[SCOTT26]

It rocks in Touring form too. As we will see very,very soon in time for Geneva.

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by Pito11213

Sad to say. But I'd like to see reliability after the first 30k miles.

Price points mean nothing if it spends more time In The shop than at your hands.

Yep, I'd never buy a 1st year either.

But at some point I'll consider the G30 or 440xi GC and the 550 will be the top of wish list to begin with.

I love V8's (see sig) and I say get em while you can if you can afford em. I don't know how much longer they'll be around unless in more exotic brands

[440xiGCMsport]

question is can BMW make a reliable v8 engine. the n63 and n63tu have too many problems.

[Fabs///M]

Originally Posted by rallybull

Or you can save a bit more and get a Honda Fit.

Thank you

[BimmerMat135]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It rocks in Touring form too. As we will see very,very soon in time for Geneva.

It would nice to have it in North America now that Mercedes is bringing the E63 amg Touring, just saying. That said a M5 Touring would be even better.

[Eddien123]

Can this be spec'd without xdrive?

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by 440xiGCMsport

question is can BMW make a reliable v8 engine. the n63 and n63tu have too many problems.

No. Lol!

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

I really hope the next gen 3 series looks like the new 5. It looks sporty and very elegant. Just need the interior quality and drive to stack up against the XE and C class.

[Bowser330]

Originally Posted by Greer

Makes me want the new M5 even more!

Me too....

G30 M550i xdrive
456hp/480tq (prelim)
0-60 3.9sec

F90 M5 AWD
600hp/516tq (30th Annie for example)
0-60 3.?

[clbmw]

Originally Posted by Hasser

shame not being produced in RHD for the UK

When was this announced? Damn shame if it doesn't make our shores.

[rallybull]

So no chances for 550i RWD at all? What a shame.

[goj]

Can't wait to hear how it drives

[Yay-Z]

Originally Posted by bgalex

Absolutely stunning! Thinking of trading my E90 M3 ZCP for this when it comes out!!

Did you test drive the car yet? Steering and handling woukd sway that decision for me

[stylinexpat]

Originally Posted by Bowser330

Me too....

G30 M550i xdrive
456hp/480tq (prelim)
0-60 3.9sec

F90 M5 AWD
600hp/516tq (30th Annie for example)
0-60 3.?

With a small tune this should be low 3's which would be amazing ?

[w2830]

Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

Wow...Apple's "best ever", BMW's "first ever" at every launch. Of course it's "first ever" if it's just been launched. First ever name combination, engine-bodykit combination or what ? How lame...

Haha, I find it annoying too. Like WTF is point of launching a new model if its not better than the predecessors. They just couldn't find any better words to say. How the hell did they get the job

[doccyber]

Originally Posted by JokerElite

Yay, the dilution of the M brand continues!

[cqckdiezel]

Under 4 seconds ?!? Nice! The m5 will have to be just a pure beast then

[SDRX]

BMW will need to price and spec this car carefully otherwise people will ignore it and buy the M5. In some countries, the taxation on the two prospective models will be no different either and so BMW alone will need to use its levers to make this an attractive proposition.

A brilliant car and with outstanding engineering. I'll order one..... anyone heard about Uk price or launch ?

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by knepsterd

With this announcement and the M5 having switch on/off awd and 600 hp
Say goodbye to holding any fcking value on a f10 M5
You would have to be desperate to buy today, wait a little bit longer.
2013 and 2014 will take a masssive hit in a few months.
Non CPO 2014 non-comp pack with hi 20- Lo 30 thousand miles can be had for south of $60. Putting pressure on 2013 to be near or under $50k very soon.

Its a car man. Not a priceless heirloom. The F10 M5 is a great car but I would not pay 100+K for it. Neither w the new M5 w AWD. Its a big car. I may downsize for the M3 at some point when it comes out because it will be the same size as the F10. Still the M5 is soooooo sooo fast and sooo soooo nice to drive. Cars are to be driven not be queened on trailers.

[Mbbrewer]

Originally Posted by rallybull

So no chances for 550i RWD at all? What a shame.

Not really. That much power is worthless without AWD.

[3M TAPE]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It rocks in Touring form too. As we will see very,very soon in time for Geneva.

Scott, Bring it to the US. No I'm serious.

[mikey0120]

Love it. Need to get back in the game...