My lease is ending next month on my M5. I'm having a super hard time figuring out what to do. Although It's had a few issues (transmission fixed under warranty.. Twice) It still seems to me like almost the perfect car.

I'm leaning towards a 997s. At times I miss the feel of a compact sports car. But I also know I'll miss the power and room

Anyone else move on to something else from an e60 m5?

 

997TT or GT3 (I did the former).

 

Stay with V10 and get a Gallardo!!!

 

im in the same situation right now, i returned my m5 two weeks ago. i was looking into the aston martin v8 vantage but all the ones ive found have pretty rediculous apr's. another car i was looking into was the 997 turbo but they are a dime a dozen these days. btw, about your tranny issues, was your car a 6speed or smg?

 

lease another m5?

 

the 977TT is really nice car.. am driving the M6 ( SMG ) and I love the car. how about Mercedes 63 AMG .. its nice and fast too

 

if you have a daily already i say GT3 and don't look back

 

agreed.

 

if you want the space back, get the s4 and spend the remainder on some sick mods, youll feel it back its so much fun and by far one of the sexiest cars on the street

 

Which transmission was replaced under warranty? I assume it was the manual.

 

Best 2 seaters under $170K: Audi R8 5.2, Ford GT, Z06 (the ZR1 is not worth almost double the price) or a 997TT.

Best 4 seaters: M3 DCT, C63....or wait for the new 5 series with the V8TT 400HP/450TQ.

 

997tt

 

If you are spending 170k+ then look no further because LP560 is your answer!

 

I just totaled my 08 M5 and have been trying to replace it for the past couple weeks. The problem is the '10 e60 M5 leases at about 1600/month. significantly higher than a year ago when they were blowing them out. It seems like all the manufactures decreased production and not only that, residuals fell through the floor because there are so many used luxury and sports cars out there in the secondary market.

I came from a 996 turbo into a M5 and it wasn't bad, but going from a 10cyl beast to a 997 s would bore the crap out of you. There is just no excitement driving that car. No exhilaration. You can extend the lease of your M5 if you are interested.

 

IMO...if you want to go compact do the 997tt or GT3.