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      05-17-2018, 12:41 PM   #23
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I know it is very much down to circumstances and existing Insurance costs. But just wondering how much people were charged by their insurance companies for adding the MPPSK?

My insurance company wants another £95.00 on top of the original £470.00.
So around 20% increase.
Still a very decent price for insurance of that car!
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OK then....my impressions.

The 1st picture should tell you all you need to know.

When I collected the car I drove half a mile to a shop and was not really impressed. But I couldn't really open it up. I thought have I made a mistake ??? had you lot oversold it!

In the end I did end up taking the long way home with the windows down. And after 20 mins (when I am sure the exhaust needed heating up or something) oh boy does this thing scream when you get beyond 4k revs.
And then when you get beyond 5.5k revs the noise is accompanied with an almost jet sounding whistle.

At low speed there is a gentle low rumble with slight burbles on the overrun.
On long overruns I did get a couple of pops, after driving hard.

At low revs with high demand the turbo spool is definitely louder.

I love it..... makes the car an M-Lite

A definite sleeper being an estate.

Also got a couple of looks when flooring it, so it must be pretty loud.

Affixed the obligatory M Performance stickers on when I got home.

Don't want to dwell on negatives....all due to the dealer.
Didn't keep me in the loop when they were delayed, and I think they have slightly scuffed the rear bumper, but hopefully they will polish out.
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Still a very decent price for insurance of that car!
Yes I agree.... can't complain really. just hope they don't hike the price too much next year if I stay with them.
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OK then....my impressions.

The 1st picture should tell you all you need to know.

When I collected the car I drove half a mile to a shop and was not really impressed. But I couldn't really open it up. I thought have I made a mistake ??? had you lot oversold it!

In the end I did end up taking the long way home with the windows down. And after 20 mins (when I am sure the exhaust needed heating up or something) oh boy does this thing scream when you get beyond 4k revs.
And then when you get beyond 5.5k revs the noise is accompanied with an almost jet sounding whistle.

At low speed there is a gentle low rumble with slight burbles on the overrun.
On long overruns I did get a couple of pops, after driving hard.

At low revs with high demand the turbo spool is definitely louder.

I love it..... makes the car an M-Lite

A definite sleeper being an estate.

Also got a couple of looks when flooring it, so it must be pretty loud.

Affixed the obligatory M Performance stickers on when I got home.

Don't want to dwell on negatives....all due to the dealer.
Didn't keep me in the loop when they were delayed, and I think they have slightly scuffed the rear bumper, but hopefully they will polish out.
Do you think the performance has improved beyond 20BHP?.
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      05-17-2018, 03:15 PM   #27
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Do you think the performance has improved beyond 20BHP?.
21 BHP maybe

I think so. More day to day comparing with my G30 non MPPSK will give me a better impression.


Definitely gives the car more Drama which is what I was looking for.


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Hi nsa100

Hmmmm …….. I hate to say "I/We told you so", but your car is now a "sleeper" to take on all the wannabees. Just a note that your mid range is improved, so try yo keep your license and avoid the speed traps.
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Hmmmm …….. I hate to say "I/We told you so", but your car is now a "sleeper" to take on all the wannabees. Just a note that your mid range is improved, so try yo keep your license and avoid the speed traps.
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You were all correct. Just glad it meets expectation for the cost.

Get nice overrun pops when the car is cold (more fuelling) if you let of the gas after hard acceleration.


My V70R used to do this, and kind of reminds me of that. Makes my the decision to go back to petrol powered the correct one (over the 530d).

Will be interesting to see if the mpg recovers once if I start driving 'normally' again.

I will try some higher octane petrol on the next fill up, as again you used to feel difference in the V70R, I presume due to the higher boost.
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How does it feel driving in comfort mode, is the software making a significant difference or do you need to go to sport to feel the difference?

I had a Polestar upgrade on a Volvo V70 2.5T and the change was like chalk and cheese even at low revs and driving gently
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How does it feel driving in comfort mode, is the software making a significant difference or do you need to go to sport to feel the difference?

I had a Polestar upgrade on a Volvo V70 2.5T and the change was like chalk and cheese even at low revs and driving gently
Only had it in comfort for about 30 seconds to be honest.

Need to try for an extended period.

I think the 'step' from comfort to sport is about the same as a standard 540i (non mppsk)

I will report back.
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My family all think it is louder than the M5 CP (F10) when the windows are down on hard acceleration !!


They do remind me though it is not as good as C63s we had.
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My family all think it is louder than the M5 CP (F10) when the windows are down on hard acceleration !!


They do remind me though it is not as good as C63s we had.
I thought you would like it. Is it worth £3K+ well debatable but I think so.
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I thought you would like it. Is it worth £3K+ well debatable but I think so.
I think so yes. The more I drive it the more I love it. Going to South Wales next week so I can give it a proper run, with the windows up and down to get a full impression.

I think isolation it seems a little pricey. But having said that if it was available when I ordered the car I probably wouldn't had thought twice about it. What's another £3k on £51k list price of the car, especially on PCP?

They should offer it as a factory option for £2-2.5k and save all the hassle of getting it installed and wasting components. (which reminds me the dealer didn't offer me the parts back. The rear trim may come in handy if the wife scratches hers)


May have had to drop the B&W speaker upgrade though.
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I think so yes. The more I drive it the more I love it. Going to South Wales next week so I can give it a proper run, with the windows up and down to get a full impression.

I think isolation it seems a little pricey. But having said that if it was available when I ordered the car I probably wouldn't had thought twice about it. What's another £3k on £51k list price of the car, especially on PCP?

They should offer it as a factory option for £2-2.5k and save all the hassle of getting it installed and wasting components. (which reminds me the dealer didn't offer me the parts back. The rear trim may come in handy if the wife scratches hers)


May have had to drop the B&W speaker upgrade though.
I did not ask for the STD bits, I find the HK system ok for me.
I did a run down to Felixstow Saturday, got 36 MPG !!!! wow. Wife in the car made the difference.
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I did not ask for the STD bits, I find the HK system ok for me.
I did a run down to Felixstow Saturday, got 36 MPG !!!! wow. Wife in the car made the difference.
Well done......your right foot must of been aching with not being able to extend it for a while.

I used to only get 37MPG with my 535d F11 on run.
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Well done......your right foot must of been aching with not being able to extend it for a while.

I used to only get 37MPG with my 535d F11 on run.
TBH this M5 I have now did 27 MPG on the London run 102 miles each way through to south London over the Tower bridge, returned at rush hour through `london boot up the A11, refilled (brim to Brim). 27 MPG amazed.
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Just had my MPPSK installed. Would definitely recommend Sytner Birmingham who did mine at a very good price. Also got to drive a new 3 series (1day) and an M5 (2 days).

Insurance was another story! Hastings could not quote for the mods so had to shop around in panic as they gave 7 days to cancel the policy. A lot of companies could not quote or the ones that did were extortionate. Eventually found a good policy with Aviva. Both exhaust mod and engine tune declared and covered. They went in to detail in terms of the bhp gained (340 to 360) and spoke to the underwriter whilst I was on the phone. Would definitely recommend Aviva. Try and avoid Hastings if you’re thinking of doing mods mid term.

The MPPSK - sound is definitely improved, the rear looks much better than standard and it has more poke than before 😊
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TBH this M5 I have now did 27 MPG on the London run 102 miles each way through to south London over the Tower bridge, returned at rush hour through `london boot up the A11, refilled (brim to Brim). 27 MPG amazed.
Had an M5 for 2 days and that thing is a beast. Very good fun and brutal for a daily driver - had it in sport plus mostly 😁 Reminds me of Clarkson saying the Alpina is a good daily driver but M5 is definitely the more racing focussed.
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Had an M5 for 2 days and that thing is a beast. Very good fun and brutal for a daily driver - had it in sport plus mostly 😁 Reminds me of Clarkson saying the Alpina is a good daily driver but M5 is definitely the more racing focussed.
I have the new F90 M5 Competition now, this things a beast.


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I have the new F90 M5 Competition now, this things a beast.


The one I had was exactly like that. An 18 plate with full carbon kit. The exhaust was savage in sports plus mode. Must’ve been a competition though I didn’t check
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The one I had was exactly like that. An 18 plate with full carbon kit. The exhaust was savage in sports plus mode. Must’ve been a competition though I didn’t check
Though it didn’t have those wheels. So maybe not...
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Though it didn’t have those wheels. So maybe not...
Those are the Competition wheels, it sounds great too.
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Though it didn’t have those wheels. So maybe not...
Those are the Competition wheels, it sounds great too.
Is there anyway F10 M5 comparable to your F90 M5 comp since you had F10 M5

I test drove an F10 M5 and I really like the engine note when downshifting.
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