I currently have max spec 2020 M5 comp but I’m on the fence on swapping it out for something a little more driver - focused.

I love the power, the V8, the looks, and the M5 performance Ti exhaust is amazing. However, I find the steering a little too soccer mom and I never use the rear seat. I originally got it over 2 door cars as I can fit a car seat in the but my son has only been in the back seat once. I daily the car in the summer but I definitely do not need the rear seat.

The replacement car I’m eyeing up would be a pretty nice spec M4 comp with the carbon buckets. I’m not a mod person but I’d do something with the exhaust to make it angry. The stock one sounds like a vacuum cleaner to me. I plan on driving a new M4 to see what’s what but looking for advice from people who’ve driven both the current gen M5s and M4s.

Another car on my radar is a Cayman GT4 or GTS 4.0. The former would be a little harder to live with but this is a 3rd car for me so it doesn’t need to be very practical.

  • ukcats12@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you want to keep the V8 and get something more driver focused boy do I have an answer for you.

  • nawmsayn@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    There’s really no reason to get m4 over the flat6 caymans other than for the space or for drag racing… I was really disappointed with the g80’s steering when I tested one over a year ago, although the engine felt great and it really doesn’t sound as bad as I expected it to lol. Even the zf8 didn’t feel bad compared to dual clutch transmissions but the car is just too heavy and lacking feel…

  • hobbez84@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    M4 won’t whet your appetite if you’re looking for a more engaging driving experience. Either go big and get a M3 CS if you want to stick with BMW, or look hard at the CT5-V.

    Between the 2, I’d go with the CT5-V. It’s a fantastic sedan, and had I not gotten the M5 CS, the Blackwing would’ve been my choice.