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Originally Posted by TQ2K
Lots if issues with it right now, if you really want one wait another year...
Issues like:
- Transmission failure
- Vanos
With a V10 expect:
- More Oil consumption
- Very low MPG
I'm sure it's a blast to drive just gotta be ready to maintain it.
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I didn't know it had all of those issues...wow.
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Originally Posted by jpm4.8is
M5  however it's a completely diff. vehicle...a 4.8is would be an upgrade, an M5 a complete change of direction  |
I was really leaning towards the 4.8 but since the new X will be out, I really don't see the point anymore to get the old style...
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Originally Posted by WagnerX5
Not a whole lot in common between the two vehicles. If you like the M5 go for it, just make sure you have pennies saved for another vehicle when road conditions are bad...as I'm sure you don't want a 500hp/rwd vehicle in snow or rain storms. Odd part with the M5 is it has HUGE horsepower and barely any torque for the number of cylinders in the engine compared to the 4.8 motor.
I'd rather have a 650 then the M5 IMO.
HP/TQ numbers:
4.8 X5 - 355/369
5.0 M5 - 500/383 |
I like the 650i but it is too small for me...But that is interesting about the torque. I agree about the snow and needing something else to drive in the winter.