The JC to spec an F10 M5
Apr 10, 2012 | 08:54 AM
#53
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I'm Scottish, so that may apply to me as well, but go for the dual-clutch option. I love the manual in the CTS-V, but if it had a paddle option that wasn't a slushbox auto, I'd have preferred that.
Also, I'm in for the test drive.
Also, I'm in for the test drive.
Apr 10, 2012 | 01:21 PM
#58
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Any color like silver or grey is going to be boring as hell.
If you wanted to really show the lines of the car like you said then I recommend a brighter color like white/red/blue. Any combination of one of those colors with tan/red/black interior is going to look great.
As for the gearbox I would go for the DCT as long as your dad is going to keep the e39.
If you wanted to really show the lines of the car like you said then I recommend a brighter color like white/red/blue. Any combination of one of those colors with tan/red/black interior is going to look great.
As for the gearbox I would go for the DCT as long as your dad is going to keep the e39.
Apr 10, 2012 | 02:41 PM
#59
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Actually, this.
If he plans on keeping this car for a while then manual is really your only option. It will be a future classic.
If he plans on keeping this car for a while then manual is really your only option. It will be a future classic.
Apr 10, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Talking about driving purity in a 2-ton saloon is a bit superfluous. Sure, an M5 handles well *for its size*, but it's a long way from being an Exige. Get the DCT, and let it cruise along like the well-manicured bruiser it is.