03-15-2012, 01:33 AM | #1 |
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M6 or M5?
Hi currently I'm driving an E92 335 and looking to upgrade in the near future. I like the idea of 412kw and almost 700 Nm of torque (I'm in Australia so we talk w and Nm!), but not sure if the M5 or M6 is the choice. I must admit I like the look of the M6 more than the M5, of course that is subjective. Apart from styling, since they are both M cars, would you feel the M6 would be a completely different beast compared to the M5, handling, acceleration etc wise? or it is safe to say the M5 is a 4 door version of the M6? any thoughts appreciated.
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03-28-2012, 11:34 PM | #4 |
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M6 should be more unique.
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04-14-2012, 03:58 PM | #5 |
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I was reading an interview on another BMW website, and the engineers seemed to be really proud of the new M6 (more proud than usual).
So if you can afford an M6 get it. |
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at the recent NYIAS the M bosses commented the dynamics of the new M6 would be improved over the current F10 M5. I really hope it'll address some of the issues the M5 has been reported to have, mainly like traction issues (just too much power)
The current M5 in Australia is approx $230,000 USD, If the M6 in Australia (no pricing yet) is around $270,000 USD, then that's in the same territory as the 991 Carrera S ($287,000 USD) .... which I haven't driven myself yet, but then makes the choice a bit more difficult...M6 or Carrera S... I've excluded the E63 AMG..or spend the extra $100,000 USD and wait for the 991 Turbo (current 997 turbo in Australia is around $380,000 USD) |
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Right, just depends if you have more than two people who are riding in the car and personal style preference.
The m6 looks fantastic. Though, I like four-doors. . . Test drive both, likely to feel different from behind driver seat. |
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I definately like the style of the M6 better than the M5, however I wonder how much it will differ dynamically. All the video clips of the M5 look great (given a lot of the technology of the M5 and M6 is shared), I'm waiting patiently for some video reviews of the M6, as the dealer here in Australia says they're not expecting their M6 demo until July. Apparently the press reviews being next month, so hopefully we should see something then.
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04-20-2012, 07:34 PM | #10 |
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If you need 4 doors but love the styling of the M6, the M6 Gran coupe will suit your needs
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Not a big fan of F10 M5...personally I still like E60 M5 for its more aggressive look.
However, for F13 M6...it's definitely the master piece of BMW - such a gorgeous creation!
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