Move from E46 M3 to E60 M5 V10

[Ticker]

Hi, thinking of doing the above, anyone done it, and any advice

What is top end, unrestricted ?

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[Skrambles]

I did it. The e46 is great, but the v10 in the e60 is epic. If you're interested in the toys, then the later models (2009 MY+ I think) had the HDD nav/media system.

[gaz1234]

Surely m5 god in straight line. 3 series more fun?

[Lignumopus]

Ticker said:

Hi, thinking of doing the above, anyone done it, and any advice

What is top end, unrestricted?

204mph

The most significant changes made to the E60 M5 Saloon and E61 M5 Touring during their production were from March 2007 onwards.

But here is a comprehensive list:-

—Traditional ignition key replaced by start/stop button (9/05 production)
—Auxiliary input added to audio system (3/06 production)
—6-speed manual transmission introduced for North America only (9/06 production)
—Tire Pressure Monitor (with wheel sensors) replaces Flat Tyre Monitor for North America only (9/06 production)
—HD radio offered (9/06 production)
—Enhancements to navigation system (9/06 production)
—Updated headlight design (3/07 production)
—Detail revisions to front spoiler design and front wheel lips (3/07 production)
—Updated tail-light design (3/07 production)
—Upgraded interior trim materials (3/07 production)
—Revised center console and interior door panel design (3/07 production)
—Programmable memory buttons added to iDrive system (3/07 production)
—Comfort front seats (like those used in other E60 models but with active upper bolsters) introduced as an option (3/07 production)
—Soft-close doors introduced as an option (3/07 production)
—Enhanced Premium sound system from BMW Individual with 16 speakers introduced as an option (3/07 production)
—iPod/USB adapter introduced as an option (3/07 production)
—Heated steering wheel introduced as an option (3/07 production)
—Silver Grey metallic (A08) paint replaced by Space Grey metallic (A52) paint (3/07 production)
—Monaco Blue metallic (A35) paint introduced (3/07 production)
—Automatic high beam control (high beam assistant) introduced as an option (9/07 production)
—Complete disablement of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) for E60 M5s with the manual transmission option (9/07 production)
—Updated iDrive controller with fixed buttons (9/08 production)
—Carbon Black metallic (416) paint introduced (9/08 production)
—iDrive 2.0 with hard drive-based navigation (80 GB) system plus larger screen with enhanced 3-D graphics (3/09 production)
—BMW ConnectedDrive internet capability for some ECE-market models (3/09 production)
—BMW EfficientDynamics brake energy regeneration system introduced on some ECE-market models (3/09 production)
—Larger exterior rear-view mirrors (3/09 production)

[Rahul uk]

Had an E60 M5 for 18 months, and it is quite a machine. Engine and exhaust note make the car special, it also handles exceptionally for a car of its size. Drawbacks for me were the extremely poor mpg coupled with thimble sized fuel tank. Got boring filling up the car every 180 miles. The SMG box was epic when you drove it like you stole it, but a complete pig around town in auto mode. I ended up driving it in flappy paddle mode all the time, made things smoother.

I have an E46 M3 as my weekend car (manual box) and I can safely say if I had to pick between the two I would take the E46 all day long. The car is fast, sounds great, handles brilliantly and is fairly economical to run if you care about mpg. I change my cars a fair bit, the only car I have had in the last 10 years that I can see myself keeping for a long time (>2yrs for me) is my E46 M3.

[ortontom]

yes i did M3 CS to V10 M5. M5 is a nice car but running costs are on another frequency....


depends on what you want to spend on a car if you can afford an C63 AMG, that would be my choice....