Never thought I would admit this
05-04-2011, 02:40 PM
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So after really thinking about what to do as far as keeping my e60 or getting a new car, I finally realized the e60 does look aged at this point 
I still like it BETTEr than the f10 which is its replacement and I still think it looks better. I also think it looks better than a lot of cars out there but is clearly not this new gen of cars. I have decided to get an m3 coupe before they are gone. I think the sedan looks worse than the e60 but the coupe has much smoother lines and flows nicely, IMO a timeless design (atleast for now!).
I loved my e60 but just got bored of it after 4 years and really thought hard about keeping it but the more I compared the e60 M5 v. the m3, the more I realized how dated the E60 looked, especially the rear end. I was looking at a used e60 as well. I want to have one 8500 rpm engine before turbos take over forever!
I still like it BETTEr than the f10 which is its replacement and I still think it looks better. I also think it looks better than a lot of cars out there but is clearly not this new gen of cars. I have decided to get an m3 coupe before they are gone. I think the sedan looks worse than the e60 but the coupe has much smoother lines and flows nicely, IMO a timeless design (atleast for now!).I loved my e60 but just got bored of it after 4 years and really thought hard about keeping it but the more I compared the e60 M5 v. the m3, the more I realized how dated the E60 looked, especially the rear end. I was looking at a used e60 as well. I want to have one 8500 rpm engine before turbos take over forever!
05-04-2011, 02:44 PM
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sedan looks worse than the e60? wow...
05-04-2011, 02:49 PM
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Didnt see until now you had a sedan. I dont fault you as a new m5 was not available and if you wanted a sedan than the m3 is still great but in comparison to the m5 style I just did not like it as well. In your situation for whatever reason I am sure you love it. I just prefer the coupe
05-04-2011, 03:13 PM
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05-04-2011, 03:30 PM
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Didnt see until now you had a sedan. I dont fault you as a new m5 was not available and if you wanted a sedan than the m3 is still great but in comparison to the m5 style I just did not like it as well. In your situation for whatever reason I am sure you love it. I just prefer the coupe
05-04-2011, 05:46 PM
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I think it's timeless and a real thing of beauty. Don't quite see how some "flundered" 3er even comes close to it...
But, Genetals is right; you can't argue taste.
Well, just make sure you post on the E90 boards from now on, as I don't want to read BS posts from a disgruntled, former E60 owner in this 5-Series forum... :thumbsdown:
