In the market for an E60
02-18-2008, 06:41 PM
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Hey guys,
I currently have a 03 Mercedes E320....love the appearance of the car, and the attention I get, but it is boring me half to death...No nav, no sport package, no aux input, and not to mention its a v6 auto
. Before this I had an 03 Jetta 1.8t 5spd (my favorite car to date, but lacked space), needless to say I miss the manual tranny....I looked at a few cars that compared to the eclass and it seems that the e60 embodies everything I want in a car, luxury, power and a six spd tranny 
..... Im looking to get a preowned e60 based on the performance and exterior mods I want to do, what do you guys recommend 545i or 530i and are there any years I should steer away from....Thanks.......Also will the shape change soon?, I read briefly about the F10 being the new model but when is that slated to come out??
I currently have a 03 Mercedes E320....love the appearance of the car, and the attention I get, but it is boring me half to death...No nav, no sport package, no aux input, and not to mention its a v6 auto
. Before this I had an 03 Jetta 1.8t 5spd (my favorite car to date, but lacked space), needless to say I miss the manual tranny....I looked at a few cars that compared to the eclass and it seems that the e60 embodies everything I want in a car, luxury, power and a six spd tranny ..... Im looking to get a preowned e60 based on the performance and exterior mods I want to do, what do you guys recommend 545i or 530i and are there any years I should steer away from....Thanks.......Also will the shape change soon?, I read briefly about the F10 being the new model but when is that slated to come out??
02-19-2008, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jowolfsburg' post='532919' date='Feb 18 2008, 10:41 PM
Hey guys,
I currently have a 03 Mercedes E320....love the appearance of the car, and the attention I get, but it is boring me half to death...No nav, no sport package, no aux input, and not to mention its a v6 auto . Before this I had an 03 Jetta 1.8t 5spd (my favorite car to date, but lacked space), needless to say I miss the manual tranny....I looked at a few cars that compared to the eclass and it seems that the e60 embodies everything I want in a car, luxury, power and a six spd tranny ..... Im looking to get a preowned e60 based on the performance and exterior mods I want to do, what do you guys recommend 545i or 530i and are there any years I should steer away from....Thanks.......Also will the shape change soon?, I read briefly about the F10 being the new model but when is that slated to come out??
I currently have a 03 Mercedes E320....love the appearance of the car, and the attention I get, but it is boring me half to death...No nav, no sport package, no aux input, and not to mention its a v6 auto
. Before this I had an 03 Jetta 1.8t 5spd (my favorite car to date, but lacked space), needless to say I miss the manual tranny....I looked at a few cars that compared to the eclass and it seems that the e60 embodies everything I want in a car, luxury, power and a six spd tranny ..... Im looking to get a preowned e60 based on the performance and exterior mods I want to do, what do you guys recommend 545i or 530i and are there any years I should steer away from....Thanks.......Also will the shape change soon?, I read briefly about the F10 being the new model but when is that slated to come out??
02-19-2008, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 1esquire' post='533059' date='Feb 19 2008, 01:29 PM
I recently bought a used 545 w/6 spd, and I love it. Definitely go for the V8. As long as you can get one CPO'd, then I wouldn't worry about avoiding the '04s (look for a later year build date, however, to make sure you can get bluetooth and some other options).
02-19-2008, 06:53 AM
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On US cars, bluetooth (and factory nav and HUD) was available from Mar 04 production.
I tend to agree that the 04s were a bit more problematic (first year of production and all). If possible, I'd avoid an 04, but if you found a great deal on one, I'd go for it.
I tend to agree that the 04s were a bit more problematic (first year of production and all). If possible, I'd avoid an 04, but if you found a great deal on one, I'd go for it.
02-19-2008, 07:25 AM
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Hey jowolfsburg, when I saw your handle I figured you must be a VW fan. My brother and I have had several modified BMWs in the past (sciroccos and Jettas). Like you, I also had a 1.8T Jetta and then moved to a 545. I had a 2004 545 and had no problems. Just make sure you review the service history.
But yeah, my vote is for a 545 or even 550 if your budget permits. Good luck!
But yeah, my vote is for a 545 or even 550 if your budget permits. Good luck!
02-19-2008, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='533081' date='Feb 19 2008, 10:47 AM
Welcome...Go for a V8...You will have PermaGrin even in your sleep...
Agree !!
02-19-2008, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='533111' date='Feb 19 2008, 08:25 AM
Just make sure you review the service history.
But yeah, my vote is for a 545 or even 550 if your budget permits. Good luck!
But yeah, my vote is for a 545 or even 550 if your budget permits. Good luck!