[goodbyalfa]

In for a service, but not much at all in the shop to eye, but this is a beast.

[RobUK]

When in for my (contactless) oil change earlier this week they had a Marina Blue M5 CP in the showroom. Having seen one the same colour equipped with HRE P200 wheels, I did start thinking it would make an ideal motor for doing the monthly south coast to North Yorkshire run. Must resist...

(Incidentally, those wheels are £2,500 each... I checked!)

[Malone]

Originally Posted by RobUK

(Incidentally, those wheels are £2,500 each... I checked!)

EACH?! holy hell - the way the missus kerbs our wheels I’d need to remortgage every couple of months just to keep up

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

In for a service, but not much at all in the shop to eye, but this is a beast.

Is that dealer closing down...that's the emptiest showroom I've seen!

[C320]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Is that dealer closing down...that's the emptiest showroom I've seen!

I think the cars are social distancing too

[RobUK]

Originally Posted by Malone

EACH?! holy hell - the way the missus kerbs our wheels I’d need to remortgage every couple of months just to keep up

Yep! I did casually enquire about a fitment for the F30 and they do a 19" set that will fit (albeit an inch wider). Spending £10K on wheels for what is at best a £17K car is what got me thinking about the upgrade. So £17K for mine, plus the £10K I saved on the wheels, that's £27K so far - gotta love the man maths

[goodbyalfa]

Originally Posted by C320

I think the cars are social distancing too

Exactly that

[3FortyI]

I've seen one on the road, M5C and surprisingly he was a spirited driver.. from a red light, that launch and composure of the car is another level.

I would get one in a heartbeat.. one of my favorite Ms

[jackstrath]

I got to drive one around my local track, and no word of a lie the straight line power is absolute bonkers! My local track has a 2nd gear hairpin and the traction out of that and up the hill on the start finish straight was probably on par with my light weight race car running 450bhp!

[Tengocity]

On a wide road they're great, but I tried driving one round some local roads and it was ridiculous. It's just too wide to take out for a spirited drive, not to mention that you can only keep full throttle for a few seconds before you have to lift for something... cyclist, other cars, jail!

As a car to get somewhere on the other side of the country/continent really quickly, I can't think of anything better.

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

On a wide road they're great, but I tried driving one round some local roads and it was ridiculous. It's just too wide to take out for a spirited drive, not to mention that you can only keep full throttle for a few seconds before you have to lift for something... cyclist, other cars, jail!

As a car to get somewhere on the other side of the country/continent really quickly, I can't think of anything better.

+1 They are a Intercontinental Ballistic Missile great for hammering across Germany etc. Not so neat for UK B roads..

[davyk31]

My dealers showroom is the same with about 4 cars in the whole place. Not sure why it has to be so empty.

[Malone]

Originally Posted by RobUK

Yep! I did casually enquire about a fitment for the F30 and they do a 19" set that will fit (albeit an inch wider). Spending £10K on wheels for what is at best a £17K car is what got me thinking about the upgrade. So £17K for mine, plus the £10K I saved on the wheels, that's £27K so far - gotta love the man maths

😂. Don’t forget you’ll also be saving £55 a year on mot’s plus if you’re spending out on extended warranty on your current car - that’ll be saved too. Does that £10k of wheels include tyres? there’s a saving there to be had to, I reckon we’re nearly pushing £30k now 😂

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by mikeoz

+1 They are a Intercontinental Ballistic Missile great for hammering across Germany etc. Not so neat for UK B roads..

Oh I dont know, you can have a bit of fun on the back roads of the Chilterns, trust me....

[RobUK]

Originally Posted by Malone

😂. Don’t forget you’ll also be saving £55 a year on mot’s plus if you’re spending out on extended warranty on your current car - that’ll be saved too. Does that £10k of wheels include tyres? there’s a saving there to be had to, I reckon we’re nearly pushing £30k now 😂

Yep, price doesn't include tyres. Come to think of it, we probably won't be taking any holidays this year so that's another £15K.

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by RobUK

Yep, price doesn't include tyres. Come to think of it, we probably won't be taking any holidays this year so that's another £15K.

Here you go, £1k a month for 10,000 miles, and no deposit. Pretty good deal I think......

https://leasing.com/main-dealers/pet.../m5/538638564/

[speedski]

Would rather have the new one, liking the new grill, the screen inside is far too big though.

https://www.motor1.com/photo/5045555...5-competition/

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by RobUK

Yep, price doesn't include tyres. Come to think of it, we probably won't be taking any holidays this year so that's another £15K.

The no holidays' went into the Business Case with SWMBO

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by speedski

Would rather have the new one, liking the new grill, the screen inside is far too big though.

https://www.motor1.com/photo/5045555...5-competition/

Not sure the grille, lights or screen really matter when you drive one! It is all about the driving....