M5 !!! 3.6 Or 3.8 ??????

[mark33bmw]

Saving for an M5, do i get a 3.6 and go for reliability, if i can find one that hasnt been thrashed to within an inch of it's life, or should i get the 3.8, find a nice straight / clean car and risk it's engine being a future bill maker ???

Help is required, my head is at bursting point, it's not a question of budget! i want a reliable performance car!

Any one with real world experience out there?

I need info based on knowledge, not bias!

Please help, looking forward to your replies.

Mark (UK)

[Paul in NZ]

there is a thread here(i think its actually a UK board,that has actual experiences.It also throwa another contender into the mix for you!

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60349

[romus]

Thanks Paul. Interesting to read about these beauties. Unfortunatelly way out of my reach...and to be honest, 535i's 80L tank is large enough for me :) M5's 100 would be...a liiiiittle too big for me :)

[Paul in NZ]

and the petrol is prolly just the start....

[632 Regal]

Hi Paul, in this thread they are referring to a straight 6 540??? thats a different animal than the V-8 bred vehicle. The 6 is going to out corner, out handle and with a stick out run the V8 automatic car. That thread differs as to a V8 and a 6 but basicly says the 6 is more fun. I never heard of a 4.0 litre 6 but have heard of a 3.0 6 cylinder.

[Paul in NZ]

no they are referring to the 540i v8 6 speed manual,but given extremely fast roads i think both 6s would have it over a STANDARD 540 6 speed not necessarilty a M540 or similar,after all the 3.8 is 250 kw with brakes etc to match.....