Its a tough call, but I guess its down to what he really wants from the car. The M5 is a great driver's car and always will be and you can still use it as a saloon, but then again its nearing the end of it's life and so it would be worth his while to wait for the newer model due later this year (i think).
I have to say that I prefer what you get from the big S-classes though, the big engine, the luxury etc etc. and so if he wants the driving fun from the m5, why not get the e39 m5?? Its still a great car and a lot cheaper so then he could keep the s-class and have a play saloon for weekends!
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