They say you shouldn't meet your heroes...

mcarter0519 · 03-23-2023, 05:44 PM

Well, it finally happened. Since 1999, the M5 has been my car hero and I have worked and positioned myself since to one day meet her. Last week was that fateful day. I met my hero and that saying couldn't be farther from the truth. This is not just a car to me, it's a culmination of hard work, sacrifices, and faith. When I made the decision that it was finally time to look for my M5 I was overwhelmed, not with the car itself as I know this car inside and out, but with the idea/stress of finding the "perfect" spec. Then she appeared, a 2020 Donington Great over full Argo with all of the packages (less CCB) F90 at my local dealership. Everything just fell into place like it was supposed to. The spec was perfect, I didn't have to travel to it, I didn't have to worry about shipping, and the price was perfect. I was able to get a great deal on this beauty and the past week has been full of "pinch me" moments. I've read every article and seen every video on the F90 about its blend of luxury and performance, but HOLY COW until you experience the pull of this engine you just have no idea. My last 5 cars have been BMW's with the F10 550 being the most powerful. This car is night and day different than any BMW experience I've ever had. Needless to say the first tank of gas did not last long. I can now say that we have the perfect garage, 2020 X7 M-Sport and this M5. So, don't let anyone tell you not to meet your heroes as they might just surprise you and change your life. Happy driving my friends, I am happy to finally be a part of the family.

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POBA · 03-23-2023, 07:55 PM

Welcome... what a beauty!! Enjoy in good health!!

josec70 · 03-23-2023, 08:09 PM

Congrats brother! Enjoy your hero in good health!!

LouK · 03-23-2023, 08:18 PM

Completely agree! The M5 was always the car I truly wanted, I just made up reasons to settle for something else. Finally bit the bullet last year and couldn't be happier.
Aragon Brown is the best interior, mine has it as well.

Jambo1 · 03-23-2023, 08:41 PM

Completely resonates! I was a kid, in 1984 when the first M5 was introduced to the world. First hand witnessed the awesome madness that came about with the 4-door family sedan in the E28. I was hooked. Didn’t really matter about all the other cars I was into then, as there was something about an M5 that just stuck.

And here we are.

Adiiirn · 03-23-2023, 08:44 PM

Beautiful color! I bought mine from the same dealer so maybe we’ll see each other around!

Pturbony · 03-23-2023, 08:54 PM

Beautiful. Congrats!!

///WeissBisBlau · 03-23-2023, 10:38 PM

Hey hey! Congratulations my friend! Beautiful car! Enjoy in good health. Love stories like these!

ResIpsaLoquitur · 03-24-2023, 12:06 AM

Congrats on the car! Enjoy it in good health and welcome to the fam!

RichF90M5C · 03-24-2023, 02:02 AM

Congratulations. A friend of mine bought one in 1997, and ever since then it has been my dream car. I’ve also owned a lot of BMWs, but finally got my ‘23 Comp at the end of last year, and couldn’t be happier. You’re absolutely right that nothing comes close, in terms of driving experience.

EM5C · 03-24-2023, 04:43 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it! I have a similar spec. Can’t beat that color combo 😁

DarkishM5C · 03-24-2023, 07:01 AM

Congrats! I totally agree, it's a great feeling reaching your goal you've been working hard towards. I love the color and the interior.

Revan · 03-24-2023, 07:13 AM

Congrats! I just got my M5 in November and completely agree with you. Absolutely an amazing car that really leaves you wanting for nothing.

Rza000 · 03-24-2023, 08:08 AM

Congratulations great to hear the hard work in achieving your goal. Also good to know you are enjoying it!

Nighttime22 · 03-24-2023, 11:17 AM

Congrats!!

Love the story! I hope you enjoy the M5 and smiles it brings for many years to come.

mcarter0519 · 03-24-2023, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Adiiirn

Beautiful color! I bought mine from the same dealer so maybe we’ll see each other around!

I like your color too. It's dynamic as it changes in the sunlight. Yes, need to find some good roads here in ATL.

mcarter0519 · 03-24-2023, 03:51 PM

Thank you for the support y'all. This is why the majority of the BMW community is so great.

Greer · 03-25-2023, 06:47 PM

Congratulations! I have owned a few M5's and I know how you feel.

NYG1121 · 03-25-2023, 07:48 PM

Congrats! Enjoy that beauty

Logical · 03-26-2023, 07:35 AM

Ive owned every generation M5 going back to my E39 6 speed. Enjoy the beast there is no other like the F90

03-23-2023, 05:44 PM	#1
mcarter0519 Enlisted Member 57 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey M5 Comp Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Smyrna, GA iTrader: (0)	They say you shouldn't meet your heroes... Well, it finally happened. Since 1999, the M5 has been my car hero and I have worked and positioned myself since to one day meet her. Last week was that fateful day. I met my hero and that saying couldn't be farther from the truth. This is not just a car to me, it's a culmination of hard work, sacrifices, and faith. When I made the decision that it was finally time to look for my M5 I was overwhelmed, not with the car itself as I know this car inside and out, but with the idea/stress of finding the "perfect" spec. Then she appeared, a 2020 Donington Great over full Argo with all of the packages (less CCB) F90 at my local dealership. Everything just fell into place like it was supposed to. The spec was perfect, I didn't have to travel to it, I didn't have to worry about shipping, and the price was perfect. I was able to get a great deal on this beauty and the past week has been full of "pinch me" moments. I've read every article and seen every video on the F90 about its blend of luxury and performance, but HOLY COW until you experience the pull of this engine you just have no idea. My last 5 cars have been BMW's with the F10 550 being the most powerful. This car is night and day different than any BMW experience I've ever had. Needless to say the first tank of gas did not last long. I can now say that we have the perfect garage, 2020 X7 M-Sport and this M5. So, don't let anyone tell you not to meet your heroes as they might just surprise you and change your life. Happy driving my friends, I am happy to finally be a part of the family. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images
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03-23-2023, 07:55 PM	#2
POBA Lieutenant 272 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 2023 M5C Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Welcome... what a beauty!! Enjoy in good health!!
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03-23-2023, 08:09 PM	#3
josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Congrats brother! Enjoy your hero in good health!! __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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LouK Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 221 Posts Drives: Ram TRX F90 M5 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: America iTrader: (0)	Completely agree! The M5 was always the car I truly wanted, I just made up reasons to settle for something else. Finally bit the bullet last year and couldn't be happier. Aragon Brown is the best interior, mine has it as well.
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Jambo1 Second Lieutenant 258 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C /// 2023 XDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Southlake, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	Completely resonates! I was a kid, in 1984 when the first M5 was introduced to the world. First hand witnessed the awesome madness that came about with the 4-door family sedan in the E28. I was hooked. Didn’t really matter about all the other cars I was into then, as there was something about an M5 that just stuck. And here we are. __________________ Reventon Splitter /// Reventon Diffuser /// Addlights M Door LEDs /// Dinan Inlets /// Gentleman's Switch /// Paddleshifterz With Piano Black Steering Wheel Trim /// Charcoal Filter Delete /// Piano Black Side Skirts /// Funk Motorsports Turbo Blankets
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Adiiirn New Member 8 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M5 [9.00]	Beautiful color! I bought mine from the same dealer so maybe we’ll see each other around! Attached Images
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Pturbony Private 89 Rep 77 Posts Drives: F90 Comp Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M5 [0.00] 2003 FERRARI 360 [0.00] 2001 PORSCHE 911 TT [0.00]	Beautiful. Congrats!!
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///WeissBisBlau Captain 265 Rep 720 Posts Drives: ‘21 M5C Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	Hey hey! Congratulations my friend! Beautiful car! Enjoy in good health. Love stories like these!
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ResIpsaLoquitur Brigadier General 4094 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Earth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M5 Competi ... [8.00]	Congrats on the car! Enjoy it in good health and welcome to the fam! __________________ Not a BMW guy...but certainly an M5 guy.
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RichF90M5C Lieutenant 1631 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2023 F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. A friend of mine bought one in 1997, and ever since then it has been my dream car. I’ve also owned a lot of BMWs, but finally got my ‘23 Comp at the end of last year, and couldn’t be happier. You’re absolutely right that nothing comes close, in terms of driving experience.
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EM5C Second Lieutenant 497 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Competition Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 Competi ... [10.00]	Congrats! Enjoy it! I have a similar spec. Can’t beat that color combo 😁
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DarkishM5C Second Lieutenant 309 Rep 205 Posts Drives: '23 Dark Graphite M5C Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M5C [10.00]	Congrats! I totally agree, it's a great feeling reaching your goal you've been working hard towards. I love the color and the interior.
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03-24-2023, 07:13 AM	#13
Revan Private First Class 114 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2023 M5C Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I just got my M5 in November and completely agree with you. Absolutely an amazing car that really leaves you wanting for nothing.
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03-24-2023, 08:08 AM	#14
Rza000 New Member 21 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW M5C Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	Congratulations great to hear the hard work in achieving your goal. Also good to know you are enjoying it!
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03-24-2023, 11:17 AM	#15
Nighttime22 Private 51 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 23 M5C Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Love the story! I hope you enjoy the M5 and smiles it brings for many years to come.
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03-24-2023, 03:51 PM	#17
mcarter0519 Enlisted Member 57 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey M5 Comp Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Smyrna, GA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the support y'all. This is why the majority of the BMW community is so great.
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03-25-2023, 06:47 PM	#18
Greer Colonel 1893 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! I have owned a few M5's and I know how you feel. __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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NYG1121 Private First Class 355 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2023 M5C Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Enjoy that beauty
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03-26-2023, 07:35 AM	#20
Logical Captain 213 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Berkshire County iTrader: (1)	Ive owned every generation M5 going back to my E39 6 speed. Enjoy the beast there is no other like the F90 __________________ 2017 F86 X6M 2014 F10 M5 2015 F85 X5 M 2015 F86 X6 M (Retired) 2014 F10 M5 (Retired) 2010 E70 X5 M (Retired), 2010 E92 M3 MT (Retired) 2006 E60 M5 (Retired), 2000 E39 M5 MT (Retired) 1999 E39 328i (Retired), 1995 525i (Retired) 1987 325i (Totaled - that was fun!)
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