F90 M5 LCI Competition Ultimate

[w8pmc]

Morning All,

Am returning to the BMW M fold after a close to 4yr absence.

Collecting my new LCI M5 Comp in Aventurine Red tomorrow lunchtime & to say I'm excited would be an understatement.

Any issues i need to be aware of with the F90 LCI or anything i need to pay special attention too when collecting?

Given the kit on this car, I'm sure I'll be bombarding this group with a million questions over the next few days/weeks, so apologies in advance. Will post some better pictures when i collect the car, but below is the online build image.

[mondie]

Congratulations! I remember conversing with you when we both had F10's. I too am tempted by an M5 but just don't have the need for such a large car now, as desirable as it is. The ultimate pack is pretty good value too. It's a shame that BMW doesn't badge the car as 'ultimate' as you have named it, there's a chance that would give a little uplift on resale.

I hope we get to see some pics.

[w8pmc]

mondie said:

Congratulations! I remember conversing with you when we both had F10's. I too am tempted by an M5 but just don't have the need for such a large car now, as desirable as it is. The ultimate pack is pretty good value too. It's a shame that BMW doesn't badge the car as 'ultimate' as you have named it, there's a chance that would give a little uplift on resale.

I hope we get to see some pics.

Thank you. It's a good point as you'd think they would badge it as such, however i guess the Gold Calipers are a giveaway as can't imagine many buyers will have spec'd ramics as a standalone option.

Will defo be posting piccies & only 3hrs to go until collection

[rassi]

w8pmc said:

Thank you. It's a good point as you'd think they would badge it as such, however i guess the Gold Calipers are a giveaway as can't imagine many buyers will have spec'd ramics as a standalone option.

Will defo be posting piccies & only 3hrs to go until collection

Beautiful car, and very nice spec! However, disagree with the badging, it is "only" a trim level, it is an M5, full stop.

[w8pmc]

rassi said:

Beautiful car, and very nice spec! However, disagree with the badging, it is "only" a trim level, it is an M5, full stop.

Thank you.

Very true & would look daft if badged, Comfort, Visibility & Technology etc. but ‘Ultimate’ is kind of different. AMG have cars such as First Edition which get badged. Saying that it’s far from being a concern & sat in Stratstone’s about to collect🎉

[w8pmc]

The only time I think I’ve ever been happy to have now turned 50.

Lowest car insurance I’ve paid for a long time, just £374 for Business Use on this M5 Comp😂

[Jazzer]

I remember you too from my period of M5s.

What have you been driving for the last four years?

[mondie]

£374 for insurance is great, I recall paying less than £200 one year for the F10 through Tesco so good to know the M% is still good for insurance.

When can we expect photos?

[w8pmc]

Jazzer said:

I remember you too from my period of M5s.

What have you been driving for the last four years?

A8, Golf R Estate & GR Yaris.

[w8pmc]

[prashan]

Congrats again - lovely car and spec. I have a recenlty collected Motegi red. Are you planning to get it ceramic coated ? Keep an eye on the M Sticker on the grill - mine is peeling off - BMW don't sell the sticker - instead, a whole new grill. Trying to order the speed camera add-on per your FB note - think I crashed the BMW website.

Prashan

[rassi]

That really is a gorgeous machine, very refreshing to see it in a rarer colour - and extremely complete options list that you ticked!

[cerb4.5lee]

Wow! That is just wonderful.

Enjoy it.

[nickfrog]

I love that, brilliant choice. Just make sure no one use the hoop while the car is parked there FFS

I remember you used to track your M5 - any plans this time around?

[w8pmc]

prashan said:

Congrats again - lovely car and spec. I have a recenlty collected Motegi red. Are you planning to get it ceramic coated ? Keep an eye on the M Sticker on the grill - mine is peeling off - BMW don't sell the sticker - instead, a whole new grill. Trying to order the speed camera add-on per your FB note - think I crashed the BMW website.

Prashan

Thanks.

Not sure about getting it Ceramic Coated as i do look after my cars & nothing ever seems to avoid the odd stone chip so have tended to just live with it.

Might have a think about it over the next few weeks, but they still need washing so not really sure if ever worth the outlay.

The Update appears under Apps & then you have to setup in Display settings where you want the Route Warnings to be displayed (HUD or Dash).

[w8pmc]

nickfrog said:

I love that, brilliant choice. Just make sure no one use the hoop while the car is parked there FFS

I remember you used to track your M5 - any plans this time around?

Thanks.

She's safely in the Garage now & 100% she'll be attending the odd track day or 2

[w8pmc]

rassi said:

That really is a gorgeous machine, very refreshing to see it in a rarer colour - and extremely complete options list that you ticked!

Really wasn't convinced i'd chosen well with the colour as my go to with previous M5's has always been Blue, but i like the rarity & with the black/gold accents i think she looks stunning & she has blue round the headlamps

[w8pmc]

cerb4.5lee said:

Wow! That is just wonderful.

Enjoy it.

Thanks. I think she's pretty

[nickfrog]

w8pmc said:

Thanks.

She's safely in the Garage now & 100% she'll be attending the odd track day or 2

Good man.

[prashan]

w8pmc said:

Thanks.

Not sure about getting it Ceramic Coated as i do look after my cars & nothing ever seems to avoid the odd stone chip so have tended to just live with it.

Might have a think about it over the next few weeks, but they still need washing so not really sure if ever worth the outlay.

The Update appears under Apps & then you have to setup in Display settings where you want the Route Warnings to be displayed (HUD or Dash).

Agreed - I enjoy looking after the cars too - just wanted an element of protection - went for the 2 to 3 year G-Techniq - £585 for the body, wheels and interior.. chap in Tring who was a referral from a chum - pleased with his work.