OV9

Jobbo wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 6:18 pm

Simon wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 4:11 pm Right. Because it's a lot smaller battery. I see.

The E-class is based on the previous generation platform, this 5-series was an entirely new platform for both ICE and EV so it’s not surprising it’s less compromised. The batteries arent just under the boot floor I think.

Whilst true, the E53 does have a bigger battery. It's 28kwh compared to 18kwh in the M5.

Silverstone interior is right - I was intrigued by the lagoon interior but there were no cars in the system with it and I had to choose from the dealer’s stock. Still 22 cars I think.

Marina Bay Blue then.

No, I wasn’t sure about it anyway but someone else in our village already has one in blue so that was a no. It’s an Individual colour to make guessing a bit harder.

So I’ll give you a clue: the exterior colour has the same name as an Audi colour but it’s not the same colour.

Ah. Estoril Blue? Santorini Blue? Goodwood Green?

No, no and no. My clue is probably a bit mean. But as soon as I saw they had one in this colour I said yes, that’s the one.

Avus
Imola
Macadamia
Sparkling Brown (!)

I hadn’t appreciated how many names are shared Not one of those anyway.

Jobbo wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 6:19 pm Deal done anyway. I’m not going to do a guess the new car thread because it would be too easy. Maybe guess the colour…?

Over £24,000 off list price. Happy with that.

I need to do better at reading comprehension as I didn't realise you were after the touring, hence my RS4 confusion....alas I won't take back my comments about the interior but +2 on the score for being a Touring.

Oh, and it's gotta be Techno-Violet, surely?!?

Jobbo wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 6:19 pm Deal done anyway.

Ooh - exciting

Matty wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:52 pm Oh, and it's gotta be Techno-Violet, surely?!?

Close enough - it’s Daytona Violet. E34 M5 vibes.