"RG" wrote in message
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Interesting. I saw the 154 hp rating on the Pleasure-Way website, but
they didn't include a torque rating. Mileage is probably very close to
what you would realize with the M5. Interesting choice between driving
the M5 and staying at motels versus driving the RV and having the comforts
of home right there.

Heh. The M5 is another story .... but first ... here's a portion of a
review done by "DieselPower" on the Sprinter:

"Looking at the spec sheet, things don't look terribly promising for a fun
ride. Weighing in at around 5,000 pounds, and with just 154 hp and 243 lb-ft
of torque to tug you around, we were expecting glacial acceleration, at
best. Surprisingly, the turbodiesel five-cylinder scoots the Sprinter around
town with remarkable vigor. From 0-50 mph, the Sprinter easily keeps pace
with traffic, with a flat torque curve from 1,600-2,400 rpm, providing ample
thrust for urban duty. Not surprisingly, freeway driving is a little more
labored but still not embarrassing. Acceleration to 70 mph is adequately
quick, and maintaining cruising speeds is not a problem. Under our
admittedly lead-footed testing, we averaged a respectable 19.24 miles per
gallon. We've heard reports of averages between 22 and 25 mpg, and even as
high as 30 under an especially judicious right foot."


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Now ... the M5. I am selling it. The dealer has made an acceptable offer
to buy it back and there are two interested private parties that are
seriously interested in it to avoid the year long delivery of a new one.

I enjoy cars, can fully appreciate the technology and engineering of BMW and
the performance of the M5. But, I also would like to keep my license. The
problem with a car like the M5 is that unless you are into racing or renting
track time you cannot use the car in the manner it was designed to be used.
It will accelerate from 60 mph to over 140 mph in what seems like a
nanosecond, but the state police have radios that are faster. When you
drive normally, you may as well have a regular 5 series. Since we also have
an '06 750Li ... we won't be BMW-less.

Truth is, I ususally drive like a little old lady .... even with the classic
muscle cars. The performance of the M5 is so spirited and exciting that it
is very tempting to use.
I've gone for 40 years without a speeding ticket and I don't need to start
collecting them now.

Eisboch