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06-15-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='298133' date='Jun 15 2006, 04:45 PM
isn't there always going to be something out there that'll beat something out in a straight line no matter what your next car will be?
there for SL 65 AMG is un beatable! straightline wise...
06-15-2006, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='298137' date='Jun 15 2006, 04:54 PM
I wouldn't mind a Z06 if I didn't have my son that would be the car for me 
I think he fits fine in the front seat of a Z06.... car seat taken in account for already.
06-15-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='298133' date='Jun 15 2006, 06:45 PM
isn't there always going to be something out there that'll beat something out in a straight line no matter what your next car will be?
I kind of like this type of thread. It's possible that BMW will take notice through its discussion readers and wake up to what some of us want if it wants to remain my type as a customer--when I/we decide to move to a faster sedan. I want to go fast straight, get decent mileage, have a reasonable transmission, have full speed ahead launch control if I settle for an SMG, have a more friendly tranny, etc. Why doen't BMW make a B5 (the "gentleman's M5) type car for those of us who don't believe that we are twisty racers? BMW would do well to remember that many of us who can afford it faster cars are the drag racers of the 50's and 60's--who don't give much of a flip for having a psuedo track car. Rant, rant, and rant.
06-15-2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='298141' date='Jun 15 2006, 04:58 PM
I think he fits fine in the front seat of a Z06.... car seat taken in account for already.
06-15-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='298137' date='Jun 15 2006, 06:54 PM
I wouldn't mind a Z06 if I didn't have my son that would be the car for me
06-15-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='298141' date='Jun 15 2006, 06:58 PM
I think he fits fine in the front seat of a Z06.... car seat taken in account for already.
06-15-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='298151' date='Jun 15 2006, 07:12 PM
I thought he meant that his son would want the keys, but not to use as a rattle.
Did you see what I did to your Avatar? Remember, I mentioned this possibility to you once. I hereby admit that I ripped Berm's stationary Avatar off.
06-15-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='297984' date='Jun 15 2006, 12:28 PM
"...the AMG suits me better because I am too damn old to turn the steering wheel so to appreciate the fine handling characteristics of BMWs, but can still stomp the accelerator to act like a 16 year old."
06-15-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='297985' date='Jun 15 2006, 12:29 PM
Very well said Znod! 
The reason that I'm not into M5 much are poor gas mileage and low low-end torque which is a must for me driving around town.
I never take my car to track, so those high end HP would be never used.
If E55 AMG has good enough handling for around town, it's a best choice.
Anyhew, it's your choice.
The reason that I'm not into M5 much are poor gas mileage and low low-end torque which is a must for me driving around town.
I never take my car to track, so those high end HP would be never used.
If E55 AMG has good enough handling for around town, it's a best choice.
Anyhew, it's your choice.
Thanks, and hear hear.
06-15-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='298013' date='Jun 15 2006, 01:53 PM
Hummm such a delima...
Let my put myself in your shoes...
Keep the Z06. I dont think theres much out there that will give you that much RAW power fun. Unless its getting un reliable and you dont want to deal with fixing it all the time.
as for a fast saloon. I would look into the E 63 AMG and CLS 63 AMG.
Let my put myself in your shoes...
Keep the Z06. I dont think theres much out there that will give you that much RAW power fun. Unless its getting un reliable and you dont want to deal with fixing it all the time.
as for a fast saloon. I would look into the E 63 AMG and CLS 63 AMG.
It looks like that's the way it'll have to be unless there is a surprise car looming or BMW will guarantee no warraty issues if I mod an M5. I guess NOS would be the only reasonable alternative.