Z8 in, M5 out. (archive)

Also, there is an M5 / Z8 meet around Boston on the 28th of April (Sat). Anybody from this board planning on attending the meet? Here's a link with more info: http://www.bimmer.org/z8/messages/messages/4114.html

With all the media accolades and owner enthusiasm surrounding the M5, I decided to give the M5 a go. But I learned that I simply prefer being behind the wheel of lighter-weight, 2-door sports cars. I am very fortunate to have had the chance to own an M5 -- that I realize.

M5 Pros:
- Great for cruising on the highway. Throw her into 5th or 6th and she gobbles up miles.
- Plentiful torque throughout the rev range.
- Comfortable for daily driving.
- Nice mild visual differentiators from other 5-series (e.g., sharp 18s, quad exhaust, sleek side-view mirrors).
- Bang for the buck (just about everything is standard equipment).

M5 Cons:
- Too much weight, preventing the car from being truly sporty.
- Too quiet throughout the rev range.
- Overboosted steering, even in sport mode.
- Shift-throws a bit too long. The 2-3 is notorious.
- M-Audio disappointing.
- Nav system a pain to use and not always giving the best routes.
- DSC a bit eager to kick-in and then over-manage.

Anybody own(ed) both? Impressions / comparison between the 2?

- A-Train

Follow Ups:

Re: Z8 in, M5 out. Ron G 22:23 4/22/2001 (0)
I sold my M5 and have a 996tt on order (m) Craig 10:53 4/21/2001 (2)
- Re: I sold my M5 and have a 996tt on order (m) A-Train 18:54 4/21/2001 (1)
  - Black/Black and no wood interior (eom) Craig 19:26 4/21/2001 (0)

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