F10 M5- LCi or non Lci, & is it a good time to buy?
Discussion
Sorry for the rambling post!
I've been thinking about getting an F10 M5 now for a while, it's an itch that won't go away! I'd be selling my supercharged E46 M3 & E60 535d to pool the funds & save two lots of running costs, hopefully shrinking it into one car.
How important is the LCI update? From what I can find, the steering wheel is a major improvement, but there isn't a lot else bar a few detail changes? Am I missing anything major by looking at pre LCI cars?
The other (admittedly crystal ball like!) question is do you think it's a good/bad time to be buying? With the end of production/expectation of a new model next year, can you see prices dropping off more sharply than normal?
What sort of discounts have people negotiated on screen prices of used M5s, a lot of cars seem to be for sale for a long time before selling, some have been on my saved list for months!
I've been thinking about getting an F10 M5 now for a while, it's an itch that won't go away! I'd be selling my supercharged E46 M3 & E60 535d to pool the funds & save two lots of running costs, hopefully shrinking it into one car.
How important is the LCI update? From what I can find, the steering wheel is a major improvement, but there isn't a lot else bar a few detail changes? Am I missing anything major by looking at pre LCI cars?
The other (admittedly crystal ball like!) question is do you think it's a good/bad time to be buying? With the end of production/expectation of a new model next year, can you see prices dropping off more sharply than normal?
What sort of discounts have people negotiated on screen prices of used M5s, a lot of cars seem to be for sale for a long time before selling, some have been on my saved list for months!
Carpmart said:
I've been running a new M5, actually two, for the last16 months. Had the V10 just before. Whilst the current M5 is not as visceral, it's an awesome car....
On the second M5 I ordered, I toyed with CP, but got more than you do with CP 'doing it myself'! It doesn't take much to make the car look quite a bit more individual, but very stock too. Saved my money on the 'standard' 20 inch alloys and put that towards some gorgeous forged alloys, saving a good chunk of unsprung weight each corner, whilst adding 10mm extra offset per corner. Looks very stock and individual. Sorted the sound out with new down pipes and an Box to control the exhaust valves and have KW adjustable spring seats going on in a week to have infinitely adjustable ride height!
To specifically answer your question, I would go LCI and standard spec, then play with the style and function myself..
Pics of your car please! On the second M5 I ordered, I toyed with CP, but got more than you do with CP 'doing it myself'! It doesn't take much to make the car look quite a bit more individual, but very stock too. Saved my money on the 'standard' 20 inch alloys and put that towards some gorgeous forged alloys, saving a good chunk of unsprung weight each corner, whilst adding 10mm extra offset per corner. Looks very stock and individual. Sorted the sound out with new down pipes and an Box to control the exhaust valves and have KW adjustable spring seats going on in a week to have infinitely adjustable ride height!
To specifically answer your question, I would go LCI and standard spec, then play with the style and function myself..
15HN said:
RWD cossie wil said:
15HN said:
RWD cossie wil said:
What price you got in mind?
PM me an offer!
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