Just drove an M5 (E60)

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay) 12/06/2014 at 23:42 • Filed to: None

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Jeremy Clarkson was 100% accurate in his review. I took it out without knowing it had to be in M mode to activate all the performance settings and was left totally underwhelmed.

I took it back out in M mode (and everything in the most hardcore setting possible) after spending some time with the owners manual and what a difference! It was moist out so I didn't really push it, but the way it accelerate is truly impressive for a car and the shifts are downright ferocious.

Also that V10 makes one of the best noises my right foot has ever been in control of, and as a guitarist who likes to use effect pedals, that's quite a compliment. But the fuel economy...

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Decay buys too many beaters 12/07/2014 at 00:02

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Did you really expect a 5.0L V10 to sip gas? If so, please return you oppo card.

Decay buys too many beaters > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 12/07/2014 at 00:15

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No, I'm actually excited about it, that's a new record for me. Best before this was 8.2 average MPG over 15 gallons in my FR-S.

TDogg > Decay buys too many beaters 12/07/2014 at 00:19

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Best low?

Decay buys too many beaters > TDogg 12/07/2014 at 00:24

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Yes, I like to call what i do hypergalloning

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Decay buys too many beaters 12/07/2014 at 00:26

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When I take my jeep through deep snow (8 inches plus) I get around 6mpg.

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > Decay buys too many beaters 12/07/2014 at 17:37

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8.2? Geez, I need to drive mine harder.

Decay buys too many beaters > Fresh-Outta-Nissans 12/07/2014 at 18:25

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Track days :)

I've actually heard some autocross guys get into the 5's, but that is mostly idling in the queue waiting for their next run.