Thinking of getting rid of my car

Tuner1984 · 06-09-2011, 02:52 PM

Do you think its worth getting rid of my car for an E60 M5?

TomBMW · 06-09-2011, 02:55 PM

Yeah, why not?

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Originally Posted by Tuner1984

Do you think its worth getting rid of my car for an E60 M5?

raihansdg · 06-09-2011, 03:03 PM

I dont know, u want to fuel 10 cylinders instead of 6 with these gas prices? What is the weight to power ratio on both of them?

Verbiage · 06-09-2011, 03:08 PM

I think you should get an F10 M5 and give me your soul.

huyner328 · 06-09-2011, 03:14 PM

If 6-9 MPG is appealing to you then yea, totally worth it.

pseto · 06-09-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by huyner328

If 6-9 MPG is appealing to you then yea, totally worth it.

and that's if you actually have the car to drive. i know quite a few that had that car in the shop more than they drove it.

zeenon53 · 06-09-2011, 03:35 PM

I think I might rather have the new 550i myself. At least drive both.

DisGuy · 06-09-2011, 03:55 PM

i was deciding on the same thing. selling my e92 and getting a ///M5 (v10), but gas these days are killing me even in my I6.

S1GNATURE · 06-09-2011, 05:57 PM

Follow your heart lol:

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Originally Posted by Tuner1984

Do you think its worth getting rid of my car for an E60 M5?

utfenix335i · 06-09-2011, 05:57 PM

Like I said before... E39 or F10 m5

End of story.

Tuner1984 · 06-09-2011, 07:18 PM

Yea gas prices are definitely a killer right now. I just love the way the M5 looks and the sound of it sounds so amazing in my opinion. Obviously I'm not buying a new one. It would be one that was still in warranty.

Stucks · 06-09-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by utfenix335i

Like I said before... E39 or F10 m5

End of story.

+1

E39 M5 + boost FTW.

bimmertt · 06-09-2011, 07:32 PM

I wouldn't mind owning an M5....just sayin...

MDyDinanM · 06-09-2011, 08:09 PM

went from a e46 M3 to a e60 M5. Miss the e46, but love the comfort and sportiness of the e60. V10 is intoxicating.

Tuner, you've seen my car.

I don't regret my decision, and yes MPG is bad, but manageable. Especially if you have a beater or use the metro, etc.

Just know what your getting yourself into financially, and do your research for the right car. Its a buyers market and there are plenty of good deals out there.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-09-2011, 08:49 PM

If you can afford the gas. Hell yes.

Tuner1984 · 06-09-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mdyaman

went from a e46 M3 to a e60 M5. Miss the e46, but love the comfort and sportiness of the e60. V10 is intoxicating.

Tuner, you've seen my car.

I don't regret my decision, and yes MPG is bad, but manageable. Especially if you have a beater or use the metro, etc.

Just know what your getting yourself into financially, and do your research for the right car. Its a buyers market and there are plenty of good deals out there.

Yeah I love your car. I've been looking and yes I definitely have to find the right deal. I found an 06 with 58k on it for 37k, but it's out of warranty and I know the maintenance on an M is very expensive.

bigdog34uz · 06-10-2011, 05:10 AM

f*** it balls to the wall! Just do it!!!!!!!!

Tuner1984 · 06-10-2011, 05:40 AM

HAHAHA You gonna give me a banging loan Meva?

boom · 06-10-2011, 06:15 AM

Been there, done that, got the t shirt, and came back to the n54. The m5 (e39 and e60) both have leas torque than a tuned 335, weigh more, absolutely drink gas, and cost more to maintain and mod. The only real mod for the e60 that compares to the gains of a 335 tune is the dinan striker motor for $30,000. Save your money and buy a house or something.

utfenix335i · 06-10-2011, 07:33 AM

Pat, talk to Clem on here. Check out this regional forum for pics of his car. Silver e39. Sexy as hell and great guy to know since he's a fiscally conservative modder. He does his own work and is very good to work with.

MDyDinanM · 06-10-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuner1984

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Originally Posted by mdyaman

went from a e46 M3 to a e60 M5. Miss the e46, but love the comfort and sportiness of the e60. V10 is intoxicating.

Tuner, you've seen my car.

I don't regret my decision, and yes MPG is bad, but manageable. Especially if you have a beater or use the metro, etc.

Just know what your getting yourself into financially, and do your research for the right car. Its a buyers market and there are plenty of good deals out there.

Yeah I love your car. I've been looking and yes I definitely have to find the right deal. I found an 06 with 58k on it for 37k, but it's out of warranty and I know the maintenance on an M is very expensive.

Oh no, whatever you do, don't get a 06. Get a late 07 or a 08. 08s is when they did the LCI.

06s tend to have too many gremlins and issues.

Mine is a 08 and it's been solid. So far I have 47k miles on it and still going strong. I did buy the extended maintenance and warranty though-that put a dent in my pocket. Lol.

Tuner1984 · 06-10-2011, 08:24 AM

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Oh no, whatever you do, don't get a 06. Get a late 07 or a 08. 08s is when they did the LCI.

06s tend to have too many gremlins and issues.

Mine is a 08 and it's been solid. So far I have 47k miles on it and still going strong. I did buy the extended maintenance and warranty though-that put a dent in my pocket. Lol.

Thanks for the headsup. I didn't realize the 06s had so many issues. I'm sure the maintenance and extended warranties were expensive. One reason I was looking at an M, in your opinion do you believe that they will be more reliable as they age due to the fact that they are NA vs the 335i?

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raihansdg Private First Class 16 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	I dont know, u want to fuel 10 cylinders instead of 6 with these gas prices? What is the weight to power ratio on both of them?
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Tuner1984 1 Stock M 76 Rep 1,650 Posts Drives: Something Slow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	Yea gas prices are definitely a killer right now. I just love the way the M5 looks and the sound of it sounds so amazing in my opinion. Obviously I'm not buying a new one. It would be one that was still in warranty. __________________ Veteran USMC/Iraqi Freedom Current: E46 M3 Retired: 2009 E90 AW M3 Retired: 2007 E90 AW 335i.
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