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07-12-2006, 03:42 PM
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You shouldn't compare 3 & 5. For the price we paid for e60, I think a lot of people here can pay less for a M3.
If I am under 30, I'll probably pick 3 series, it is a fun and powerful car to drive. But, I will pick a more mature car when I am over 30.
If I am under 30, I'll probably pick 3 series, it is a fun and powerful car to drive. But, I will pick a more mature car when I am over 30.
07-12-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='309991' date='Jul 12 2006, 04:42 PM
You shouldn't compare 3 & 5. For the price we paid for e60, I think a lot of people here can pay less for a M3.
If I am under 30, I'll probably pick 3 series, it is a fun and powerful car to drive. But, I will pick a more mature car when I am over 30.
If I am under 30, I'll probably pick 3 series, it is a fun and powerful car to drive. But, I will pick a more mature car when I am over 30.
But between that level of car/power/price range, regardless of age, most would opt for the big power you get with the 3. I drove the 525 and found it under-powered. Unless you need the room, the 335 is the easy choice. You'll probably end up with morefeatures for the money as well.
And the M3 is too much of a dedicated racer to be considered for most folks. The ride quality/speed trade off is too much on that car. The 335 however is still a comfortable cruiser. It's like a 550 vs. M5. (A bit less so. The M5 drives superbly. The sportiness can be muted in everyday driving. Is it December yet?)
07-12-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Tenneal' post='310132' date='Jul 12 2006, 09:25 PM
Is it December yet?)
Why whats in december? "My bonus is faster than your bonus?"
07-12-2006, 09:09 PM
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07-13-2006, 05:11 AM
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Wow! 
Thanks for all the great responses. To tell you the truth I figured I'd get more "You gotta stay in a 5" here on the E60 board. But seriously... There are ALOT of things I love about my 5er. Just the fact that I can get all those cool gadgets now (I-drive, auto headlight, wipers, pdc, nav) in a E92 it just makes it that more appealing.
I just hope I won't get relegated to just another 3er riding down the road. Feels kinda nice not seeing a 5er every 5 min on the highway.
I just wonder if I can fit into the high bolstered sport seats or not...
Thanks for all the great responses. To tell you the truth I figured I'd get more "You gotta stay in a 5" here on the E60 board. But seriously... There are ALOT of things I love about my 5er. Just the fact that I can get all those cool gadgets now (I-drive, auto headlight, wipers, pdc, nav) in a E92 it just makes it that more appealing.I just hope I won't get relegated to just another 3er riding down the road. Feels kinda nice not seeing a 5er every 5 min on the highway.
I just wonder if I can fit into the high bolstered sport seats or not...
07-13-2006, 05:37 AM
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If the 335i is comfortable for you, I'd say it's a no brainer. 335i
07-13-2006, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SkiScubaSailDude' post='310223' date='Jul 13 2006, 03:11 PM
Wow! Thanks for all the great responses. To tell you the truth I figured I'd get more "You gotta stay in a 5" here on the E60 board. But seriously... There are ALOT of things I love about my 5er. Just the fact that I can get all those cool gadgets now (I-drive, auto headlight, wipers, pdc, nav) in a E92 it just makes it that more appealing.
I just hope I won't get relegated to just another 3er riding down the road. Feels kinda nice not seeing a 5er every 5 min on the highway.
I just wonder if I can fit into the high bolstered sport seats or not...
Thanks for all the great responses. To tell you the truth I figured I'd get more "You gotta stay in a 5" here on the E60 board. But seriously... There are ALOT of things I love about my 5er. Just the fact that I can get all those cool gadgets now (I-drive, auto headlight, wipers, pdc, nav) in a E92 it just makes it that more appealing.I just hope I won't get relegated to just another 3er riding down the road. Feels kinda nice not seeing a 5er every 5 min on the highway.
I just wonder if I can fit into the high bolstered sport seats or not...
I personally would go for a low milleage 530i from the dealer with guarantee. I have driven a e39 till 400,000 kms so i know they r good engines.
07-14-2006, 05:56 AM
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Any other comments on my quandry?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
