M5C vs M5 with mods

pooyab · 09-21-2021, 11:21 PM

Still looking for an M5 for the wife, she was set on the Comp but now we're seeing a pretty good deal on a normal M5. Our cars never really stay stock, so it would be lowered, wheels, full exhaust, downpipes, intake, tune, and couple other small things.
With that in mind, what differences would be left between and M5 and M5C that could justify the still waiting for the right Comp or just going for a regular M5, since both would see the same mods?

Thanks!

brava09 · 09-22-2021, 05:47 AM

I would take the normal M5 if I planned to mod the suspension, I think here is the main difference for the Comp model

AmooManiak · 09-22-2021, 07:50 AM

It depends. I think the biggest thing you will see is that many buyers are specifically looking for the Competition model which will be easier to sell later. All F90s share the majoirty of the DNA.

Below are the additional differences. Heck, I got the competition and the car still had the perofmance suspension installed after delivery. To me the forged wheels and the shadowline trim/lights make a bigger difference than the suspension.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

COMPETITION PACKAGE
20" M Y-spoke forged bi-color wheels, style 789M w/ perf non run-flat tires
Extended Shadowline Trim
M Seat Belts
M Shadowline Lights
M Sport exhaust system

pbonsalb · 09-22-2021, 08:34 AM

Nothing the modder can’t add. Could be the prevalence of ceramic brakes is higher on competition models if they are important to the OP.

AmooManiak · 09-22-2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Nothing the modder can’t add. Could be the prevalence of ceramic brakes is higher on competition models if they are important to the OP.

Actually, there are things you can't add after the fact (at least for the LCI) and if you do try to retrofit (for example shadwoline trim/lights) you'll end up spending more trying to add similar things after the fact, and the resale value won't go up because of it because most people like to buy stock cars.

Not sure about the pre-LCIs though as I'm not familiar with them.

pooyab · 09-22-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AmooManiak

It depends. I think the biggest thing you will see is that many buyers are specifically looking for the Competition model which will be easier to sell later. All F90s share the majoirty of the DNA.

Below are the additional differences. Heck, I got the competition and the car still had the perofmance suspension installed after delivery. To me the forged wheels and the shadowline trim/lights make a bigger difference than the suspension.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

COMPETITION PACKAGE
20" M Y-spoke forged bi-color wheels, style 789M w/ perf non run-flat tires
Extended Shadowline Trim
M Seat Belts
M Shadowline Lights
M Sport exhaust system

Ah you're right. Completely forgot about the shadow line trim, that's pretty important since I hate chrome and wrapped trim never looks great.

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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I would take the normal M5 if I planned to mod the suspension, I think here is the main difference for the Comp model __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 635 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	It depends. I think the biggest thing you will see is that many buyers are specifically looking for the Competition model which will be easier to sell later. All F90s share the majoirty of the DNA. Below are the additional differences. Heck, I got the competition and the car still had the perofmance suspension installed after delivery. To me the forged wheels and the shadowline trim/lights make a bigger difference than the suspension. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D COMPETITION PACKAGE 20" M Y-spoke forged bi-color wheels, style 789M w/ perf non run-flat tires Extended Shadowline Trim M Seat Belts M Shadowline Lights M Sport exhaust system
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Nothing the modder can’t add. Could be the prevalence of ceramic brakes is higher on competition models if they are important to the OP.
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