A Reason to Defect to MB
04-04-2008, 07:40 AM
#31
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='556042' date='Apr 4 2008, 11:18 AM
I'd really have to twist my brain, but I probably could. 
04-04-2008, 07:40 AM
#32
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='556047' date='Apr 4 2008, 10:31 AM
Prestige of owning an AMG car??????? Please explain that further.
04-04-2008, 07:51 AM
#33
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 2,075
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I didnt know it was so prestigious to own an M car. I dont really think that way. I would reserve that vocabulary for an Aston Martin or a Phantom or something of that caliber. Not necessarily an M car or an AMG. Thats just me. Like I've said, What do I know??????
04-04-2008, 08:03 AM
#34
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='556055' date='Apr 4 2008, 11:51 AM
I didnt know it was so prestigious to own an M car. I dont really think that way. I would reserve that vocabulary for an Aston Martin or a Phantom or something of that caliber. Not necessarily an M car or an AMG. Thats just me. Like I've said, What do I know??????
04-04-2008, 08:07 AM
#35
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC , Canada
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
See ya ! and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out !
04-04-2008, 08:09 AM
#36
Senior Members
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bayside, New York
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 04' 545i SMG , Oriental Blue, Congiac Leather Interior, Nav., Park Assist, Logic 7, Sports Pkg, Cross drilled slotted rotors, ceramic pads, SS Brake lines, free flow air filter and a supercharger (coming soon)etc.....all the good stuff
Originally Posted by poleposition' post='556055' date='Apr 4 2008, 11:51 AM
I didnt know it was so prestigious to own an M car. I dont really think that way. I would reserve that vocabulary for an Aston Martin or a Phantom or something of that caliber. Not necessarily an M car or an AMG. Thats just me. Like I've said, What do I know??????
Watch out, he might come out with the whole G8 convo. on you again.....
04-04-2008, 08:09 AM
#37
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 7,363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='556067' date='Apr 4 2008, 09:07 AM
See ya ! and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out !
04-04-2008, 08:20 AM
#38
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: No mods
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='556070' date='Apr 4 2008, 09:09 AM
Not likely to happen, the E63 has too much torque. By the time the door shuts it's already 1/2 mile down the road.
04-04-2008, 08:39 AM
#39
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 11,432
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
Bimmer32, just curious why you didn't look at a slightly used M5? You can get one for less than a new 550 nowadays. Or does your current choice imply that you'd prefer an E63AMG over an M5? If that's the case, GTFO!! J/K hahaha
Anyway, this decision or debate is unbelievable subjective as you all know. It'll just boil down to your personal preference on what's more important to you (brand loyalty, price, power, handling, looks, "prestige", fuel, insurance...). Good luck with your decision.
Anyway, this decision or debate is unbelievable subjective as you all know. It'll just boil down to your personal preference on what's more important to you (brand loyalty, price, power, handling, looks, "prestige", fuel, insurance...). Good luck with your decision.
04-04-2008, 08:42 AM
#40
Members
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Get E63. I never drove one, but I got to sit in the passenger sit once. Wow.
E63 has that mean aggressive beast wearing a hugo boss suit look.
Really I don't think there is any comparison here unless you are talking M5 to E63.
E63 has that mean aggressive beast wearing a hugo boss suit look.
Really I don't think there is any comparison here unless you are talking M5 to E63.