be honest and objective! 04 545i 6spman vs 03 M5
12-07-2006, 01:02 PM
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Tough choice... What are your thoughts
I have a 2004 545i 6spd manual and have been longing for the 03 e39M5. considering that I already have a 95 Euro M5 that I am babying and collecting.. would you recommend as a daily driver the 2004 545i or the 2003 M5. Which one makes more sense? I do admit a preference for the e39 body style.. but like newer and more modern "things"...
I have a 2004 545i 6spd manual and have been longing for the 03 e39M5. considering that I already have a 95 Euro M5 that I am babying and collecting.. would you recommend as a daily driver the 2004 545i or the 2003 M5. Which one makes more sense? I do admit a preference for the e39 body style.. but like newer and more modern "things"...
12-07-2006, 02:10 PM
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In my view, there's no comparison. The 545i is a very nice car, but the M5 - no matter if E34, E39 or E60 - is special.
However, as a daily driver, the 545i will lose you less money in maintenance and probably be a more practical car overall.
However, as a daily driver, the 545i will lose you less money in maintenance and probably be a more practical car overall.
12-07-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmeRC' post='364706' date='Dec 7 2006, 07:55 PM
you can collect all the M5 generations ever made 
. I must tell you after driving all previous generations of M5.. none gives me as much satisfaction and feedback as the 3,8 Euro M5.. . It has more personality and feels more real than the e28 or e39.
12-07-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by abdoul' post='364723' date='Dec 7 2006, 08:43 PM
except the e60... Can't afford to buy it... it will trigger a war at home!! . I must tell you after driving all previous generations of M5.. none gives me as much satisfaction and feedback as the 3,8 Euro M5.. . It has more personality and feels more real than the e28 or e39.
. I must tell you after driving all previous generations of M5.. none gives me as much satisfaction and feedback as the 3,8 Euro M5.. . It has more personality and feels more real than the e28 or e39.i can't feel sh*t in my e60 - not enough feedback and too isolated from the road.
12-07-2006, 05:48 PM
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1999 BMW 740i (for sale currently)
1995 Euro BMW M5 3.8
1992 BMW 850i
1984 Euro BMW 635csi (for sale currently)
2002 MB C320 (for sale currently)
1998 MB 500SL
1984 Euro MB 500SEC AMG
1971 MB 280se 3.5 coupe
1993 Range Rover LWB (for sale currently)
1975 Fiat 124 Spider
Really?... This is becoming a much harder than anticipated decision.. 
Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='364744' date='Dec 7 2006, 09:13 PM
judging by this statement, go e39 m5.
i can't feel sh*t in my e60 - not enough feedback and too isolated from the road.
i can't feel sh*t in my e60 - not enough feedback and too isolated from the road.
12-07-2006, 07:06 PM
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Between those two... I'll go for the 2003 M5. Reason is because you're comparing it to a used E60. and especially a 2004. The resale value for a M5 is much higher than a used 545. If it was a 2005 or even a 2006 545 or 550 I would go for the E60.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='364815' date='Dec 7 2006, 09:06 PM
Between those two... I'll go for the 2003 M5. Reason is because you're comparing it to a used E60. and especially a 2004. The resale value for a M5 is much higher than a used 545. If it was a 2005 or even a 2006 545 or 550 I would go for the E60.
If you like LeMans blue, I saw this one that seems pretty nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-BMW-M5...1QQcmdZViewItem
For $45K, I would take this any day over a 2004 545i.
12-08-2006, 07:59 AM
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cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
its a tough choice...that said if you can find a mint e39 m5 with really low miles that has been pampered, I think the choice becomes MUCH easier. The challenge is finding one....a 4 year old car will more often than not be a little long in the tooth at this point.
If you find one though, hands down the mint e39 M5 should take your parking spot.
If you find one though, hands down the mint e39 M5 should take your parking spot.