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Naming the greatest BMW M5 ever [The Intercooler]
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Great post. Thank you.
I loved my E60 with the V10 which was the best sounding M5 of all time IMHO. The F10 still looks very sexy but the F90 is the sleekest and most attractive of them all.
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E39 6MT is the goat, and I’ll die on this hill
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My top 3, in order
E39 F90 F10
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E39 m5 & f10 m5
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The F90 CS is the best overall M5. They’re all good in their own right. As far as to me which is the best version with BMW’s soul is between the E34 and the E39.
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08-18-2024, 10:37 AM | #8 |
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E28 forever. The OG series production M car is untouchable.
But I loved all of them through the E39 After that things got detached and too focused on HP, IMO. Lost the plot!
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My preference would be E34>E28>E39>E60>F90>F10
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E60, F10 Comp, E39
In that order, for me please ![]()
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Without ever having driven either of those, I agree.
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08-18-2024, 11:54 AM | #12 |
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Interesting…
Give me the F90 tech, with an increased HP E60 V10, and an 8sp DCT transmission, and F90 AWD drivetrain. I still miss the sound of the E60 engine. |
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I’ve owned two E39s over the years and found them to be awesome cars. Dinan suspension, short shifter, and a muffler delete are a must IMO.
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E39. The most sublime chasis/engine combo…ever. Power was so linear.
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Great video. My Choices E39 & F90C
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E39 is by far where you feel that it’s so special
E60 sound is like no other F90 has the speed of a maniac G90 is luxury with speed Each generation loses purity and gains comfort and speed
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I’m biased. I had an E34 M5 and I loved it.
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I've driven an E39, and an E28. E28 was a ton of fun to drive. very engaging car and the S38 is one of the greats. The E39 is the most overhyped BMW ever in my opinion, M5 is no exception; I was very underwhelmed. Unpopular opinion I know, but that's my $.02. I just watched these videos this weekend, they're all a great watch. My vote is E60, E34, and G99 in that order.
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