Just got a call from my local bimmer dealership and someone backed out on an M5 sept allocation with an oct. delivery. I was originally on the list but backed out because of the appearance, I-drive etc., but the reviews have been fantastic. There are a number of posts on the M5 board about the new M5 besting our TTs.

Do you guys think I am crazy considering trading my TT for the M5? I would only plan on keeping the M5 until the 997 TT comes out--hopefully by next fall.

 

I would not buy a first year car from any manufacturer.

 

If you're planning to get the 997TT anyways, I wouldn't go against it. It's an awesome car overall and nothing's wrong with change. It will be nice to try something new out.

 

Even one that I intend to hold for about a year?

 

Totally depends on what you want? A four door family sedan that goes like stink in a straight line or a two door sports car that will WASTE the M5 around corners or on the track.

 

Keep the TT

 

If you don't want it, I'll take it, safe investment, they're selling for $10-15k over list!!!!

Also check out m5board.com, a couple have been dyno'ed, guess they are testing in the 530-540hp range... BMW underrated them from the factory... That car is a beast!!

Lou

 

why not get it? you can drive it for a year and probably not lose much $$ at all. Just be prepared for some issues with that 1st year car. Just ask all the m3 smg owners.

 

maxwell i have an 03 M3 w/ SMG--what kind of problems are talking about with the SMG?

 

Just do it!

 

I had ZERO problems with my first year M3 SMG.. lol.. noone I know had any issues either.

 

Sell the M3 and the 330ci and get the M5. You won't look back. Saw it in person this weekend and damn what a stance, one of my dream cars.

 

Your engine hasn't blown up yet?

 

Get the M5. Try it out.
But if you want to mod the cars then keep the TT.
I had a SMG M3 and loved it. The SMG is awesome!

 

Get the M5 - it is an amazing car. Getting an early allocation car will allow you to drive if for a year and lose little or no money (as noted above). It is a great daily driver and will be a rocket.

I would not be too concerned about 1st year issues as the car has been selling in Europe for 9 months and M5's have never been know as cars with issues as they always come out well after the current 5 series has worked out all the bugs. I have had 4 M5's - 1988, 1993, 2000 and 2003 and all were outstanding cars without a single issue. My 2000 was the first m5 delivered at my dealer. I have a new one coming sometime early next year.

If you list of other cars is past cars and you only have one the m5 will be quite different than your Turbo. It could replace the Turbo and the SUV. If that list includes your current cars, then consider an SUV, an M5 and the Turbo!

Again if you can get that allocation spot take the car, get it, it you don't like it you can flip it and loose nothing. Sell your Turbo after you decide which one you want.

JCM