Official pics: BMW M5 Touring

[gjg]

Originally Posted by Leadfoot
I know that the two can't be compared on a handling/performance level, my statement was why buy an estate M5 or any M model for that matter. I don't see the logic in a hi-peformance rwd estate car. It doesn't suit the job as well as X5 on a practical level or the RS6 Avant which can turn it's hand to anything.

thats says it all

[Speedou]

How can it be so hard? M5 with bigger trunk? So clear

[Mori]

I kinda understand the M5 Estate.

For the same reasons I drive an Avant - I need the lugage space. Someone may prefer BMW's, doesn't want a SUV and wants high performance. However due to winter conditions I prefer AWD.

[AndyBG]

No, 19992 with the 3,8 liter engine.

Ok, Gustav.

I am very good informed on that car, 3.8l 340 hp 6 speed...

I don't want to question your knowledge, but I was so sure that '94 was correct year...

But, you are probably wright...

[LU-RS6]

In my opinion, this car will be a hit among bmw lovers. Too bad they haven't widened the body a bit on the rear tires. I do not think this is an ugly car to be honest.

[tazsura]

Ok, Gustav.

I am very good informed on that car, 3.8l 340 hp 6 speed...

I don't want to question your knowledge, but I was so sure that '94 was correct year...

But, you are probably wright...

The first E34 M5 Touring was produced in March 1992 with production running through to August 1995. All were 3.8 and obviously LHD.

As for the current model, I think they should have kept the standard M5 alloys rather than put the M6 wheels on it. The extra slab-sidedness of the Touring makes the wheels look tiny.

Taz

[AndyBG]

I think they should have kept the standard M5 alloys rather than put the M6 wheels on it.

That trend is very present on the limousine, all most 85 % of all e60 M5s I saw had those M6 wheells...

[tazsura]

Your right Andy. I've been seeing more and more Saloon's with the M6 alloys. These do not look that bad.

It's just with the added bulk of the Touring model, the wheels look lost in the arches!

Taz

[Klint]

oh dear, very miserable.

[Erik]

Could be fun until this arrives...

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_...sid=289&page=1

[3abdo]

The only explanation i can find is that BMW don't want to let audi and MB rule the competition, they want there share in, and of course they can relie on many buyers who will go just for the name...

[Leadfoot]

I have said this before, does that look like a very big intercooler just below the grille.:eye: Who said it wasn't turboed.

[Mori]

Could be an oil cooler.

[Speedou]

I have said this before, does that look like a very big intercooler just below the grille.:eye: Who said it wasn't turboed.

You can see the same at 545 etc models. No turbos on BMW M-models...thank god!

[Leadfoot]

Could be an oil cooler.

Yeap, I thought of that but I reckoned I should put the question out to the rest of you.

Speedou,

I couldn't agree more, thanks god because that paves the way for RS Audis to walk all over them.

[Benman]

Could be fun until this arrives...

Exactly...

Ben

[bilbozilla]

You tell me and the rest of us what the point of this car is, because I am at a lost. The M3/M Roadster & Coupe/M5 and M6 I get, just not the estate versions.

Help me understand.

Having purchased an E55 estate for my wife, I got it because I didn't want to get an SUV. I'm still not a big fan of Mercedes. It is not the best handling vehicle in the world, but it gets the job done and it has plenty of power. The fact of the matter is none of these cars make sense. They're bought because the people that buy them are passionate about their performance.

The only reason I didn't get the M5 estate for her is that it wasn't available.
I would imagine the bulk of these cars are purchased by enthusiast husbands.

These cars have nothing to do with sanity or reason.

[Klint]

Good words there, J.

More nightmares for me tonight!