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| Message: | looking for a while. I think the Stock suspension suits the car perfectly for its oringinal purpose. Most people here seem to like to make the car into more of a racer. I think almost everyone will tell you that stiffening up the shocks and removing the SLS is best. I am almost alone on my stance that this is a 4 door luxury sedan that just happens to be fast. I like the comfortable, yet controlled factory ride. I have re-done my suspension with OEM parts, and I like it. Now compared to my e36 M3 the M5 is quite squishy... but just every so wonderful to go on a fast cruise. The stock configuration is extremely tossable, and there is lots and lots of grip. but compared to a modern BMW, the feel is a little rubbery. It is a difficult decision if you should stiffen it up. I like the SLS in the rear, I use the M5 for carrying friends etc.. and I think it is good to have the auto-levelling. If you drive alone mostly.. there is some potential benefit in ultimate handling with the sls gone. I guess I am lucky that I have the choice, and if I want track style handling, I can use the M3, if I want the businessman express... I use the M5. If you end up getting a mint M5, with under 60k miles.. it will cost around 18-20. maybe more. In that case I strongly suggest that you are buying a collector car and modding it needs to be well thought out. a sub 100k mile car that is in fantastic shape will be around 14k for a doccumented history car. If you find cars less than 10k.. beware.. there must be a reason. Good luck and keep us posted. | ||||
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