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Why did you buy a BMW 5er?

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Old 02-23-2009, 12:07 PM
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So, why do ya own one? Multiple choice answers.

Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='799597' date='Feb 23 2009, 04:07 PM
So, why do ya own one? Multiple choice answers.

Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
. i to am bored at work ... cause it a BMW... nothing like it on the road... and chicks dig it as well
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I bought my 545i only because I couldn't afford an E92 335i at the time. It was the next best thing.
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i wanted a bmw - too many 3 series around which are all kitted up - so went for a 5er with idrive, leathers, PDC, Sat NAV pro, heated seats - as i like electric toys and makes the 3 series slightly infereior to me

Originally Posted by silvergray5456spd' post='799611' date='Feb 23 2009, 09:25 PM
I bought my 545i only because I couldn't afford an E92 335i at the time. It was the next best thing.
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First time I have a chance to drive a twin turbos ... just checking out all the hype !
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I wanted Subaru STI, but I ended up with the 5 series with no regrets
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My 3 series wagon was getting up in miles and wanted the next upgrade in engine, suspension and accessories. Didnt want another 3er also.

Found my 5 series wagon and all paperwork was done in under 2 hours.
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Because of my work, I was able to drive the high-end BMWs and MBs. I really liked the driver interface with the BMW and just about everything else. When I had the chance, I bought a 5. I like the 7, but it is better to be driven in a 7. So that left a 3 and a 5. I had to go with the 5!
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Loved my E39 540i/6 for the many years I had her.

Performance and handling, plus overall comfort and the "bells and whistles" they have -- had to upgrade to the E60 -- it was inevitable.
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Ummmmmmmmmmmm...........because they are AWESOME. BMW's have the most class ever!


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