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 2009 BMW M5 Back to BMW M5 Reviews 
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 Ratings ( Maximum score is 100 ) 

 Overall:  ( 100 )
 Comfort:  ( 80 )
 Performance:  ( 100 )
 Quality:  ( 80 )
 Appearance:  ( 80 )

 Comments

 Favorite feature:

2nd, 3rd, throttle response, handling

 Least favorite feature:

Electronic nanny intervenes too early

 Advice to buyer:

Buy share in tyre companies to compensate for smile generation

 Detailed review:

I have one of these beasts, and it is just that, staggering power, only a right foot away. First gear is only a prelude to the action, and mostly is burning rubber for 2-3 seconds, 2nd is great, pulls like a train, excellent for darting around town...3rd is the bad boy, and cranks to 115-120 faster than you can say 'jail'. After that it's moved into full on rocket ship. The throttle response is incredible, think it, and it's done. Brakes are huge, and will shock you how fast they can drop mph. Overall this is a barely disguised race car, will scare passengers senseless, and put a smile on your face. It really is a shocker from 20-100, and eats Tarmac like no tomorrow. Handling is supurb. Not for the timid. Buy one, and you will not regret it.

 Also considered:

2009 Maserati GranTurismo
2009 Nissan GT-R

 About This Reviewer...

 Name:

Shaun Lamont

 Location:

Austin, Texas

 Other vehicles owned:

None

 Review submitted:

July 02, 2009


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