I'm afraid y're right, the M5 will not have the AWD from the beginning but it would be a nice option for the future.
I never understood, why powerful sedans shouldn't have AWD. For several reasons I need it implicit. No AWD, no deal.

So I just can decide between

550iX (not my first option and only with 407 hp)
B7 (the best allrounder, but no heartbeating)
Audi A8 (my wife would kill me, she hates Audi)
BMW X5M (LCI)
ML 63 AMG (?the new 2012 model)
Cayenne Turbo (S)
Panamera Turbo (S)

Both Porsche would fulfill my demands and they're nice to have, but I think the public perception hasn't changed that much.
And in Germany we shouldn't underestimate the current political situation. 2013 we will see Andrea Nahles, Claudia Roth and Gesine Lötsch in the government. That means a 100 kp/h limit on the Highway.
We will see, what happen.....


 

 


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Kind regards, Conny 

Porsche 997.2 Turbo S  *  BMW X5 M