Order now... or wait for 2020 model in August.... or wait for LCI

avi8tir · 03-31-2019, 03:13 PM

I have been living in Europe for 3 years now. In the process of moving back to the US and the M5 has been on my mind for a long time. I owned 2 E60's M5's followed by an F10 M5 followed by an F13 M6 GC before moving to Europe in 2016. Been driving a mercedes diesel hybrid estate since I got here!! oh, the humanity!

I'll be back in the US at the end of April and am thinking about pulling the trigger. Being that I want it to be perfect, should I wait for 2020 in August? Maybe there will be another color released (not a big fan of the current offerings, to be honest - no Silverstone!!).

Obviously this is a highly subjective question.... just looking to be swayed one way or the other....

themnmd · 03-31-2019, 06:26 PM

I would not expect there to be any major changes till mid life cycle

BwoodBMW · 04-01-2019, 12:02 AM

If you are buying I'd wait for 2020 build to avoid the depreciation of an additional model year. Not sure I'd wait for LCI. At this rate the LCI will probably have massive grills like everything else

avi8tir · 04-01-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

If you are buying I'd wait for 2020 build to avoid the depreciation of an additional model year. Not sure I'd wait for LCI. At this rate the LCI will probably have massive grills like everything else

Not sure if I am going to buy or lease... depends on the lease deals out there right now.

Dumbo · 04-01-2019, 02:46 AM

There is always something to wait for, next MY, LCI, next generation. Life is too short to keep waiting!

nlaak · 04-01-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

I have been living in Europe for 3 years now. In the process of moving back to the US and the M5 has been on my mind for a long time. I owned 2 E60's M5's followed by an F10 M5 followed by an F13 M6 GC before moving to Europe in 2016. Been driving a mercedes diesel hybrid estate since I got here!! oh, the humanity!

I'll be back in the US at the end of April and am thinking about pulling the trigger. Being that I want it to be perfect, should I wait for 2020 in August? Maybe there will be another color released (not a big fan of the current offerings, to be honest - no Silverstone!!).

Obviously this is a highly subjective question.... just looking to be swayed one way or the other....

I'm waiting for MY '20 this summer, as there's some indication the instrument cluster might be changing in the 5 series and that makes me think there's a slim chance that IDrive 7 might come as well.

My existing lease isn't over until early August so I'll go from ordering a little early to have the BMW available when I turn in my old car to probably having to rent a car for a couple/few months until the BMW shows.

BwoodBMW · 04-01-2019, 03:20 PM

If you are buying I'd wait for 2020 build to avoid the depreciation of an additional model year. Not sure I'd wait for LCI. At this rate the LCI will probably have massive grills like everything else

josec70 · 04-01-2019, 03:59 PM

If you like what you see today I would just pull the trigger as timing on LCI is iffy and no guarantee you'll like some of the changes.

NYG · 04-01-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

Not sure if I am going to buy or lease... depends on the lease deals out there right now.

You'll get a better deal on the 2019 once the 2020 comes out.

MysticBlue · 04-01-2019, 07:22 PM

I thought the LCI was going to be 2020. Does LCI happen sometimes in mid model year? In any case, I was kind of worried about waiting too long myself and getting stuck with a huge ugly grill, so if it happens after 2020, that would be great.

LSM · 05-16-2019, 07:57 PM

I heard production date for 2020 is July 2019 build can anyone confirm?

Ryno 27 · 05-17-2019, 11:45 AM

Confirmed, July 2019.

josec70 · 05-17-2019, 11:51 AM

Makes sense ... my 19' M5C went into production in July and was delivered in Sep 18.

themnmd · 05-17-2019, 01:57 PM

Typical availability for next model year is end of July, expect October delivery

dappercivility · 05-28-2019, 07:13 PM

I didnt wait. Got out of my G30 and almost immediately into the F90 Comp. Was worried the LCi would have the big ass grilles and ID7. Not a fan of the new instrument clusters. Prefer the old school round dials

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avi8tir Captain 403 Rep 860 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	Order now... or wait for 2020 model in August.... or wait for LCI I have been living in Europe for 3 years now. In the process of moving back to the US and the M5 has been on my mind for a long time. I owned 2 E60's M5's followed by an F10 M5 followed by an F13 M6 GC before moving to Europe in 2016. Been driving a mercedes diesel hybrid estate since I got here!! oh, the humanity! I'll be back in the US at the end of April and am thinking about pulling the trigger. Being that I want it to be perfect, should I wait for 2020 in August? Maybe there will be another color released (not a big fan of the current offerings, to be honest - no Silverstone!!). Obviously this is a highly subjective question.... just looking to be swayed one way or the other....
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themnmd Colonel 1691 Rep 2,699 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	I would not expect there to be any major changes till mid life cycle
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BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	If you are buying I'd wait for 2020 build to avoid the depreciation of an additional model year. Not sure I'd wait for LCI. At this rate the LCI will probably have massive grills like everything else
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Dumbo Private 82 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 19 M5C, 19 720S, 19 Panigale Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	There is always something to wait for, next MY, LCI, next generation. Life is too short to keep waiting!
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BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	If you are buying I'd wait for 2020 build to avoid the depreciation of an additional model year. Not sure I'd wait for LCI. At this rate the LCI will probably have massive grills like everything else
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josec70 Major General 4077 Rep 5,235 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	If you like what you see today I would just pull the trigger as timing on LCI is iffy and no guarantee you'll like some of the changes. __________________ 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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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	I thought the LCI was going to be 2020. Does LCI happen sometimes in mid model year? In any case, I was kind of worried about waiting too long myself and getting stuck with a huge ugly grill, so if it happens after 2020, that would be great. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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LSM Lieutenant Colonel 1118 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cab Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I heard production date for 2020 is July 2019 build can anyone confirm? __________________ 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
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josec70 Major General 4077 Rep 5,235 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Makes sense ... my 19' M5C went into production in July and was delivered in Sep 18. __________________ 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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themnmd Colonel 1691 Rep 2,699 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	Typical availability for next model year is end of July, expect October delivery
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dappercivility First Lieutenant 204 Rep 386 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	I didnt wait. Got out of my G30 and almost immediately into the F90 Comp. Was worried the LCi would have the big ass grilles and ID7. Not a fan of the new instrument clusters. Prefer the old school round dials __________________ Born in M Town
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