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2008 BMW 550i
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2006/7 M5
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2007 Audi RS4
6.42%
2008 Audi S5
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2008 M3
24.77%
2006/7 Audi S6
1.83%
2005/6 M3 Competition
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2007 BMW X5 4.8i Sport
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Old 01-28-2010, 06:21 AM
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So I should get both right
I am trying to find the thread on this message board where somebody went from E60 M5 to E9X M3 (or maybe they had both).

I remember reading it awhile ago and I am unable to find it......I think that would be helpful insight.
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Originally Posted by VTGT
I am trying to find the thread on this message board where somebody went from E60 M5 to E9X M3 (or maybe they had both).

I remember reading it awhile ago and I am unable to find it......I think that would be helpful insight.
That was member tightie (Josh). Search for him and then look up his topics.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan
That was member tightie (Josh). Search for him and then look up his topics.
Thanks!

I will search later. I found a few of his threads, he seems to like the M3
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So here are a few options for tomorrow:

Black with unknown interior (Listed for auction late tonight)
- 28k miles Car
-Has all maint since 12k documented on the carfax
-It was stolen and listed on carfax but it was inspected and no damage was found (This really bothers me but may be ok....)
-Unknown build date but in service was 2/01/06, so I am guessing it was a late 2005 build or 2006 build.

Black on Black w/39k
-some curbed wheels
-light scratch on the front bumper
-2005 build

Black on Silverstone 46k Miles
-Good condition
-2005 build

All of the specs above are based on the listings the dealer gets and carfax. I will be calling BMW tomorrow to get more detailed service history going off the VIN.

There are also two 2007's with 12k and 15k but my guess is they will go for $40,000 or more and I am trying to stay in the $30,000's if possible.

All of the cars will come with the balance of the factory warranty.

Decisions decisions.......

My gut feeling right now is the 2006 with 28k miles because the likely hood is that it is a 2006 build all of the maintenance is documented, and the miles are low, but the theft recovery is bothering me.
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Well the cars were not in great condition and they were all black which I wanted to avoid, so hopefully something shows up next week.
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I still have not found the right car for me......It is hard finding a replacement for my Suby
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you shouldn't ask this 06/07 M5 all the way.
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22
you shouldn't ask this 06/07 M5 all the way.

Yeah, I am trying to find a 2007 Manual M5 with higher miles so I can get a deal. I found one which I am negotiating for, 2007 Indy Red Manual with 58k but its a little outside my budget.

If that falls through, I am keeping my eyes open for an RS4, S5, E90 M3, or even a clean low mileage E39 M3 with Dinan Mods
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