Any single guys/gals with an E60?
11-24-2005, 10:40 AM
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I was just curious if there are any members out there who are single and have a 5 series. I see a lot of posts where the 5 was chosen over a 3 due to needing more room for spouse, children, clients, etc.
I am alone in my car 90% of the time, mostly for just a 10 mile drive to work. The 3 series obviously has enough room for one person, and would likely handle better in the twisties... but there is just that special "something" about the 5 everytime I see one on the road (which is less frequent than a 3).
I know it is a matter of personal preference, and one needs to drive both... but I was just curious how many non-married types out there opted for the 5.
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I am alone in my car 90% of the time, mostly for just a 10 mile drive to work. The 3 series obviously has enough room for one person, and would likely handle better in the twisties... but there is just that special "something" about the 5 everytime I see one on the road (which is less frequent than a 3).
I know it is a matter of personal preference, and one needs to drive both... but I was just curious how many non-married types out there opted for the 5.
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11-24-2005, 10:43 AM
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count me in the club. I drive the E60 mostly alone as well.
Except trips with my lady.
Except trips with my lady.
11-24-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by reefbrake' post='202948' date='Nov 24 2005, 02:40 PM
I was just curious if there are any members out there who are single and have a 5 series. I see a lot of posts where the 5 was chosen over a 3 due to needing more room for spouse, children, clients, etc.
I am alone in my car 90% of the time, mostly for just a 10 mile drive to work. The 3 series obviously has enough room for one person, and would likely handle better in the twisties... but there is just that special "something" about the 5 everytime I see one on the road (which is less frequent than a 3).
I know it is a matter of personal preference, and one needs to drive both... but I was just curious how many non-married types out there opted for the 5.
Reefbrake
I am alone in my car 90% of the time, mostly for just a 10 mile drive to work. The 3 series obviously has enough room for one person, and would likely handle better in the twisties... but there is just that special "something" about the 5 everytime I see one on the road (which is less frequent than a 3).
I know it is a matter of personal preference, and one needs to drive both... but I was just curious how many non-married types out there opted for the 5.
Reefbrake
11-24-2005, 11:14 AM
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I am just joining this forum. I think it is great. Anyways, I am 25, single and have a 545 sport/nav. Sweeeeet Ride!!!
11-24-2005, 01:01 PM
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Hi,
Hum... I have wife & 3 kids so i need a big car.
But... 95% of time drive alone. So that is why i chose BMW 5 over MB E. It's the fun factor!
Well... i had a 3 series... but i always carry my whole kite gear (3 kites & 2 boards) in the truck for lunch breaks
that is why i went form 3 Touring to 5 Touring there simply was not enough space 
So many good excuses to get this great car!
Hum... I have wife & 3 kids so i need a big car.
But... 95% of time drive alone. So that is why i chose BMW 5 over MB E. It's the fun factor!
Well... i had a 3 series... but i always carry my whole kite gear (3 kites & 2 boards) in the truck for lunch breaks
that is why i went form 3 Touring to 5 Touring there simply was not enough space So many good excuses to get this great car!
11-24-2005, 02:09 PM
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there are quite alot of members on here who are single and chose the 5! the 3 is an excellent car but I would ever buy (an M3 being the exception of course) but the 5 evokes an emotion that I never feel from the 3 series.
11-24-2005, 02:18 PM
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Hi,
Just to add some data that i gathered the other day when i was asked the same question: "why a BMW 5 instead of a VW Golf?"
I made 230.000 km in 5 years. At the average 55km/h gives more than 170 days of 24h driving!
That is 1/2 year driving 24h a day in just 5 years!
Impressive numbers, no?
So, i deserve having it
Just to add some data that i gathered the other day when i was asked the same question: "why a BMW 5 instead of a VW Golf?"
I made 230.000 km in 5 years. At the average 55km/h gives more than 170 days of 24h driving!
That is 1/2 year driving 24h a day in just 5 years!
Impressive numbers, no?
So, i deserve having it
Who says one needs a 2nd income to afford a 5 at age 30? 