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Originally Posted by oryshi
I think that for you the 7 would probably be a better car for the family. obviously it's bigger, more comfortable, etc. I live in LA and there are tons of 5 and 7 series everywhere. The 7 is a striking car and the 5 not so much. But the M5 isn't really a regular 5 series - It is a very advanced performance sedan with power and torque of a supercar. It might take more than a 10 min drive to realize that it had it's own character, and it's personality is much more diverse than the 7. it is a more compelling car to drive daily between the two, but it does have some flaws: the steering, although much more precise and fun than the 7, is rather dead and the suspension is busy and noisy in the rear. I keep the steering in sport plus and the suspension in sport all the time. Also, the car just doesn't make the right noise. The DCT is fantastic, however. What I can tell you for sure is that it isn't a boring car and is quite entertaining due to it's amazing ability to gather up speed at a blink of an eye… The 7 is super refined but isn't fun nor interesting, at least it wasn't for me. It is super competent and super comfortable.
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Thanks for your input.I will try to test drive one this weekend[M5 with stick shift is 6hrs away].If i am not impressed will probably end up with a car with auto for the family.