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Re: Thanks for the thoughtful response. (archive)
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Posted by Norm on December 01, 2001 at 15:52:44:

In Reply to: Re: Thanks for the thoughtful response. posted by D.Arnold - ///M5 El Monstro on December 01, 2001 at 15:33:38:


I don't have the M- Audio. I have the DSP like I did in my 540. You're right, not totally awful, and since i haven't had the M- Audio or have even heard it - i don't miss it. The PDC is okay - but I did fine w/o it in my 540. I can't say that it has"saved" me from damage to the rearend, as I look carefully anyway - So? I suppose If you wanted all the other stuff - you could get a loaded 540, but you not buying the car for the PDC or M- Audio? I'd venture a guess that you're "looking" at it for the 394 horses that are going to make you scream like a school boy when you slam down the accelerator and you're pushed deep into your seat from the g-force as the M5 unleashes down the road!
Then - Hit the "SPORT" button! Fly into a turn or two and feel how the M5 sneaks in an explodes of any winding pass, all the while keeping you in comfort and in command, tucked in to the sportseats. Woof ! What a ride.
Good luck Norm - Please let me know!

David

Silverstone Exterior / Silverstone & Black Interior w / Wood trim. Like Marcelo said: You're not going to be jumping into the car with dirty lubed overalls?

Audio can be upgraded in other ways - and PDC- maybe you can live without? I understand your "resale" concerns - but, you need to buy/invest/drop the cash into something YOU will love, and feel good about
driving ALOT!

Comfort is the key, and regrets are the killer.
I for one would love to have another M5er in Silverstone around here- but just make sure you can live / sleep well at night without the features you've raised concerns about.

Good Luck

David

00 Silverstone / Silverstone-Black


Originally wanted blk interior. Car I will be looking at has silverstone. Any comments on silverstone? Does it hold up to dirt and wear as well as I think blk might? On the plus side, probably not as hot in summer ..

Rgds,
Norm


Unfortunately, my 540i/6 did not have shades or PDC so I don't really know if I would like those options or not. I didn't have rear fold-down seats either and I think I want them (car I will look at has 'em). I had the DSP premium stereo in the 540i - not totally awful. I'm guessing that would be the standard M5 stereo (anyone?). So I really need to decide. I know I wished I had gotten the Nav in my 540i but that won't be an issue with the M5.

Rgds,
Norm


Wow, what a description. If you were the sales guy, I'd be handing you a check now!! Ha Ha!! You are right. I already had the 540 and really wished I had more (not more options necessarily - well, except the Nav for sure - but more of the little 'horsies'!! I better check the V1 site and see if it's time to upgrade my V1 yet.

OT: That's if I don't lose internet service!! I just heard Excite-at-Home is having big problems and therefore so will AT&T - my provider.

Rgds,
Norm


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