[Dual.V8]

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Ok Boys & Girls,

As promised, here’s my first review of the M5!

Interior:The quality is not as good as the previous M5, but it feels more intelligent. The seats are super comfortable; I can easily see myself driving for 10 hours without any back pain. However, I really dislike the seating position. It reminds me a lot of the E9X M3. You feel like you’re sitting too high, almost like you’re driving an SUV, and you can’t lower the seat to be closer to the ground.

Transmission:It feels like the F90 with the XHP Tune. Whether in Comfort mode or Sport Plus, the transmission is super responsive.

Power:The power delivery is very linear, and the car feels fast. I did two launch controls, and each time I had all four wheels spinning. From 0 to 100, you can sense that the F90 is faster, but once the car sticks to the ground, you really feel the power. The car feels faster than the G90 while being slower on paper—such a weird sensation.

Brakes:Thanks God that I chose the ceramic brakes. You definitely need good brakes for this car, and in my opinion, no one should buy the new M5 without ceramics. For those who have had ceramic brakes on their F90, you’ll be surprised because the G90 with ceramics feels less firm, even in sport mode.

Overall, the fact that the car is hybrid and aesthetically pleasing makes it a great daily driver. I feel like this is a car that will prove itself over time. I don’t know it well enough yet, and there are too many driving options to give a final summary.

In my opinion, it’s an upgrade if you had an M5 and are looking for a new daily driver, but it’s not really a weekend car or a collector’s item.


For those who wants to follow the journey with the new G90 make sure that you follow @thecarswitcher on Instagram.

Thank you


UPDATED WITH MORE IMPRESSIONS / REVIEW:

Hello everyone, and thank you for everything!

I didn’t expect such a response from the community. I’ve received a lot of questions and comments about my new purchase, and I plan to continue sharing my impressions with fellow Bimmerposters.

First of all, to answer your questions: no, the M5 CS is still in my possession and hasn’t been sold—it’s just in hibernation.

After three days of owning the G90, I can confidently say it perfectly meets my expectations, and here’s why:

First, you need to understand one thing: car manufacturers are no longer looking to create raw, “hardcore” driving experiences. They’re focusing more on complying with regulations, which inevitably makes cars feel tamer. Blame it on European regulations (and I have a feeling this will become the most-used excuse every time a car flops).

This weekend, I spent a lot of time driving on the highway and got a much better feel for the car. The M5 has always been a highway queen, and it still is! Despite its weight, it manages to deliver that raw, intense feeling at both high and low speeds.

I tried a few pulls, and I was impressed by how responsive the turbos are. They feel much less laggy and respond instantly as soon as you hit the accelerator. Whether in Comfort or Sport mode, the car reacts very quickly.

The ride comfort is unreal. I’ve owned several M models, and the G90 is by far the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven. It’s as comfortable as the RS6 but with a MUCH more responsive steering wheel. The steering is sharper than its competitors but slightly less precise than the previous M5. I haven’t tested it on twisty roads yet, but that’s my take for now.

If I had to make a clear comparison, I’d say the steering is more responsive than the X5M F95 but less so than the M5 F90. The car’s weight only becomes noticeable during hard braking. During acceleration or cruising, you won’t feel it at all.

The interior is less luxurious than the previous M5, but it doesn’t sacrifice quality. Everything feels well-assembled with no squeaks or build issues—it’s solid. There are fewer physical buttons and a lot more tech. You can do almost everything via the touchscreen. I’ve never been much of a tech guy, but with the G90 and how well it’s designed, it makes you want to dive into it.

After trying out the new IDrive system, I can’t help but praise it. The infotainment is very intuitive, like a full-sized iPad.

To be completely honest, I think the comparison should be between the M5 G90 and the M3 G80. These two cars have more in common than the G90 does with the previous M5. The interior shares almost the same quality and IDrive system as the G80. Both have synthetic leather, similar screens, and artificial exhaust sounds that make the car burble with every gear shift.

In summary, this car meets exactly what I was looking for. It perfectly fits daily needs, making it an ideal daily driver. If you’re looking for a car that will give you new sensations, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. But if, like me, you’re after the perfect 4-door sedan, she’s the one.

[robfen]

adds Carbon black to my list of colour choices!
Congratulations!

[ctelimad]

Congratulations!! Enjoy it in good health
How does it sound (exhaust) compared the f90

[ASAP]

congrats... so how does it handle and feel next to an F90?

[barcafan]

Congrats man and thanks for sharing. Making daily driving great again

[CarlosM4]

Originally Posted by Dual.V8

Ok Boys & Girls,

As promised, here’s my first review of the M5!

Interior:The quality is not as good as the previous M5, but it feels more intelligent. The seats are super comfortable; I can easily see myself driving for 10 hours without any back pain. However, I really dislike the seating position. It reminds me a lot of the E9X M3. You feel like you’re sitting too high, almost like you’re driving an SUV, and you can’t lower the seat to be closer to the ground.

Transmission:It feels like the F90 with the XHP Tune. Whether in Comfort mode or Sport Plus, the transmission is super responsive.

Power:The power delivery is very linear, and the car feels fast. I did two launch controls, and each time I had all four wheels spinning. From 0 to 100, you can sense that the F90 is faster, but once the car sticks to the ground, you really feel the power. The car feels faster than the G90 while being slower on paper—such a weird sensation.

Brakes:Thanks God that I chose the ceramic brakes. You definitely need good brakes for this car, and in my opinion, no one should buy the new M5 without ceramics. For those who have had ceramic brakes on their F90, you’ll be surprised because the G90 with ceramics feels less firm, even in sport mode.

Overall, the fact that the car is hybrid and aesthetically pleasing makes it a great daily driver. I feel like this is a car that will prove itself over time. I don’t know it well enough yet, and there are too many driving options to give a final summary.

In my opinion, it’s an upgrade if you had an M5 and are looking for a new daily driver, but it’s not really a weekend car or a collector’s item.


For those who wants to follow the journey with the new G90 make sure that you follow @thecarswitcher on Instagram.

Thank you

Nice congrats, looks pretty good.
How is the car in its handling prowess?

[Dual.V8]

Originally Posted by ASAP

congrats... so how does it handle and feel next to an F90?

Originally Posted by CarlosM4

Nice congrats, looks pretty good.
How is the car in its handling prowess?

Thank you guys

I feel that the G90 has a more civilized driving experience than the F90. With the F90, you felt like you were just a fingertip away from losing control if you floored the pedal. To be honest, I haven't driven it on roads that challenge the car, but so far, I would say it's more comfortable than the F90. It's a bit less precise than its predecessor, but it's a fairly new sensation.

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by Dual.V8

Thank you guys

I feel that the G90 has a more civilized driving experience than the F90. With the F90, you felt like you were just a fingertip away from losing control if you floored the pedal. To be honest, I haven't driven it on roads that challenge the car, but so far, I would say it's more comfortable than the F90. It's a bit less precise than its predecessor, but it's a fairly new sensation.

How does the exhaust sound compared to the f90?
Same with pops and bangs in sport plus?

[subterFUSE]

Questions:

1. Seat adjustments. Did you say that the seat does not have a height adjustment? Or were you just saying that you did not like the lowest setting because it was not low enough?

2. Does the seat have side bolster width adjustment?

3. Does the upper backrest articulate independently from the back recline setting?

[Dual.V8]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

How does the exhaust sound compared to the f90?
Same with pops and bangs in sport plus?

It shares the same pops and bangs as the G80

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by Dual.V8

It shares the same pops and bangs as the G80

Thank you

[Dual.V8]

Originally Posted by subterFUSE

Questions:

1. Seat adjustments. Did you say that the seat does not have a height adjustment? Or were you just saying that you did not like the lowest setting because it was not low enough?

2. Does the seat have side bolster width adjustment?

3. Does the upper backrest articulate independently from the back recline setting?

1. I’m saying that it’s not low enough

2. Yea you can adjust with the IDRIVE

3. Yea they are totally independent like the previous M5

[Dual.V8]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

Thank you

Not sure if it’s real or it comes from the speakers

[Ludz]

Gorgeous!

[MDomi]

Congrats!

[CaptainKhalsa]

congrats. i just gotta get use to that grill but other then that i like the looks of it

[F82SO2]

Congrats!

F90 🔥

[manolooo]

Congratulations!! That’s an AWESOME RIDE

[spuntyb]

Enjoy!

[FrozenGT]

Who is M5CS is that please don’t tell me you gave that up because that car is very rare.

[BzsBimmer]

Front has that sinister Darth Vader look without the chrome surround. Is that part of the carbon package?

Looking forward to the G99. Thanks for your initial thoughts. Looking forward in seeing people’s long term reviews.

[Booms]

Great looking M5.

What wheels do you have on the M5CS? I ordered a Touring in IOMG and am thinking of going with a wheel color similar to the M5CS.