Leaving the E60 family tomorrow

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Oct 29, 2005 | 02:28 PM

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Bokke

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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.

cheers,

beewang

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Congrats on the car...you will no doubt enjoy....

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.....

Cheers,

Oct 29, 2005 | 04:01 PM

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CoolTones

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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.

Oct 29, 2005 | 04:05 PM

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Mr 5er

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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.

Oct 29, 2005 | 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 28 2005, 04:35 AM

Any cheap 2003s out there?

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Depends on how you define "cheap." Most 2003's seem to be in the high 50's to low 60's, depending on mileage.

2001 is the MY with the most significant changes (new M steering wheel, angel eyes, widescreen NAV).

Oct 29, 2005 | 11:47 PM

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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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The e39 M5 has been my dream car since it originally hit the market about 6 years ago.

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.

Oct 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.....

Cheers,