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Don't get me wrong, after getting used to it, the F90 is a complete beast and can be a whole lot of fun, but the F80 is more twitchy, rattly and bumpy, so I suppose it's an illusion in reality...
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I have young kids so safety is important, especially the way I drive... |
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03-08-2020, 11:21 AM | #27 |
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I think the M2C is the old school M3. At least to me.
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Comfort - M5 wins Power - M5 is different world Fun - i definitely had more fun in the M3. As mentioned above the M5 is huge so having a country lane blast is no where near as much fun. Everything else though M5 wins |
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03-16-2020, 12:12 AM | #31 | |
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As a young man I cared more about the nimble fun nature of a car like the M3 and the small size was an advantage. As an older man I need to run twin child seats in the back with my GF's daughter sometimes sitting between, and I care much more about comfort and luxury, and the quality/feel/styling of the interior. M3- perfect for me at 30 M5- perfect for me at 50 Many would agree at least somewhat, so again, lighten up.
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First of all, don’t tell me to lighten up. Don’t post if you don’t want a discussion to ensue. Second, I’m 47 and I’ve owned all of them. Over the years, from the late 80s until now, they’ve all had different characteristics, different attributes, different traits. It has zero to do with one being a young man’s car v. an old man’s car. That’s simplistic. Lastly, don’t bother with the straw man arguments of “many would agree”...you sound like the morons in the mainstream media.
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I'd give you shit about it but considering your charming demeanor I'm sure you have it bad enough already, so I'll spare us both. Good luck with all that. 😛
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03-16-2020, 06:21 PM | #35 | |
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I drive a F80 M3 Its a wonderful car and its been a blast. It has a million imperfections that add to its charm for me but its been very reliable. Next to the F90 M5 it kind of feels like a child's play-thing. I feel like I've out grown it a bit. The lack of traction, the cheaper interior, the absurd noises it makes. Its a heckuva good time but leaves plenty to be desired. What he's saying is a very common sentiment, even amongst those of us that own the car. I'm not offended by it. |
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03-16-2020, 08:08 PM | #36 | |
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The M5 is a step and a half up over the M3. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen anyone over 30 driving the M3. I’m serious. I’m sure it’s a great car....but the M5 it’s not.
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But you have an 8 year old M5.....so not sure why your opinion would matter when we are talking a new M5.
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SlowWalker, To drive the e92 fast you had to drive it like you stole it. M5s speed is effortless. And when you launch it... 🔥
Sounds like the e92 was more fun. I think effortless speed sucks there is no driver involvement. Anyone can put their foot down and go 115 on a highway, but the involvement between car and driver has disappeared. |
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Not exactly what you are asking, but I had a M4 comp and New M5.
The M5 is faster in a straight line but I liked the M4 much much better. M5 always felt too large and not buttoned down like m4. For me at least the M5 was much less fun to drive
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No need to discuss any further. Plus, take one look at the new M3 and that hideous front grille and you have to go M5.
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I own an F90 M5. What others have said here is true. Bonkers fast. Great comfort. Superb handling but you're traveling illegal speeds to experience it.
That's why I'm considering a G80 M3 pure (6MT) for next car. Yearn for the driver involvement of the MT. And it won't exactly be "slow" with a 0-60 time well under 4 seconds. Plus, if you're worried about the G80 being too small, don't. 5 series has only 1" more rear legroom, 2" more shoulder room. Front/rear headroom and front legroom are the same 5er vs 3er.
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07-29-2020, 01:41 AM | #42 |
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Have you seen what the new M3 looks like?
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We will see, but I really think the M3/4 front grill (in M-form, not the regular 4 series) will look strong and aggressive. Despite what many of us may feel today, I think the "classic" grill of the F80 will look dated by comparison very quickly once the M3/4 is on the roads.
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