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Originally Posted by Yannis  I wouldn't say that they liked this car. A lot of issues arrise again for the ride quality and the gearbox which is not suitable for everyday use. 
I also have to agree that the exterior is too extreme for most people's taste. |
Why not ask the owner instead of carjournalist? Owners know more and spend more time than carjourn. BMW follow their philosophy build cars for those who like to drive, many like it and therefore the sales are good.
extreme for most people? how do you meassure that? I know many many people that like the M5 and gladly want to own one instead of E63 or RS6.
Even so, I don’t feel inclined to dismiss the M5 Touring for these shortcomings. Flawed it may be, but there is still no other estate with the sense of occasion this car commands. It seems strange to set an alarm for 5am just so you can drive an estate car on deserted roads – but that’s what I found myself doing with this BMW. The point is, and with apologies to Longfellow, when it is good, it is really quite good, but when it is bad, it is brilliant.