Should I trade an e60 for e39 M5?
06-29-2010, 09:47 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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I comtemplated this same issue not too long ago, but in the end I didn't act fast enough and the e39 m5 sold. 
06-29-2010, 10:25 AM
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I'd not be particularly interested in an E39 M5 at this point, and I'd also be concerned at a car that had seen such little service (approximately 3K per year). Few mainstream cars respond well to life as a garage queen, on the Porsche forums at least the perceived wisdom seems to be that cars that see regular use tend to be more robust than those that don't.
This man speaks great wisdom.
Stay clear of such a low mileage car.
06-29-2010, 01:06 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I would do it IF it's a straight trade and you don't have to finance any portion of it. The E39 M5 is a great car, but I would not want to take on payments to get a 7 yr old car, just my .02 
06-30-2010, 06:01 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i loaded!
The e39 M5 eat's 550i's for breakfast
keep the E60 save up for teh E60 M! (if i can find a 6mt M in the low 30's i'll be getting one i just don't want SMG!)
06-30-2010, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008