be honest and objective! 04 545i 6spman vs 03 M5
12-08-2006, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by abdoul' post='365118' date='Dec 8 2006, 03:48 PM
Actually. I do not mind at all the manual tranny. It became second nature as that's all I have been driving for most of my life! the e34 I am babying and keeping low miles on it <50k as a collectable (1 of < 200 made, 1 of 3 in Avus Blue/Black)
Do you have pics of the E34?
12-08-2006, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by abdoul' post='365118' date='Dec 8 2006, 03:48 PM
Actually. I do not mind at all the manual tranny. It became second nature as that's all I have been driving for most of my life! the e34 I am babying and keeping low miles on it <50k as a collectable (1 of < 200 made, 1 of 3 in Avus Blue/Black)
Do you have pics of the E34?
12-08-2006, 02:39 PM
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12-08-2006, 02:42 PM
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This is pretty funny, when I was waiting for my 2004 545i which was delayed at the port for a recall, I was looking at an E39 M5 and everyone said to go for the 545, this thread seems to have reversed that opinion. If you need navigation, the one in the E39 was awful. I also like the iDrive in the E60.
12-08-2006, 03:33 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
other things to keep in mind:
early '04 e60 seem to have more electronic gremlins than later ones.
more performance mods are available for e39 m5 than e60 545.
early '04 e60 seem to have more electronic gremlins than later ones.
more performance mods are available for e39 m5 than e60 545.
12-08-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by abdoul' post='365111' date='Dec 8 2006, 02:31 PM
I am more and more leaning towards the M5... 
. Now what if the 545i was also made to look like an M5 with OEM front fascia? (no badge upgrade.. still a 545i). with 31k miles... for the same price as a 2003 M5?
. Now what if the 545i was also made to look like an M5 with OEM front fascia? (no badge upgrade.. still a 545i). with 31k miles... for the same price as a 2003 M5?Both nice cars, just depends on what you want.
-03 M5 likely out of warranty or soon to be out of warranty
-M5 is much faster, has a LSD
-How high do you value the M badge
-M5 is still a good looking car, but is dated. Interior is dated as well.
-e60 has modern styling and more toys inside if that's important
-There was mention of road feel, but then again, the M5 has the old school recirculating ball
-Not sure if it's important to you, but M owners tend to be more of an "enthusiast"
If you want a BMW for ~$50K, you can always get a 335i or a Z4 M roadster/coupe
12-08-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='365147' date='Dec 8 2006, 06:36 PM
Do you have pics of the E34?
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12-08-2006, 06:35 PM
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1984 Euro MB 500SEC AMG
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Originally Posted by Member545' post='365149' date='Dec 8 2006, 06:42 PM
This is pretty funny, when I was waiting for my 2004 545i which was delayed at the port for a recall, I was looking at an E39 M5 and everyone said to go for the 545, this thread seems to have reversed that opinion. If you need navigation, the one in the E39 was awful. I also like the iDrive in the E60.
12-09-2006, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='365215' date='Dec 9 2006, 02:59 AM
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-There was mention of road feel, but then again, the M5 has the old school recirculating ball
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-There was mention of road feel, but then again, the M5 has the old school recirculating ball
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