What would you guys rather buy - an m3 or a 550i?
06-26-2009 | 12:13 PM
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There are a lot of nuances to this question. If one has one vehicle, as I do, the 550i serves more purposes. The M3 is more fun to drive. The 550i is the better sedan. The M3, to be thoroughly enjoyed, should be a coupe. The M3 sedan is an inadequate compromise. Maybe a better question would be: which is the better coupe: the M3 or the 650i? To me, that is a more interesting conundrum to resolve.
06-26-2009 | 12:30 PM
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I'll probably get an M3 next. I don't need the extra room of the 550i, even though I do like the size better than the 3. My 550i has become boring....so go for the M3 if you are looking for more excitement.
06-26-2009 | 02:02 PM
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This is easy, M3 all the way - except for 2 things, 1) I am 6'4" so the 3er is too damn tight for me, and 2) I have kids and they need to sit behind me on occasion. So my answer is 550, no problem. If I was single and smaller - M3 without question, so if that is your situation GET THE M!!!
06-26-2009 | 02:10 PM
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I have almost this scenario in my garage. My wife has a 2008 M3 Sedan and I have a 2008 535 M-Sport with a Dinan Stage II. Now, I don't want to bring up a 535v550 debate but I think that my car is very comparable (or maybe better 
) to the 550. Having both, it is hands down the M3. It is just a far sportier car. Much more rewarding driving experience. And the room issue is not really there. We have two kids and they have a little more room in the E60 but not enough to make that much of a difference. I am always asking my wife to trade straight up but she keeps saying no.
) to the 550. Having both, it is hands down the M3. It is just a far sportier car. Much more rewarding driving experience. And the room issue is not really there. We have two kids and they have a little more room in the E60 but not enough to make that much of a difference. I am always asking my wife to trade straight up but she keeps saying no.
06-26-2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='924630' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:09 AM
No that's not how it works.
Young and single: M3
Older and married: M5
Young and single: M3
Older and married: M5
Pass the Geritol.
06-26-2009 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='924997' date='Jun 26 2009, 04:30 PM
I'll probably get an M3 next. I don't need the extra room of the 550i, even though I do like the size better than the 3. My 550i has become boring....so go for the M3 if you are looking for more excitement.
But M5 is much more expensive than M3. For the same $$$ as the 550, the M3 offers more speed and power.
06-26-2009 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='925082' date='Jun 26 2009, 03:11 PM
He he he. So I guess that explains by 550.
Pass the Geritol.
Pass the Geritol.
C'mon, you know you love your 550, but we would ALL prefer the M5. I don't mind being called old, if I have the M5 - I will still dust the young'uns
Have you any Grey Poupon?