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.....