M5 Tourer

[Ant1]

Had it 18 months now which is the longest I have ever kept a car. It really gets under your skin, lots of,space, comfortable, goes like stink and sounds great as standard.

Not had any issues with it tbh other than a few bits under warranty, more the common issues they suffer with.

Just fitted 4x new Mich Supersports, on my 2nd set and they only last 7k but worth it. MPG is truly shocking @ 13mpg but I really don't care.

Anyhow, 6 monthly detail just done and she still looks sharp.

 

[adamlstr]

I would love one of these, but the 'fix figures' scare the s**t out of me.

Things like secondary cats, and secondary silencers wouldn't last long if I had one. :smilingimp:

 

[Silent_Scone]

Wish my house came with that many cylinders. Love all you cars, Ant!

 

[Craig]

Just awesome. Would love one as a family rocket lol

 

[Crybert]

What a machine. That engine will never be replicated

 

[Stefan.]

What an epic barge

So cool

 

[SharkyUK]

Absolutely love that, mate - fair play!

 

[Ant1]

I would love one of these, but the 'fix figures' scare the s**t out of me.

Things like secondary cats, and secondary silencers wouldn't last long if I had one. :smilingimp:

If you buy one with under 60k on the clock you can add on dealer warranty, no drama than.

Need to keep exhaust stock due to warranty.

 

[Ian_182]

Still looks a lovely car @Ant1
And I agree warranty is a must when Vanos replacement can set you back 6k at a dealer.

 

[Gally]

Engine of the God's. Must be a real rare car? Shame about the exhaust as they do sound nice and fruity with another set-up, it obviously wasn't designed to be a loud saloon.

 

[Ant1]

Engine of the God's. Must be a real rare car? Shame about the exhaust as they do sound nice and fruity with another set-up, it obviously wasn't designed to be a loud saloon.

I'm really keen to play with the exhaust but don't want to risk future warranty claims, especially if it's a big one.

They only built 208 world wide and they where all sold in Europe, last time I checked there where only 160 left.

 

[mak2503]

Absolutely love these things. Don't know how many times I have watched that Top Gear episode where they pitched it against the E63 AMG on the runway.
I looked into these a few years back when I was compiling my dream car and this seemed to cover all basis. I remember reading somewhere that the fuel tanks are really small so you only get 200 miles or so to a tank. Would still buy one just for that engine.

 

[Philip.]

Love them, and that's gorgeous.

 

[Ant1]

Fuel

Absolutely love these things. Don't know how many times I have watched that Top Gear episode where they pitched it against the E63 AMG on the runway.
I looked into these a few years back when I was compiling my dream car and this seemed to cover all basis. I remember reading somewhere that the fuel tanks are really small so you only get 200 miles or so to a tank. Would still buy one just for that engine.

Fuel tank capacity is s**t!

I also owned a E63 AMG estate (same as top gear vid) before the M5. Fuel tank was much larger!!!

 

[Gally]

How do the 2 compare Ant? Great comparison for you in fairness.

 

[Ray Gin]

Great! I had a 'play' with one in my Z4M about a year ago when coming off a roundabout. I got owned obviously, but f**k me it sounded amazing! One of my all time favourite engine noises ever.

 

[McGherkin]

Estate versions of super saloons > saloon versions of super saloons.

If I'm being absolutely honest I'd have the E63 out of the two, but that's mainly just because I'm a merc man. I'd still sell my dick to have either.

 

[Ant1]

Engine of the God's. Must be a real rare car? Shame about the exhaust as they do sound nice and fruity with another set-up, it obviously wasn't designed to be a loud saloon.

Quite a lot of differences but will keep it short.

Mercedes feels like a much better built car, brakes are better, feels more solid, interior quality although looks dated, makes my M5 feel like a mondeo.

Grunt, Mercedes is smooth as silk, glides along effortless and you always here the rumble from engine/exhaust.

Tank in the AMG is larger and I averaged 16-17mpg which is quite a difference between the two.

However, the M5 is and feels much better to drive, better control, puts the power down better, more focused, and although the gearbox is harsh, when your diving it hard, it's sublime.

If I wanted comfort etc, AMG fits the bill, but if you are a focused driver that wants the most out the performance, other than the brakes, M5 wins in all areas.

Both amazing cars though and enjoyed owning them.

 

[ForceIndia]

Think I'd have the merc, purely because of the gearbox (with it being an executive saloon).

An i8 with that lump would be phenomenal.

 

[Ant1]

Think I'd have the merc, purely because of the gearbox (with it being an executive saloon).

An i8 with that lump would be phenomenal.

Other issue with the AMG was that in manual mode to use paddles, you couldn't bulk shift from say 6th to 3rd, you have to change all way down the gears, friggin annoying.

 

[ColinG]

Some car! I really love it. There's an M5 vid on YouTube with a full eisenmann and no stupid music and it's just utter ear p**n!

When these were on top gear did he say they had something random like a moving boot floor or was that the merc??

 

[ColinG]

 

[182Trophy]

How much is the extended warranty if you buy below 60k? I have to have one of these.

 

[Ant1]

How much is the extended warranty if you buy below 60k? I have to have one of these.

£93 per month with a £250 excess per claim.

Some car! I really love it. There's an M5 vid on YouTube with a full eisenmann and no stupid music and it's just utter ear p**n!

When these were on top gear did he say they had something random like a moving boot floor or was that the merc??

Neither that I know of.

 

[terryc101]

Mother of god!

That sound coming from a 4 door family car is just amazing.

 

[182Trophy]

Ignore the lil Wayne s**t and skip to 45seconds. One of the best production car sounds ever!