Speculation-the 560i ??
12-24-2005, 07:47 AM
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IIRC, there were a number of posts last year that said BMW trade-marked the 560i nomenclature...any more news about the possible appearance of a 5er with this moniker. I think I could live with a V-12 E60...sound good to anyone else???
12-24-2005, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinman' post='215229' date='Dec 24 2005, 11:47 AM
I think I could live with a V-12 E60...sound good to anyone else???
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12-24-2005, 08:36 AM
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with the arrival of the e90 335i-the inline 6 goes to 335hp-more than the current M3....the V-12 is 444hp-so it does not outpower the M5.
A V-12 powered 5 series just extends the large motor in a mid-size sedan concept. Sorta like the old V-12 powered Jag-u-are saloons of the '60s.
Also the e39 M5 is history now so 444hp in the e60 is not stepping on the "old" M5....just a little fantasy thinkin!
A V-12 powered 5 series just extends the large motor in a mid-size sedan concept. Sorta like the old V-12 powered Jag-u-are saloons of the '60s.
Also the e39 M5 is history now so 444hp in the e60 is not stepping on the "old" M5....just a little fantasy thinkin!
12-24-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWDK' post='215235' date='Dec 24 2005, 12:02 PM
What about a 580i? the party never stops... haha... Just kiddin... well I don't think that it will appear.... it would be too close to an M5...
12-24-2005, 10:58 AM
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well it was ment in an ironic way... I think that 550i is enough for the standard 5 series... it has to stop at some point... if you want more, then go for the M5.
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Originally Posted by mtavel' post='215242' date='Dec 24 2005, 12:10 PM
I don't remember a time when any standard series model had a larger motor than that same line's M model .
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12-27-2005, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWDK' post='215235' date='Dec 24 2005, 12:02 PM
What about a 580i? the party never stops... haha... Just kiddin... well I don't think that it will appear.... it would be too close to an M5...
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I agree!
Although i really think that anyone that aims for the 550i (if money wouldn't be much of a problem) should aim for the m5.
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Originally Posted by robg' post='215257' date='Dec 24 2005, 12:46 PM
[quote name='BMWDK' post='215235' date='Dec 24 2005, 12:02 PM']
What about a 580i? the party never stops... haha... Just kiddin... well I don't think that it will appear.... it would be too close to an M5...
What about a 580i? the party never stops... haha... Just kiddin... well I don't think that it will appear.... it would be too close to an M5...
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I agree!
Although i really think that anyone that aims for the 550i (if money wouldn't be much of a problem) should aim for the m5.
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Unfortuately, for most of us, money is always a problem. That is why I am going to work today. The M5 is significantly more money than the 550 - at least $20,000 comparably equipped. There is also the issue of the M5 having a touring range which is 200 plus miles, which I would find annoying. And the insurance issue. My 2006 550 is 40% less than my previous 03 M3 as far as insurance costs. Granted, this is because I have two teenage daughters on my policy, but the insurance companies, in general, are not that fond of the M badge. The 550 has near M car performance, but hovers under the radar.