X5+M3 or M5
 

hey all, as u all know i got a X5 4.8 on order, but something have just come up which make me have to make a choose, i can either get a X5 or a M5 now, if i get the X5 i will be able to get a M3 when it comes out. Well the whole point is i really don't need 2 cars. I do love the M5, the only thing i am worry about is winter driving as i'll only have 1 car. What u guys think?

Get the M5. Out does both.

Get the X5 and M3. The new V8 M3 should be as fast as the M5 or very close. The E39 M5 and E46 M3 had almost identical performance numbers and a very close power to wieght ratio. I suspect the same for the E60 M5 and E90 M3.

Get the X and the M, having had the X5 and M3...you can't go wrong with both! :thumbup:

Love to see an M5 try to get through the winter in Vancouver :)

M5 would be fine in winter in Vancouver. My dealer is supplying 550 rims with winter tires for the M5 aily drivers here.

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if i get the X5 and M3, i'l probery have to stop the insurance for the M3 in winter and stop the X5's for summer, cuz paying 2 cars insurance and just driving one most of the time is crazy

if you stop the insurance will one vehicle be in a garage or someplace safe?
i grew up in the city and had vehicles stolen & vandalized.
it would be sad to see such an expensive car damaged with no coverage.
here in the states if you have a lien on the car it's the law to have car insurance.

dont know if your were financing or buying outright...

but if you can afford both cars, how can a few grand for insurance be a factor?

My Opinion
 

I'm not a big fan of the current M5, especially the looks. I also don't like SMG., but that's just my opinion. I miss my Lemans Blue 2002 M5. I'm old school and love the third pedal.

You should take delivery of your 4.8 and enjoy it until the new M3 comes out. If you like the looks of the new M3, then get it 2 years from now.

Good luck with whatever decision you make.

Don't order the SMG. Get the manual instead. Then you'll have your 3rd pedal.