Thinking of changing the car
11-03-2008, 07:46 AM
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Very hard choices there friend. As a daily driver either the M5 or DB9. I can deal with the idrive and being the BMW lover I am the choice is clear,... M5 all the way.
11-03-2008, 07:56 AM
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Poor fellow 
I sympathize with this DIFFICULT decision you have facing you right now! 
Good Luck with whatever you decide upon! 
I sympathize with this DIFFICULT decision you have facing you right now! Good Luck with whatever you decide upon!
11-03-2008, 01:05 PM
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Cheers all ... we are in the process of moving house at the moment as well, due to move in January, so new car is #2 on the shopping list 
Hadn't considered the Maserati actually - will go and do some "googling" !
Hadn't considered the Maserati actually - will go and do some "googling" !
11-03-2008, 02:30 PM
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If you don't need that much space you may consider the M6 over the M5.
And have you driven the F01 750i already? The chassis is as sporty as an E60, and the twin turbo V8 is fantastic. It's not a sports car, but a test drive never hurts.
The Quatroporte is a fantastic car, but keep in mind that it's italian design under the skin, not BMW engineering. Depreciation is also very high but you probably won't worry too much about that. Personally I'd choose the 750i over a quatroporte.
The Ferarri is a fabulous car, but I wouldn't buy it if it was supposed to be my only car.
If you can wait, the Porsche Panamera may be a nice option.
Personally I wouldn't go for the AMG S-class types, they're a bit too heavy and bulky.
Good luck with your tough choice...
And have you driven the F01 750i already? The chassis is as sporty as an E60, and the twin turbo V8 is fantastic. It's not a sports car, but a test drive never hurts.
The Quatroporte is a fantastic car, but keep in mind that it's italian design under the skin, not BMW engineering. Depreciation is also very high but you probably won't worry too much about that. Personally I'd choose the 750i over a quatroporte.
The Ferarri is a fabulous car, but I wouldn't buy it if it was supposed to be my only car.
If you can wait, the Porsche Panamera may be a nice option.
Personally I wouldn't go for the AMG S-class types, they're a bit too heavy and bulky.
Good luck with your tough choice...
11-03-2008, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Satan1974' post='710247' date='Nov 2 2008, 11:24 PM
Anyway ... big question ... as I've been away for so long, is the M5 going to get the new iDrive with the built in hard drive? The current iDrive is SO outdated now. I have the Nav DVD with the UK postcodes in it, but it's just so damn slow - takes a good 2 to 3 minutes to type in a postcode and plan a route. So embarrasing when mate in his Fiesta punches a postcode in to his ?200 TomTom which routes in about 3 seconds. If we aren't going to see the HDD iDrive until the F10 comes out, I expect I'll end up moving away from BMW.
11-04-2008, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='711302' date='Nov 3 2008, 06:30 PM
If you don't need that much space you may consider the M6 over the M5.
And have you driven the F01 750i already? The chassis is as sporty as an E60, and the twin turbo V8 is fantastic. It's not a sports car, but a test drive never hurts.
The Quatroporte is a fantastic car, but keep in mind that it's italian design under the skin, not BMW engineering. Depreciation is also very high but you probably won't worry too much about that. Personally I'd choose the 750i over a quatroporte.
The Ferarri is a fabulous car, but I wouldn't buy it if it was supposed to be my only car.
If you can wait, the Porsche Panamera may be a nice option.
And have you driven the F01 750i already? The chassis is as sporty as an E60, and the twin turbo V8 is fantastic. It's not a sports car, but a test drive never hurts.
The Quatroporte is a fantastic car, but keep in mind that it's italian design under the skin, not BMW engineering. Depreciation is also very high but you probably won't worry too much about that. Personally I'd choose the 750i over a quatroporte.
The Ferarri is a fabulous car, but I wouldn't buy it if it was supposed to be my only car.
If you can wait, the Porsche Panamera may be a nice option.
Porsche Panamera, nah, not my style either.
I think the DB9 is currently top of the list, closely followed by an E60 M5.
11-04-2008, 11:27 AM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='712030' date='Nov 4 2008, 01:30 PM
Never been a fan of the 6 series, don't like the looks of it at all. Considered the 750 but it's a big car and again, not so keen on the looks. Not a patch on the E60, and if the F10 follows the design of the new 7, I won't be getting one. Was never a fan of the previous 5 series, the E60 is the first BMW I ever liked the looks off, and then the new X5 as well. The current 3, the new 7, the 6 ... and the 1 (bleurgh), all very different styles to the E60!!
Porsche Panamera, nah, not my style either.
I think the DB9 is currently top of the list, closely followed by an E60 M5.
Porsche Panamera, nah, not my style either.
I think the DB9 is currently top of the list, closely followed by an E60 M5.
11-04-2008, 02:03 PM
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M5 or DB9, very different cars.
"High tech" vs "Modern classic"
If you want people admiring your car for its looks, go for the DB9.
If you're a gadget freak, go for the M5.
If you want the most classy car, go for the DB9.
If you're a perfectionist and can't accept a single Ford Mondeo button, go for the M5.
If you prefer V12 smoothness and sound over a V10 race engine, go for the DB9.
etc etc etc
You can't go wrong with either one. Good luck.
"High tech" vs "Modern classic"
If you want people admiring your car for its looks, go for the DB9.
If you're a gadget freak, go for the M5.
If you want the most classy car, go for the DB9.
If you're a perfectionist and can't accept a single Ford Mondeo button, go for the M5.
If you prefer V12 smoothness and sound over a V10 race engine, go for the DB9.
etc etc etc
You can't go wrong with either one. Good luck.
11-04-2008, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='712030' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:30 PM
Never been a fan of the 6 series, don't like the looks of it at all. Considered the 750 but it's a big car and again, not so keen on the looks. Not a patch on the E60, and if the F10 follows the design of the new 7, I won't be getting one. Was never a fan of the previous 5 series, the E60 is the first BMW I ever liked the looks off, and then the new X5 as well. The current 3, the new 7, the 6 ... and the 1 (bleurgh), all very different styles to the E60!!
Porsche Panamera, nah, not my style either.
I think the DB9 is currently top of the list, closely followed by an E60 M5.
Porsche Panamera, nah, not my style either.
I think the DB9 is currently top of the list, closely followed by an E60 M5.
11-04-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='712282' date='Nov 4 2008, 05:03 PM
If you want people admiring your car for its looks, go for the DB9. YES - I want that.
If you're a gadget freak, go for the M5. YES - I want that.
If you want the most classy car, go for the DB9. YES - I want that.
If you're a perfectionist and can't accept a single Ford Mondeo button, go for the M5. YES - I want that.
If you prefer V12 smoothness and sound over a V10 race engine, go for the DB9. I want a smooth but racey V11.
If you're a gadget freak, go for the M5. YES - I want that.
If you want the most classy car, go for the DB9. YES - I want that.
If you're a perfectionist and can't accept a single Ford Mondeo button, go for the M5. YES - I want that.
If you prefer V12 smoothness and sound over a V10 race engine, go for the DB9. I want a smooth but racey V11.