M5 Hybrid, what's the verdict so far?
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When I needed to change my F90 LCI 15 months ago, i decided I wasn't ready for a hybrid M5, despite a long line of m5 cars going back over 25 years. I had an afternoon with one but that did nothing to inspire me and so I opted for an M8 GC, which despite being hugely overpriced new, I was able to get a two month old one with a huge reduction. My view was that it was virtually identical to the F90, but with a better interior and generally a much better finish and standard. I have enjoyed having it but I am considering changing it and have started to look again at the M5, particularly after having driven a hybrid car (not an M5) for a week or two on a couple of holidays and understanding them better.
I wondered what other peoples experience might be of the M5 hybrid now that's it's been out there, in the wild so to speak, for almost 2 years? I haven't seen much on here about it and would welcome any views, particularly from owners.
I wondered what other peoples experience might be of the M5 hybrid now that's it's been out there, in the wild so to speak, for almost 2 years? I haven't seen much on here about it and would welcome any views, particularly from owners.
What I find interesting is after 18 months of the F90 M5 launching, the F90 M5 thread was about 20+ pages deep with owners absolutely raving about them (and rightly so)... yet the G90 M5 thread is like crickets... i think that speaks volumes.
I've spoken to a few owners of both and they've all said the interior quality is a step backwards and along the lines that it feels more like an "M760i" than an M5 because of it's size and weight. The standard-fit Hankook tyres are woeful and they've only been fitted from new by BMW to meet bs emissions requirements apparently! (TyreReviews have touched on this why manufacturers are fitting less performance-orientated tyres from new to meet emissions regs).
I noticed in Chris Harris' first review of the hybrid M5 when he wasn't allowed by BMW to take it on track that car was on the Hankooks.... but when he did a follow-up video a few months later that same car was then on new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s and BMW gave him strict instructions on how many laps he could do before he had to return to the pit, checking the tyre pressures after only a handful of laps and other do's and don'ts... it looked massively complicated! And then he got a 'Diff overheating' warning msg after only 2-3 laps... Previous M5s you just turn up at the track and off you go.
I've spoken to a few owners of both and they've all said the interior quality is a step backwards and along the lines that it feels more like an "M760i" than an M5 because of it's size and weight. The standard-fit Hankook tyres are woeful and they've only been fitted from new by BMW to meet bs emissions requirements apparently! (TyreReviews have touched on this why manufacturers are fitting less performance-orientated tyres from new to meet emissions regs).
I noticed in Chris Harris' first review of the hybrid M5 when he wasn't allowed by BMW to take it on track that car was on the Hankooks.... but when he did a follow-up video a few months later that same car was then on new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s and BMW gave him strict instructions on how many laps he could do before he had to return to the pit, checking the tyre pressures after only a handful of laps and other do's and don'ts... it looked massively complicated! And then he got a 'Diff overheating' warning msg after only 2-3 laps... Previous M5s you just turn up at the track and off you go.
Edited by A44RON on Tuesday 23 June 23:28
A44RON said:
What I find interesting is after 18 months of the F90 M5 launching, the F90 M5 thread was about 20+ pages deep with owners absolutely raving about them (and rightly so)... yet the G90 M5 thread is like crickets... i think that speaks volumes.
I've spoken to a few owners of both and they've all said the interior quality is a step backwards and along the lines that it feels more like an "M760i" than an M5 because of it's size and weight. The standard-fit Hankook tyres are woeful and they've only been fitted from new by BMW to meet bs emissions requirements apparently! (TyreReviews have touched on this why manufacturers are fitting less performance-orientated tyres from new to meet emissions regs).
I noticed in Chris Harris' first review of the hybrid M5 when he wasn't allowed by BMW to take it on track that car was on the Hankooks.... but when he did a follow-up video a few months later that same car was then on new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s and BMW gave him strict instructions on how many laps he could do before he had to return to the pit, checking the tyre pressures after only a handful of laps and other do's and don'ts... it looked massively complicated! Previous M5s you just turn up at the track and off you go.
Thanks for your comments. I spent an afternoon in one before I bought the M8. The display was overwhelmingly complicated, I had no idea about the hybrid bit, and was very aware of the size and weight of the car. I've really enjoyed the M8 but want to move it on before the price drops too much. As you say, there is very little genuine owner experience out there, and I would love to get some feedback to get some idea of the issues.I've spoken to a few owners of both and they've all said the interior quality is a step backwards and along the lines that it feels more like an "M760i" than an M5 because of it's size and weight. The standard-fit Hankook tyres are woeful and they've only been fitted from new by BMW to meet bs emissions requirements apparently! (TyreReviews have touched on this why manufacturers are fitting less performance-orientated tyres from new to meet emissions regs).
I noticed in Chris Harris' first review of the hybrid M5 when he wasn't allowed by BMW to take it on track that car was on the Hankooks.... but when he did a follow-up video a few months later that same car was then on new Michelin Pilot Sport 5s and BMW gave him strict instructions on how many laps he could do before he had to return to the pit, checking the tyre pressures after only a handful of laps and other do's and don'ts... it looked massively complicated! Previous M5s you just turn up at the track and off you go.
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