M5 vs. 540-all around drivability (archive)

I have seen I few posts in the archives comparing the performance of the M5 and the 540/6, but I would appreciate any comments comparing overall drivability and long-term use.

The M5 unquestionably performs better, but how would these two cars compare, say over a long drive? Is it more work to clutch,shift, and steer the M5? Would you become more quickly fatigued on a long trip? Would it be a pain in stop-and-go rush hour traffic?

Do most M5 owners reserve the car for fair weather? Would you put snow tires on it and go skiing?

I guess I am wondering if the M5 is strictly suited to performance driving in good weather, or whether it can be used as an all-around car that also happens to be one of the fastest sedans on the planet?

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Re: M5 vs. 540-all around drivability Dr. Gene Lingerfelt 20:03 4/22/2001 (0)
Re: M5 vs. 540-all around drivability John B 06:43 4/22/2001 (0)
Re: M5 vs. 540-all around drivability Paul 19:10 4/21/2001 (0)
Re: M5 vs. 540-all around drivability Jamie C 12:03 4/21/2001 (0)
Re: M5 vs. 540-all around drivability JEM 08:14 4/21/2001 (0)
Very driveable blue max 19:39 4/20/2001 (1)
- Re: Very driveable blue max 19:54 4/20/2001 (0)

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