Hybrid BMW M5 - Chris Harris Review

[monzadave]

Pretty interesting use review on the new Hybrid BMW M5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXzY0UoGdpE

I do like Chris Harris on Cars, and the latest video is the new M5. I do not really mind the looks on the outside, and the drivetrain sounds very interesting and cool. but the interior is not my cup of tea.

Also, it's over 2.5 tons. Which is mad to me.

Thoughts?

[Rice]

Didn’t watch the whole video admittedly, couldn’t watch beyond that interior.

2.5T is mad though, I can’t see how that won’t feel like a lump through the corners?!
I’ve recently jumped from a 3 to a 5 and the extra weight is very noticeable.

Am I the only one who finds Harris a bit of a knob?

[monzadave]

I know what you mean. I cannot see how that much weight is not noticeable in the corners, though I guess all new sports cars have super smart suspension that might counteract it?

I used to love Chris Harris, though I read his book and he comes across as a bit of a rich boy in it (even though he was adopted, he was raised in a well off family). I listen to his podcast, and sometimes they sound like a right of post cunts. But I think they sort of know they are at the same time.

[Monkey]

I tried to listen to his podcast but only got about halfway through.
I usually default to the Smith and Sniff one now.

[monzadave]

Smith and who? Will have to have a listen. I find it really hard to find any good car podcasts. Maybe I should start a thread on here for Podcast suggestions and sticky it?

[Monkey]

Smith and Sniff, It's Jonny Smith (a-la Fifth Gear and The Late Brake Show) and Richard Porter (who used to write for Sniff Petrol and has been one of the Writers/Producers for Top Gear/Grand Tour).
They talk absolute bollocks for most of the time, but have some bloody funny anecdotes and insights into behind the scenes, they also occasionally talk about cars.