Popped my e39 M5 cherry today.

[cramer]

I *hate* threads like this. Part of me thinks that e30's are too small (I'm 6'2", I fit better in my e21 than my e30)

I'm 6'-4", there is more head room in the E30 then the E39 ;) The other strange thing I had to get used to is the change in visibility, the windshield doesnt' come up as far and the pillars are much larger. I have no issues with the E30s visibility.

and yes, LMB is the way go for the M5!

[Erick]

Headroom really depends on what seats you have. On stock seats, my head hits the roof on the e30 and I am 6'1".... on a sport seat I sit much farther down already.

The e39 M5 was great... I mean I didnt bother to notice the spaciousness because quite frankly I had more important things grabbing my attention at the time, but I cannot recall having a thought of anything in the car saying "oh... this bothers me"

- Erick

[cramer]

Headroom really depends on what seats you have. On stock seats, my head hits the roof on the e30 and I am 6'1".... on a sport seat I sit much farther down already.

Good point, my only reference has been E30s with Sport seats now that I think about it... I can't say I've ever been in or driven a standard seat E30.... got to get out there and expand my horizons ;)

[tobybmw]

Yeah those E39 M5 move at any RMP.

My Father owns a mint 03 M5 and an 88 M5. I actually prefer the rawness of the E28 over the 03. However on a long haul the E39 would deffinetly cruise along alot better.

Cheers!

[backtrail69]

Good point, my only reference has been E30s with Sport seats now that I think about it... I can't say I've ever been in or driven a standard seat E30.... got to get out there and expand my horizons ;)

The sport seats put you down alot lower and tilted more back. The normal seats are very flat and upright. It feels strange going between the two. I love the normal seats for long drives. Mine are pretty plush.