PeterK

This thread : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...01&forum_id=26


got me thinking. The new M5 will be at $82K - which is gonna be what ~ $10K more than a loaded Z06. M5 comes with no options - the dual screen sat nav and all the gadgets are standard, so it is fair comparison. Plus you get longer warranty, better service and possibly much better resale!

So people who complain about Chevy service and interior should check this car out. The V10 + 7sp SMG should be a sweet powertrain.And no issues with steering wheel either!

TRR

It's amazing what just $80K can get you now.

TRR

masihman

Do you work for BMW? I don't really see how either of those cars have anything in common other than being performance oriented.

PeterK

Well, they have 500+ hp and pretty close in price (~10%).

Zlicious

Yup, and the Z06 would blow it away..

PeterK

I think it will depend on how good the Z06 driver is - that 7sp SMG with launch control should be pretty sweet!

But on the track - there will be no comparison.

But that dual screen sat-nav in M5 is very sweet (saw it on 645 car)

Mike903L

NOT disagreeing that the M5 is a fine automobile, just want to point out what I think is an error in your "price" comparison with the ZO6.

When I get the call from Monica, the fully loaded ZO6 I plan on ordering (2LZ, R8C, U3U, QL9) + $800 shipping + an estimated (10%) for tax/license/registration) figures out to be right at $80,093.

According to the article you referred to about the M5, the BASE PRICE with unknown options was estimated to be $82,000.

I'm guessing with the most desired options, you can add an easy $15K on top of that....

WHOOPS.......just re-read you thread, so it already comes loaded with "all the toys"..
Not a bad deal if, ...... you're a BMW fan!!

PeterK

As I understand M5 will not have options - the base car gets you the car. At least all the gadgets like sat-nav, etc are included on the base model. So there will be about $10K difference between a loaded Z06 and an M5.

Mike903L

M5 = $82,000 base price estimated
8,200 tax/license/registration
800 shipping (just a guess)
TOTAL $91,000

ZO6 = $65,000 base price
6,295 Options 2LZ, R8C, U3U, QL9
7,208 tax/license/registration
800 shipping
TOTAL $79,293.50

usroute66 MKW

Most M5 buyers will have a sports car , too, like a Z06 , Porsche Turbo or Ferrari F430. The M5 would be their 500 hp 8250 rpm V10 7 speed sequential manual head up display selectable suspension firmness, selectable shift mode with Launch Control , selectable power level , selectable yaw threshold , 4 door 5 seat daily driver go to work sedan ! So they are complimantary , not competing.

PeterK

Man, I wish I were among these M5 buyers.

vmspionage

The M5 is the Z06 of sedans, but it's not a Z06. If I had $100K in the bank it would be a tough choice.

EuG

How can anyone seriously compare these cars?

If just for fun, ok, I can understand.

Z06 will totally blow M5 away in every performance category.
M5 will totally blow Z06 away in every comfort and luxury and practicality category.

WOW! Big surprise!!!

RWSjr

They also have an M6. Another choice for ya.

bcmarly

A more appropriate comparison would be between the Cadillac STS and the M5, both of which are high performance sedans.

resmith23

Not the same class cars at all. M5 awesome sports sedan; C6 awesome sports car. Certain some fortunate folks will have both in their garage or driveway.

PeterK

Nah, you can't compare these. STS will look too pathetic.

1Day

haha thats like comparing the Mustang to the vette...

i will give you a link to M5board.com where some of the rich european folks rented an airfield and got gallardos, M5s, 911 TT, E55 and many more cars and found that the M5 was kicking butt of all of them including the gallardo..

bcmarly

I believe you missed the point. There are many cars capable of beating the STS. The comparison had to do with an M5 and a Z06, a 2 door sports car vs. a 4 door sports sedan and specifically the interior of one over the other. The comparison involved GM and in case you haven't been paying attention, Peter K's posts always revolve around his disdain for GM. Hence my comment that it would be more appropriate to compare the GM built STS vs. the M5. Again both are "high performance" sedans with nicer than average interiors.

05C6spdvert

I like how you think the ZO6 will blow the M5 away. See how far ahead you can get in traffic where you will be driving your car 95% of the time. The M5 driver will be drinking a Starbucks Latte and clicking through the gears listening to foreigner on his Logic 7 system wrapped in premium Nappa leather on the heated/ventilated seats. I agree you buy them for two different reasons, but .5 sec doesn't add up to much in daily driving conditions. I think the M5 will be 85-86K before TTL, thats quite a bit more money too.