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Re: Looking at 540iM -- but what about M5? (archive)
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Posted by collyer on March 29, 2002 at 11:17:31:

In Reply to: Looking at 540iM -- but what about M5? posted by Matt Finizio on March 23, 2002 at 14:09:46:


Caution: Questions that are probably frequently asked inside (did my best with search, but had to post):

I've been looking at E34 540i's for a little while, and am just about ready to buy. However, a thought occurred to me earlier today -- why not at least look at an M5? I had never really looked before because I had heard a couple people say that the 540i actually has better acceleration because of the V8, but this doesn't sound right for an M car. I know I am asking a biased crowd, but the M5 must be quicker -- and better;) --, no? Additionally, I was prepared to spend about 15-18k on a clean 94-95 540i -- if I were to raise my sights to the M5, what kind of a price difference would I see? Also, I would not have to worry about the Nikasil issue, right? I'm just looking for some advice, if anyone has any to offer.

My '91 M5 has 153xxx miles on it, a Dinan chip, and the '95 Parallel 18s, and I still love driving it every day. Not a better sedan out there. You shouldn't pay more than 20k for a very nice one, and beware of paying more than 15k for a beat one. The 540i is soft compared to the M5, but you should drive one - it is a firm ride, not harsh. Harsh is the new M3 with the optional 19" wheels! The 540i is great around town (V8 torque, automatic), but nothing sounds as good from the cockpit as the M5.
collyer


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