E60 M5 vs F10 M5 - experiences?

[E38Ross]

I notice a few people on here have had E60 M5s and have gone on to get an F10 M5.....what are your experiences? Do you prefer the F10?

i know that the F10 is in just about every measurable way the better car (it's faster, it has more low down power, it's more economical, it has a far superior gearbox etc) but do you PREFER the F10?

in the not too distant future i may be in the position to buy a late E60 M5 or early F10 M5 depending on what prices do and i know i'd have to drive both but for some reason the E60 M5 appeals more. I know it's flawed, and know the gearbox is a weak point and is quite jerky....but that high revving V10 IS a dying breed. i'm quite young, i should be saving for a house but i thought....cars like these (high revving, naturally aspirated engined cars) won't be around for too much longer and houses will, so get something nice whilst i still can, and before they begin to get really leggy. i'm not sure whether the new turbo charged M cars appeal as much (i'd love an E63 M6 for example, the new one really doesn't appeal...as great as it is i'm sure).

so....what say you, those who have driven both?

thanks

[E38Ross]

Thanks for the replies chaps. I've driven an E92 M3 quite a lot ad my dad owns one, and may end up buying it instead. It's a truly lovely car to drive and in reality is more than quick enough. I just adored the M6 is went in though!!

[E38Ross]

Will be circa 30k but I could always wait a little longer to increase that depending on the market but any more than that and depreciation is still a factor.

Thanks chaps.

[E38Ross]

Mermaid said:

E38Ross said:

Will be circa 30k but I could always wait a little longer to increase that depending on the market but any more than that and depreciation is still a factor.

Thanks chaps.

E63 M6

i think this is what i'd be after. it's either this or i buy my old mans M3 when he chops it in....at least with that I know the history and what it's been like and how it's been treated etc.

but having been in an M6 i do prefer the extra grunt (not that the M3 is lacking!)

[E38Ross]

Mermaid said:

E38Ross said:

...but having been in an M6 i do prefer the extra grunt (not that the M3 is lacking!)

We have had this conversation before

i shan't go there!

love them both....but the M6 certainly felt like a step up, and i don't just mean in performance. it was really, really comfortable.....amazingly so i thought. also a fair chunk quieter than the M3 and obviously the interior is much nicer....basically what you'd expect for what cost about £30k more when new or so! it will be a tough call...i prefer the M6 i think but the M3 will be the more enjoyable car to drive i feel.

still, i'm in no hurry and have a while to save yet! but i'm able to put by approx £1200-1500 or so per month at the moment so i'm going to wait until i have more than enough for a decent deposit and for any impending bork etc before buying. time will tell what i choose!