M5 compared to 540... (archive)

I am debating whether to keep my '99 540i/6 and SC it or go for the M5. Is the M5 vs the 540 be comparable to like the 540 to 530? I know you only have the M for a day or so, but do you think the M is worth the extra $20-25k over the 540?
What year is the M5? BTW, how much did you sell your 540 and how much did you buy the M5?
Glad to see you'r happy with the mew toy.
Thanks
Derek

If we only take the HP difference, then imagine your 540 against a 523 (same hp diff: 400>286>172)or if you want, even a 528 (192 hp but torquier)Ride included, the 540 would be tighter than the 523 as well (but probably even here less difference than M5/540).
I had several BMW's (almost all 5 series) since 1985 (started with the e-28 528i, e-28 535iM (sport), e-34 525i 12v, e-34 535i, e-34 525i 24v, e-39 525 tds, e-39 535i + 2 e-30's and 1 e-31), I drove for 1 week a e-34 540, and NO ONE amazed me so much as the M5. No ONE even close to the monster, NO ONE had me realizing how bad a driver I really am (thought I knew how to drive fast...BS!)
Not untill you sit on the M5 (unless you had similar beasts) you know what acceleration is (not 0/60, but 90/130-140 too), and believe me,( I ride a 2 wheeler with 150 hp RWHP (Yoshi-kit), rode on track (amateur)), this is different. Again, not only about speed, but the way it delivers it and the way you must readdapt to the cornering speed on a public road, so, IMHO try riding an M5 before making up your mind, and then start comparing time sheets and price differences, or else, you'll never know.
Marcelo

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