Leaving the E60 family tomorrow
10-29-2005, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by beewang' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:36 PM
Althought I enjoy my E39 M5 for 4 yrs now and enjoyed every minute of it. Unfortunately time has changed and the E39 is left behind in time 
.? For the most part, I would consider your move a downgrade. The E60 benefits from 7 additional of R& D and it centainly shows. The M Audio in the E39 M5 is not even in the same world of the Logic-7.? 
I agree that an M cars will always be an M car 30 yrs from now. And that would be the only reason to get the E39 M5 IMO. I hope that is the reason why you made the change.
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.? For the most part, I would consider your move a downgrade. The E60 benefits from 7 additional of R& D and it centainly shows. The M Audio in the E39 M5 is not even in the same world of the Logic-7.? I agree that an M cars will always be an M car 30 yrs from now. And that would be the only reason to get the E39 M5 IMO. I hope that is the reason why you made the change.
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beewang
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however, I have to agree with beewag, I loved my E39 M5 - 4 great years - but would consider this a downgrade in all aspects, with the acception of acceleration! Make sure you get the extended warranty, I had $9K worth of warranty work done at 39K miles prior to trading.....
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10-29-2005, 04:01 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
Very nice ride! I guess if I were to "go backwards" on a purchase it would definitely be for an "M" -- That is one clean "M" you got there! 
No need for you to depart from the E60 Forum, unless for some reason you now think us "non-M" owners are below you!
Keep in touch.
No need for you to depart from the E60 Forum, unless for some reason you now think us "non-M" owners are below you!
Keep in touch.
10-29-2005, 04:05 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
Great looking ride my friend, but I wonder why you gave up on your e60 so easily.??? 
In any event your a true BMW man. 
In any event your a true BMW man.
10-29-2005, 11:31 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Jet Black/Black, Manual, Sport, Logic 7
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 28 2005, 04:35 AM
Any cheap 2003s out there?
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2001 is the MY with the most significant changes (new M steering wheel, angel eyes, widescreen NAV).
10-29-2005, 11:47 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Jet Black/Black, Manual, Sport, Logic 7
Originally Posted by Mr 5er' date='Oct 29 2005, 02:05 PM
... I wonder why you gave up on your e60 so easily.????
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It set the standard for the super-sedan category, and I'm pretty sure every unit sold new in Hawaii went for well above MSRP. There are very few on the islands - I can go months without seeing one on the street or in the classifieds.Needless to say, I don't consider this a downgrade. Like any other change, there are pros and cons to the decision-making process, and different people have different perceptions. I'm glad I owned an e60, so I could experience all the technology and other improvements BMW is implementing. But, I'm extremely happy with my choice.
10-30-2005, 03:56 AM
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Steve - may I suggest a UUC Short Shifter, I was very pleased with mine, in addition, give consideration to opening the brake ducts....two fairly easy and reasonable ($$) mods.....
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10-30-2005, 11:46 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by SteveHI' date='Oct 30 2005, 12:47 AM
The e39 M5 has been my dream car since it originally hit the market about 6 years ago.?
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Yup I can understand... It was my dream car since 1999 when I first learned it was comming to the US. Loved no other car since, till now. E60 M5.
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