[danniexi]

i was a HUGE fan of your F95 build and it's great to see your opinion on the G99. looks fantastic!

great write up too. now you have me considering one again despite its huge price tag. the EV portion DOES sound really appealing. we already have a model y at home so this would be a great addition considering all thats going on right now. just not sure about that fuel mileage though. :X

[brianeck]

Originally Posted by Bluex

Enjoy in good health from one MBB owner to another.

I see you’re in Jersey…..the creaks and rattles will come. It’s only a matter of time.

I mean, that’s been my only complaint about the car (minus the luxury- interior, middling stereo system and overly polite exhaust) so it’s not the worst thing.

I went up over the bear mountain bridge yesterday for the first time since Christmas. I genuinely thought I was going to total my car on that stretch off the palisades before you get to the circle at the bridge.

I have lived up here in Rockland NY my whole life - this year the holes are on a different level. There are car totaling craters along 2 of my potential commute paths now - there are roads I just refuse to drive on now.

Don't they say something about falling empires and roads? My goodness.

[nawktrebor]

Awesome pics! Love the build!

[Chas8283]

Congrats on the new ride. Incredible how much the wheels improve these wagons. Looks great.

Have you considered silver exhaust tips - something like Joe Achilles did on his?

Really appreciate the comparison. We almost made the same jump but holding onto ours for a little longer still.

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Congrats! Your M5T already looks phenomenal. Can't wait to see more pics!

Thanks! Right back at you with your beautiful M2!

Originally Posted by Greeney

Thanks for the post! I have mostly the same thoughts coming from my 2025 F95. Not much change in tech from my end but an overall improvement in daily usability is immediately noticeable.

I intend to do some Eidelweiss wheels and maybe a midpipe down the road, otherwise will mostly live with it how it is!

Yes coming from my 2020 its a pretty massive change for me. Still learning the new system and the touch screen is a non issue which I was worried about. Eidelweiss wheels looks great on the M5 in wither 22/21 or 22/22 combo.

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Marina Bay Blue + M5T = what else could one possibly want. Perhaps the same car in San Marino Blue.

Brilliant build. Enjoy every mile!

Thanks! MBB was just too good to pass up especially since its a 'free' color. SMB would be amazing as well. BMW makes the best blues.

Originally Posted by Silverx88x

what rims are on the M5T? got more pics?

Worked with a local vendor and we did a custom forged setup. Very happy with the outcome. So much so I have another setup coming

Originally Posted by iBleedOrange

Now get it to Phil at Detailers Domain to get it right! 😉

Phil already did his PPF magic on it. He's 10mins away from me and the car is actually there again getting more work done.

Originally Posted by Maritime50

I wish BMW would do a X7 M60 Competition! With the Alpina Xb7 engine 631Hp. That would be the Ultimate Daily driver to drop the kids off in.

I toyed with the XB7 but the cost and depreciating rate had me take a pause. Great for a family vehicle for sure.

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Congrats on the Touring.
Marina Bay Blue FTW!!
I missed mine.

MBB is my favorite Blue of all time! Need those iSweep pads to come sooner rather than later because the brake dust is insane on this thing.

Originally Posted by wheresmy5

Great comparison and writeup. Beautiful car.



To be fair, your pre LCI X5M did have an outdated interior, the LCI changes to the dash screens were pretty profound. Same exact screens as found in the M5. The stack around the gear shift, including the change to the shifter, is terrible. Such low quality 🗑️.

All that said, I’m looking forward to likely making the same change for the performance benefits in a few years.

My 2020 had the classic BMW interior design language. wouldn't say its outdated but def doesn't have the futuristic vibe the newer cars has. Adding some carbon bits in the M5 around the shifter helps a bit here.

Originally Posted by THEROK

Went with a new X5M over the M5 just last week.

It was a considered decision. Ultimately, the no nonsense mild hybrid S68 powertrain won me over though the sensibility of EV mode made it a close call especially with LA gas prices of late.

Enjoy! Great ride. Looks best in all black sedan form imho especially with the full M Performance kit.

Really can't go wrong with either car. I still miss my X5M honestly and it was the best BMW i've ever own. Its the complete package for sure.

Originally Posted by nacs

As someone driving the 550e I can confidently say you’ll appreciate the electric for the short errands. It’s been a game changer to have the car preconditioned temperature wise in the garage for cold mornings w/ my kids at the bus stop. Appreciate the detailed feedback.

100% Being able to use electric mode for those super short drives is a game changer for me. It always hated to shut the car down when it wasn't even at operating temps yet. Just not good for the car in the long haul. Also great if you are crawling in traffic or in the situations where i'm waiting for my wife to finish shopping i'm able to sit in the car, AC running, music playing by just using the EV power and not having the ICE engine idling.

Originally Posted by Fidiman

Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures and your experience! Have a good ride with your M5T 😎

Thanks! Those were just quick iphone pics. I didn't intend this post to make it as a front page feature. I'll take better pics once the car is 'done'

Alan

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by WilcoJunoHotel

I really like the car but ouch - a 15.9 gal gas tank on a big "Touring Car"? And I thought the 13.7 gal tank on my '25 M2 was small with its 300-320 range (in normal driving). IMO, the M2 should have that 15.9 gal tank and the M5 Touring should have something closer to 20 gal.

This is the one big downside about the car for me so far. I was a bit shocked only getting 250 mile range on a full tank of gas. I would expect things to get better after break in but it still won't be anywhere close to the X5M which in reality not great either.

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

that spec is perfect. enjoy!

Very happy with the 'superman' spec. After having a MBB with black interior X5M for 5 years its a nice change to have some interior pop of color

Originally Posted by Ex_Stig

100% agree. The small gas tank is definitely a weak point in the car. Especially when I got 4.5mpg on the track. lol

Small price to pay for 700+hp

Originally Posted by JMD

Nice read,...enjoyed it! Even nicer looking BMWs... YOLO!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by FloridaM5

Looking good!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by bholler

Blue on alloys looks amazing!

Bright wheels is always the choice for Blue cars. Always.

Originally Posted by NSX2M4

Love that X5. Not sure on the wagon though.

A touring is def. not for everyone. Similar to the G80 although after 4 years its finally grown on me somewhat in modified form.

Originally Posted by X3rd Time Is a Charm

That’s a Beauty !!
Love the color .

MBB is the color i get the most compliments on. Even from random non car people.

Originally Posted by G80BSM

The wagon looks amazing - Congrats!

P.s; I think I’ve seen that X5M around Tenafly/Englewood a few times.

Yep I live in the area and think I've seen your car too. Lots of nice BMW's here.

Originally Posted by Bluex

Enjoy in good health from one MBB owner to another.

I see you’re in Jersey…..the creaks and rattles will come. It’s only a matter of time.

I mean, that’s been my only complaint about the car (minus the luxury- interior, middling stereo system and overly polite exhaust) so it’s not the worst thing.

I think i spoke too soon and think i have a minor noise coming from the front A pillar area. subtle for now but i'm a pro at tracing these types of noises after my X5M lol

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by danniexi

i was a HUGE fan of your F95 build and it's great to see your opinion on the G99. looks fantastic!

The F95 was epic. Loved that thing. 5 years into it, i still turn around to look at it after parking and mentally think damn it looks good

great write up too. now you have me considering one again despite its huge price tag. the EV portion DOES sound really appealing. we already have a model y at home so this would be a great addition considering all thats going on right now. just not sure about that fuel mileage though. :X

The F95 was epic. Loved that thing. 5 years into it, i still turn around to look at it after parking and mentally think damn it looks good. The EV functionality is what drew me to the M5. I know people that don't own one give it crap but in reality its a great feature for what people use these cars for. The range is enough to actually be able to do errands in ev only mode. Acceleration is adequate for normal day to day driving duties.

Originally Posted by brianeck

I went up over the bear mountain bridge yesterday for the first time since Christmas. I genuinely thought I was going to total my car on that stretch off the palisades before you get to the circle at the bridge.

I have lived up here in Rockland NY my whole life - this year the holes are on a different level. There are car totaling craters along 2 of my potential commute paths now - there are roads I just refuse to drive on now.

Don't they say something about falling empires and roads? My goodness.

I know what you mean. Some of the roads up here can be pretty bad especially 9W. massive craters all over.

Originally Posted by nawktrebor

Awesome pics! Love the build!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Chas8283

Congrats on the new ride. Incredible how much the wheels improve these wagons. Looks great.

Have you considered silver exhaust tips - something like Joe Achilles did on his?

Really appreciate the comparison. We almost made the same jump but holding onto ours for a little longer still.

Agreed. I have no idea what BMW was thinking fitting 20" 40 series tires on the front of this car. Wheels made a huge impact as well as adding a front lip. it completes the front end to me. I would have been more than happy to keep my X5M for another year if it werent for the pesky misfire that nobody is able to figure out. I didn't want to roll the dice anymore.

Alan

[dmboone25]

Love both cars - but the new M5T is beautiful. Really well done.

[darkside510]

Well done and nice write-up!
I look forward to seeing more of these on the road.

[Brandt51]

Hell yeah. Good looking ride. Them huge ass X5M tires tuck in there nicely too. Very cool car.

Edit: looked at the pics closer and read more. Different wheels, check. Looks rad af.

[Blue87]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Ride Quality
I don't know how BMW did it but the M5 handles BETTER than my X5M which was lowered on MSS suspension but at the same time have better ride quality. Enough that even my wife and son commented how smooth the M5 felt. Both cars were running the same exact wheel/tire sizes as well. Its night and day difference in this area and i'm very happy with how the M5 handles. Its the perfect daily for me. Firm but not harsh. I do wish the car was .75-1" lower for aesthetics but the stock suspension rides so good i don't want to mess with it and start introducing clunks or bottoming out usually with aftermarket stuff. If someone came out with a good coil-over system with axle lift I would seriously consider that option.

I appreciate the comparison. When you say it handles better, are referring to performance handling or that it is smoother over bumps? I would imagine lowering the ride height could affect ride quality. Thanks.

[Alan l.]

^^ Both.

I can take corners much more confidently in the M5 with stock suspension than my MSS dropped X5M which tends to lean and understeer.

I'm also running PS4S with my 21/22 combo just for full transparency, Not sure how they differ from the PS5S that the car comes with but ride quality in general is night and day compared to my X5M. I was never happy with the the pre LCI X5M suspension. MSS fixed the aesthetics dept but that's about it. Stock for stock the X5M was way rougher. Some say that the LCI fixed it suspension so the difference might not be as dramatic as the pre lci X5M compared to the M5.

[Alan l.]

Eventuri intake in satin carbon.

[Moewron]

Re: fuel tank- I've had my car show a range as high as 400mi at full-top-off when doing highway driving. Not bad but yeah would be nice to have another 100mi on that.

[Brazilian_BAMF]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Eventuri intake in satin carbon.

Do you have a video how the noise changed on your car after the intake?

[rigoschris]

Note that there’s likely a lot of subwoofer action during upshifts, which exaggerates the “thump”. In the F97 and G8x I find it rather obnoxious tbh

[spirit!]

I thought I've seen that intersection and X5M before. I would see your X5M on my morning commute. Love the X5M and look forward to seeing that sweet touring on the road sometime.