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Originally Posted by Matt I think your on to something here about the M5. The M5 really isnt for the older crowd because the ride can be a bit harsh. Ive driven it and I honestly cant complain about the ride or the shifting but then again Im 18 and that stuff doesnt really bother me. In fact I thought the M5 was comfortable however I'm not a Mercedes buyer like many M5 buyers are. I think that those who complain come from driving Mercedes and Jaguars and tend to be older. Yet there are still many older people who love the M5 so.. |
Well, I'm not that old, but I do have a family with 2 kids so I wanted 4 doors and acceptable comfort (which is the main reason I got the C55 over the M3). Can't afford the big boys like the E63 or M5 yet. When you have to carry your family around, you don't want a very jerky transmission or very harsh ride, especially in slow traffic.
If you're in the market for cars like the E63, M5 or S6, I bet you that your main priority is NOT taking it to the track (even though you could). If you want a fun track car, you get a smaller and lighter vehicle (like the M3/M coupe/M roadster). Rather, these mid size sedans (like most cars) are meant to be driven on the road and possibly carrying passengers. If not, why the big 4 door sedan? Unless you drive on the autobahn regularly where excess speeds are a norm, the M5's behaviour on everyday roads at less than excessive speeds does not seem to be ideal (according to some M5board members).
Not trying to flame the M5, but I think this is an interesting topic of discussion.