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What are you looking for in your car?
When I was looking for one, we needed something that could carry 3-4 people on long trips if needed.I wanted to have a sporty car too [coming from a 135i].The M5 felt like it would be the right fit.
The M5 has good handling for its size,I have to admit that.But the overall finishes were 5 series level.The rear seat legroom was so so.It felt heavy.Its RWD only.It was noisy inside[some might relate it to the sportiness of the car].I was interested in the stick.It was very very poorly implemented in the M5[Lazy job by BMW].Had I chosen the M5 None of my family would be completely happy.I would have just massaged my ego owning one.The DCT got boring.It might perform well ~100mph speeds but I don't plan to drive at those speeds.
Then I test drove the 7.Everyone was comfortable in it.yes it wasn't as sporty as the M5,but it never is advertised as one.It just felt right when I sat in it.
Then I test drove the cayman S[6 speed].I was blown away .I made up my mind that I would save for a cayman to satisfy my sporty needs and get a 7 now so that the whole family could enjoy it.
For now I drive my wives MDX for work and she gets the 7.
For me for the same amount of $$ the 7 seemed better for my needs.It was spacious ,would come with X Drive[Live in the NE],The rear leg room was amazing[Li],Better finish.The M5 [ for my needs] felt like a compromise.
Take a paper and pen and write down the pro' and con's of each.If you are looking for a Jack of all trades, got for it.Check the S6 too.It comes with AWD if thats important for you.The M5 isn't a bad car at all.It's not about picking a good car,its about picking the right car for you.
Mileage and Maintenance can be considered if they bother you.Good luck and post some picture's when you get your new car.
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