BMW M5 vs. M3 Sedan

[NicFromLA]

I was at the BMW dealer where I bought my car today and I saw a new M3 Sedan going for 20K over list and totaling 90k. Last time I priced out an M5 it was at 92K. Which would you rather have?

Also for my own curiosity, what colour would you get your car in?

[aiasib]

M5 in black, or a pearl metallic off white with anthracite rims.

[Vindesh17]

M5 in Black Sapphire Metallic.

[coolieman1220]

M5 in either that blue or white! put an exhaust on and scare ppl!

[ErWin76]

M5 in Monaco blue metallic with manual transmission.

[Ferrer]

I'd go with an M5 Touring or an M3 Coupe, but I guess those aren't really options.

[pimento]

M3 with a proper manual in black. With anthracite rims. But it'd be the coupe if that was an option.

[2ndclasscitizen]

M3 with a proper manual in black. With anthracite rims. But it'd be the coupe if that was an option.

I'll have what he's having.

[NicFromLA]

M5 in Monaco blue metallic with manual transmission.

Very tempting.

[clutch-monkey]

i'd take the M3 over the M5 anyday, but at $20k over sticker price and the sedan??
just wait a few months perhaps?

[2ndclasscitizen]

Very tempting.

You can get manual M5's? They're not 7 speeds though are they?

[ErWin76]

There is 6-speed manual option for M5 in USA. I don't know if it's available any other countries.

[jediali]

I havent heard if manual M5s? judging by the 7 speed smgs shortfalls at lower speeds i would assume a manual would be big news.

[silverhawk]

i'll take the m5 in matte black. i thought about the m3 cabrio but it looks a bit girly in the pictures.

[Ferrer]

You can get manual M5's? They're not 7 speeds though are they?

I havent heard if manual M5s? judging by the 7 speed smgs shortfalls at lower speeds i would assume a manual would be big news.

Chaps, it's old news...

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