Whats your next car gonna be?
07-02-2006 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='306074' date='Jul 2 2006, 07:39 AM
I have been perplexed about this issue. It's hard to know what I'll think in 2 years. My options go from frugal to less and less frugal.
1--Frugal--New 550i (or whatever it is in 2 years)
................Keep old Z06--adding some good, but easy mods--3.73, intake, dyno tune
2--New AMG E65 or AMG CLS 65
....Keep old Z06--as above
3--New 550i as above
....New M3 or GT-R
....Sell old Z06
4--New 550i as above
....New M3 or GT-R
....Keep old Z06 as above
1--Frugal--New 550i (or whatever it is in 2 years)
................Keep old Z06--adding some good, but easy mods--3.73, intake, dyno tune
2--New AMG E65 or AMG CLS 65
....Keep old Z06--as above
3--New 550i as above
....New M3 or GT-R
....Sell old Z06
4--New 550i as above
....New M3 or GT-R
....Keep old Z06 as above
07-02-2006 | 11:11 AM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
2006 Mini Cooper S, manual, sports, prem pkg, nav and kitchen sink.
Very good question; since I just got my 550i I'll keep it for at least two years maybe even the full 3 years of the lease. I also have a 2004 X5 3.0 which my wife loves as do I. The X5 has been a great car, but I would like to trade it for the newer version when it comes out. We also have a 350Z that we bought in 04 and only use it on weekends, so its got like 4000 miles on it. I've always wanted a 911s and if I can swing it, I would buy one in the next two years. I have no idea where I'm going to keep all of these cars, but I'll figure it out when the time comes. I'll always have a BMW as my main car, I drive about 40,000 miles ayears for work and nothing drives like a BMW.
07-02-2006 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='306043' date='Jul 2 2006, 08:24 AM
It willl be the last model year for the E60. Not sure on the engine since I don't know what will be offered yet. But I want to enjoy the best and last E60 for a few years and let the bugs get worked out on the F10.
07-02-2006 | 12:23 PM
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Saab 9-3 1.9 tid. I no longer need the space of 5 series & to be honest it has been a big dissapointment. Far too many problems for premium price.
My wife has SAAB, genuine 45+ mpg, comfortable, looks good & less issues.
I expect new 5 series is far better than my 2 year old, but I'm not going to risk it.
My wife has SAAB, genuine 45+ mpg, comfortable, looks good & less issues.
I expect new 5 series is far better than my 2 year old, but I'm not going to risk it.
07-02-2006 | 12:27 PM
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From: Peachtree City Georgia
My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica
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Originally Posted by ronald_adi' post='306011' date='Jul 2 2006, 04:50 AM
There was a forum topic earlier about what other cars did u look at before buying your e60.
So now perhaps it would be nice to know what your next car would be? Same e60? Different engine? Diesel? a 7 series? ???
I would get the new model 5 series when it comes out, and i would go for the most powerfull diesel. OR I would go for the upcomimng X6. i always liked the X5 but found that the drop in performance was too big a minus point. If the X6 is a nice cross between the X5 and the 5 series, then I would be tempted.
For me diesel torque is still the ruler !!
7 series is tempting - especially since the future model seems like it will be a winnder with style. But for now its still too big for me.
So now perhaps it would be nice to know what your next car would be? Same e60? Different engine? Diesel? a 7 series? ???
I would get the new model 5 series when it comes out, and i would go for the most powerfull diesel. OR I would go for the upcomimng X6. i always liked the X5 but found that the drop in performance was too big a minus point. If the X6 is a nice cross between the X5 and the 5 series, then I would be tempted.
For me diesel torque is still the ruler !!
7 series is tempting - especially since the future model seems like it will be a winnder with style. But for now its still too big for me.
M5,
(but that only If BMW ever gets an alterative fuel for the "all mighty!" It would be hard enough to make the monthly bank and insurance payments on it, not to say to take the 10 MPG or 200 per tank,
oh well maybe I will win the lotto to be able to afford it, (LOL), otherwise I will stick with the next edition of the 5 series, (530i), when the next body style changes come out in about 2010 or 11, or sooner? does anyone here at e60 know the actual date of the next 5 series change)
07-02-2006 | 12:59 PM
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E90 m3 but i can't stand to wait till FALL 2007 for that car. So i'm probably heading towards P-car.. 
07-02-2006 | 02:55 PM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
Model Year: 2004
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whats a P-car guys am i missing something
07-02-2006 | 03:04 PM
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From: Peachtree City Georgia
My Ride: 2004 e60 M5 Replica
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Apple iPhone cell interactive pared with iDrive Bluetooth setting
19 inch BMW OEM 166M rims,
Michelin tires
Sprint Booster - V2
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='306209' date='Jul 2 2006, 06:55 PM
whats a P-car guys am i missing something
Yea I am missing something too,,,what is a "P" car?
Eddie