my friend said: You have to meet this girl, she drives as fast as you do. She has a 650iX convertible, so she is used to faster cars and 20" wheels ;-)

F90M5C · 02-04-2019, 09:46 AM

only my brother . first week i got the car my dad took it for a test drive ( was sitting next to him as he for some reason ignores speed bumps and potholes

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verdao · 02-04-2019, 11:13 AM

Yes. My 17 year old son takes out the FE once in a while. Only to show him that his Audi S5 is a toy. The car doesn't see rain or valet. My son. Anytime.

rsalt333 · 02-04-2019, 09:41 PM

Hand car wash team and no one else beside me!

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Aronis Brigadier General 2270 Rep 3,295 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	Not yet, but will. I let my oldest drive my '03 RS6 when he was first learning to drive. Then my '13 A8L and '16 M2. I have photos of him driving each. But we did not have the M5 long enough for him to drive it before I wrecked it. DAM IT! I had a friend drive my M2 when it was new and he almost hit a deer. I could have screamed. I told him "if there's one deer they may be more, stop!!!." and there were two more babies. I have fond memories of driving my dad's M5 (1988 or so) when he said "What are you doing, pass that truck." Down shifted to third and punched it. So I have no problem letting my kids drive mine (with me in the car with them. I'm not crazy). Mike __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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verdao Enlisted Member 37 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 First Edition Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Yes. My 17 year old son takes out the FE once in a while. Only to show him that his Audi S5 is a toy. The car doesn't see rain or valet. My son. Anytime.
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