by "ciscokidinsf" (ciscokidinsf)
Published 01/10/2017 at 21:56
by "ciscokidinsf" (ciscokidinsf)
Published 01/10/2017 at 21:56
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What the hell is going on here guys? :
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It checks ALL the boxes beautifully, with a true Manual! only 28K miles...but already on its 4th owner??? Why? (Assuming the lienholder is #4, you still have to explain the 3 before? This is a unicorn right? What am I missing here? Why are people passing on this one? Thoughts?
"Grab Paddle" (grabpaddle)
01/10/2017 at 22:00, STARS: 5
It’s a known fact that the M5's manual is so hard to drive it’s unbearable. The opposite of fun. So yea you test drive it, it seems like a blast. And then you sell it.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/10/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 5
You make it sound like chirping the tires every time you let the clutch out in bumper to bumper traffic is a bad thing.
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
01/10/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 2
How is it hard exactly? The clutch is too heavy or something? I mean, it’s not like it’s a carbureted and badly tuned Lancia from the 60's or something... I can understand someone not used to that would find it “hard” to drive... But we’re talking modern BMW here...
"Jonathan Harper" (jbh)
01/10/2017 at 22:22, STARS: 2
sounds like nonsense to me
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
01/10/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 3
“What am I missing here?”
1) at least 2 previous owners got sick of riding the clutch in Bay Area traffic.
2) Even though you can, you really shouldn’t hit the twisties on Old Calabasas Rd. Just a little too big.
3) their 2nd round of VC funding fell through.
4) what’s more important: a bad ass car, or a roof over your head that isn’t the back seat of a beater? Living in Blackhawk ain’t cheap.
5) got caught cheating and need cash to pay the lawyer — can’t let the other half take everything.
ETA: 6) just got fired from Chevron.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
01/10/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 2
Yeah, I vaguely remember that the manual on this is just a parts bin job. It was never designed to have a manual so it’s just not very good.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
01/10/2017 at 23:00, STARS: 2
BMW drivers can’t be bothered to use their turn signals and you expect them to shift their own gears?
Future owner during test drive “OMG THE INTERNET SAYS MANUEL IS BEST!!! I HAVE TO HAVE IT!!!”
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/10/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
I drove a DCT M5 and couldn’t help feel it would have been better with the 6MT, guess I’d have to drive the 6 MT to see if that’s true
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/10/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 1
Speaking only to point #2.... Hey now. She’s a bit heavy but that’s my wife you’re talking about.
Keep an eye out for a white E60 with a bunch of grille badges and an oppo sticker. You sound local.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/10/2017 at 23:20, STARS: 0
I’d say “hey it’s those 3-series lease people” but the X5M more than makes your point. It’s existence makes your point.
Sigh.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
01/10/2017 at 23:27, STARS: 1
Was local over a decade ago. Midwest living now.
"Audistein" (Audistein)
01/11/2017 at 00:09, STARS: 1
The price is also ridiculous. This isn’t worth more than $50k, especially with 4 owners. I don’t think the 6 speed F10 M5s even go for more than the DCTs.
"PS9" (PS9)
01/11/2017 at 00:34, STARS: 2
4th Guy to have his start up self immolate. College debt > Bravarian fun and speed.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
01/11/2017 at 01:25, STARS: 1
Yes I remember reading BMW AG more or less grudglinly slapped in a 6MT to placate vocal members of the USA market, pointedly making no special effort to engineer it into a unified synthesis of driving experience. Then, whether by design or otherwise, were able to ask about the lackluster result, “OK — happy now?”
So if a V10 M5 with 6MT isn’t a great driver’s car, well, on this one imma hafta be a Missourian
Altho as pointed out, 4 owners with that mileage argues that *something* about this car failed to inspire owner excitement and loyalty
Thanks bruh for thecinteresting, provocative post
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
01/11/2017 at 02:01, STARS: 1
Another possibility lol — car has a bad aura of some sort, like a gremlin, Christine, or the monkey’s paw or something...guys can’t wait to get it home and then they learn the “rest of the story”...
"Grab Paddle" (grabpaddle)
01/11/2017 at 08:45, STARS: 1
This is all over every BMW forum.
"Grab Paddle" (grabpaddle)
01/11/2017 at 09:00, STARS: 1
"Jonathan Harper" (jbh)
01/11/2017 at 13:37, STARS: 0
The E60 6MT was never a breeze to drive, but it was still more engaged than the SMG. I get that the car was built for DCT, but c’mon, just use some finesse.