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Gustav

January 9th, 2007, 14:58

Set your target: Avant :race:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=87899

http://m5board.com/articles/m5touring/17l.jpg (http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=87899)

Benman

January 9th, 2007, 15:27

I don't like the looks of the new BMWs and this one is no different. That said, a wagon is much more practical and a great idea for BMW to finally offer one. Kudos to them.:thumb:

Ben:addict:

The RS6

January 9th, 2007, 15:53

UUUUGGGGLLLLYYYY :eye:

Ruergard

January 9th, 2007, 16:35

It took some time... ;)

Well, I think it looks better than the saloon. But I still having problems with the new BMW design... it just isn't that good looking.. :/

Leadfoot

January 9th, 2007, 16:54

The perfect performance BMW for the winter. It allows you to put lots of extra weight over the rear axle to get some grip.:hihi:

Joking a side, why?

If you wanted to carry extra loads why would one pick it over a X5 4.8.

JavierNuvolari

January 9th, 2007, 16:55

It took them some time indeed. Very nice...a family car with 507hp and rear wheel drive....just a Hi-Per Audi wannabe if you ask me.
Hi-Per family cars(station wagons) are Audi...period:cool2: .

Peace,

Javier

Gustav

January 9th, 2007, 17:00

You cannot compare a X5 with an M5 in temrs of performance :alig:

If you wanted to carry extra loads why would one pick it over a X5 4.8.

Gustav

January 9th, 2007, 17:02

BMW was first with the high performance wagon concept. M5 340 HP in 1992 :applause:

It took them some time indeed. Very nice...a family car with 507hp and rear wheel drive....just a Hi-Per Audi wannabe if you ask me.
Hi-Per family cars(station wagons) are Audi...period:cool2: .

Peace,

Javier

AndyBG

January 9th, 2007, 17:26

BMW was first with the high performance wagon concept. M5 340 HP in 1992 :applause:

Was it ?

I didn't know that BMW relesed e34 M5 Touring that early... wasn't that in 1994?

Same year wehn Audi introduced :king: RS 2 :bow: , ultimate station wagon ! Best ever !

Erik

January 9th, 2007, 17:43

It looks better than the sedan.

JavierNuvolari

January 9th, 2007, 17:45

BMW was first with the high performance wagon concept. M5 340 HP in 1992 :applause:

LOL, got me there mate:thumb:

Cheers

Ruergard

January 9th, 2007, 19:09

Was it ?

I didn't know that BMW relesed e34 M5 Touring that early... wasn't that in 1994?

Same year wehn Audi introduced :king: RS 2 :bow: , ultimate station wagon ! Best ever !

Nope it was in 1992!

I agree with you, the RS2 is :king: The greatest RS car ever...! :bow:

Mori

January 9th, 2007, 19:14

Mori

January 9th, 2007, 19:15

I envy one thing - the trailer hitch. Would love to have it on my RS4 so I could hook up my bike for the weekend excursions.

Leadfoot

January 9th, 2007, 19:39

You cannot compare a X5 with an M5 in temrs of performance :alig:

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.

Gustav

January 9th, 2007, 20:25

No, 19992 with the 3,8 liter engine.

Was it ?

I didn't know that BMW relesed e34 M5 Touring that early... wasn't that in 1994?

Same year wehn Audi introduced :king: RS 2 :bow: , ultimate station wagon ! Best ever !

Gustav

January 9th, 2007, 20:26

:rotflmao:

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.

Leadfoot

January 9th, 2007, 21:26

Gustav,

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.:confused:

gjg

January 9th, 2007, 21:46

Originally Posted by Leadfoot http://www.rs6.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?p=83665#post83665)
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

January 9th, 2007, 21:49

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

Mori

January 9th, 2007, 22:18

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. :D

AndyBG

January 9th, 2007, 23:08

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... :confused:

But, you are probably wright...

:cheers:

LU-RS6

January 10th, 2007, 01:55

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

January 10th, 2007, 11:03

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... :confused:

But, you are probably wright...

:cheers:

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:0:

AndyBG

January 10th, 2007, 11:10

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

January 10th, 2007, 11:21

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

January 10th, 2007, 13:13

oh dear, very miserable.

Erik

January 10th, 2007, 20:08

Could be fun until this arrives...

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_new_car.php?sid=289&page=1

http://i16.tinypic.com/49at7gk.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/348rm94.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/2dtrv3d.jpg

3abdo

January 10th, 2007, 20:37

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

January 10th, 2007, 21:07

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

January 10th, 2007, 21:49

Could be an oil cooler.

Speedou

January 10th, 2007, 22:35

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

January 10th, 2007, 22:50

Could be an oil cooler.

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

Speedou,

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

Benman

January 10th, 2007, 23:27

Could be fun until this arrives...

Exactly...:cheers:

Ben:addict:

bilbozilla

January 11th, 2007, 01:06

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.:confused:

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

January 11th, 2007, 02:04

Good words there, J.

More nightmares for me tonight!

Gustav

January 11th, 2007, 06:23

The BMW M6 wheels are optional on the BMW M5 Touring.

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:0:

Gustav

January 11th, 2007, 06:24

Loks liek yor avatar but abit faster and a bit nicer and newer :race:

oh dear, very miserable.

AndyBG

January 11th, 2007, 14:06

I have two Qs:

Is it be offered in the US?

Is it going to ba avilable with manuall gear box?

Erik

January 11th, 2007, 15:55

It's good if it's available in the US.

The Audi has to offer the RS6 Avant there as well :)

Clio16V

January 13th, 2007, 12:11

Nice movie of the M5 Touring:

http://auto-presse.tv/modell-news.php?action=view&newsid=15232

Duma

January 13th, 2007, 13:49

not bad....

January 14th, 2007, 16:50

That Engin sound to great.....

Toto89

January 15th, 2007, 15:05

UUUUGGGGLLLLYYYY :eye:

Yes, it is:hihi:
I don't want to offence any BMW fans but what they are doing recently is a guilt against the nice looking german cars.Although they make good cars but they're so ugly.

AndyBG

January 20th, 2007, 03:03

What about this one...

...E 63 AMG T...

...fast ''kombi'' as well.

Mori

January 20th, 2007, 14:08

AMG is way too tail heavy and much less sporty.

borispmchan

January 21st, 2007, 10:26

Again, Chris Bangle's risking his life and career. Another cut edge design and looks a bit crude.

Leadfoot

January 21st, 2007, 10:36

I personally rate the 5 Series as one of Bangle's best efforts (outside) but inside this minimal look goes against everything a luxury car stands for. Who wants a car with six buttons to push, not me, I prefer something interesting that can hold my attention when in a traffic jam and sorry, recent BMWs aren't it.

All the better for Audi.:D

borispmchan

January 21st, 2007, 10:50

iDrive is the worst ever. The HUD of the BMWs are those smart projection style which keeps the drive's attention on the road, while the iDrive's doing the opposite. U've got to waste much time to use the stereo, GPS etc. I would give a tick to the option to remove this feature (Only if it's available).

Gustav

January 24th, 2007, 00:22

Now they have short buttons :alig:

iDrive is the worst ever. The HUD of the BMWs are those smart projection style which keeps the drive's attention on the road, while the iDrive's doing the opposite. U've got to waste much time to use the stereo, GPS etc. I would give a tick to the option to remove this feature (Only if it's available).

Leadfoot

January 24th, 2007, 19:01

I must say that in a recent test by either Autoexpress or Autocar where they tested ease of use and distraction of using the equipment in modern cars. Porsche won with the 997 and believe it or not they found the iDrive to be better and less of a distraction than the Audi system.:eek:

Now that goes against what I think all of us would have thought.

Mori

January 24th, 2007, 19:07

The difference is that it took me 10 mins to learn the MMI system and find where everything is. iDrive takes longer to learn imo.

Leadfoot

January 24th, 2007, 19:15

The difference is that it took me 10 mins to learn the MMI system and find where everything is. iDrive takes longer to learn imo.

Agreed, even though I don't have a A6/8 or Q7 I found it's system easy to find my way around, I don't have any experience of the iDrive but all previous reports said it was impossible, they must have improved it........a LOT.

jonnyg

January 24th, 2007, 19:40

The newer versions of i-drive are easy to navigate. But still looking forward to getting rid of it.:rs4addict

Leadfoot

January 24th, 2007, 21:57

jonnyg,

All of them are sales gimmicks, nothing more.

AndyBG

January 25th, 2007, 03:01

AMG is way too tail heavy and much less sporty.

BMW M5 = 1830 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG = 1840 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG T = 1955 kg :vhmmm:

Gustav

January 25th, 2007, 04:54

:applause:

BMW M5 = 1830 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG = 1840 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG T = 1955 kg :vhmmm:

Mori

January 25th, 2007, 09:34

BMW M5 = 1830 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG = 1840 kg

Mercedes E 63 AMG T = 1955 kg :vhmmm:

Didn't know the numbers, but I drove a regular E-class on a "safety driving course" and as soon as the tail started to slide, it just whipped around without ANY control whatsover. Not a safe car to drive without ESP.

Like Clarkson said: "I doubt this car would stay on the road if it didn't have all those electronics." - think this was about the E55.

AndyBG

January 25th, 2007, 12:42

I don't the weight of BMW M5 Touring, but to many diference here...

Maybe in ride feeling, but in ''dry'' numbers no.

rks838

January 27th, 2007, 00:10

What is the difference between the E63 and the E63 T?

Mori

January 27th, 2007, 00:22

The same as between the RS4 and RS4 Avant. ;) ;) ;)

AuditudeA642

February 5th, 2007, 21:02

when i saw the M5 touring i felt like i was going to puke but then i saw the E63 wagon and i threw up. RS4 and RS6 Avant is so much nicer just a different class.

Gustav

February 27th, 2007, 20:42

Yo uahve not seen the M5 Tourign in real life. :D

when i saw the M5 touring i felt like i was going to puke but then i saw the E63 wagon and i threw up. RS4 and RS6 Avant is so much nicer just a different class.