View Poll Results: What's your reasoning behind buying a Bimmer 5?
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Why did you buy a BMW 5er?
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='799597' date='Feb 23 2009, 01:07 PM
So, why do ya own one? Multiple choice answers.
Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
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M5 was too harsh for daily driving. (I know I am gonna get flamed for that statement, but if I keep saying it maybe I will believe it
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...and those kids have to get to hockey practice somehow, and the e46 was too small!
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
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Need another option...
Cheaper payments than a comparable 335i e90 ( and insurance costs too!)
or Big back seat and trunk compared to a E90/92 or E82/7
Cheaper payments than a comparable 335i e90 ( and insurance costs too!)
or Big back seat and trunk compared to a E90/92 or E82/7
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equally, multiple reasons on that list. I actually went looking for a 335, but i was able to lease this car for less. I only wanted to put about 2500 down, otherwise i would have bought a used M5. I love bmws but was lookiing at lexus GS and infiniti M45s, but was able to lease this car cheaper. originally a used m5 was #1, then it was the GS430 then the M45. when i decided to check out other BMWs, i didnt think i could afford to lease a new 5. little did i know the residual was so high and there were these "MSO" cars here and there. I test drove the 535, it was by far the best choice for me within my price range (for a lease)
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sports, Premium and dynamic packages
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That is a easy question...first of all I only drive imported cards, had American cars before and was very disappointed! I had a Lexus before, good but boooring...had an 328i=loved it! Boyfriend has an X5 (heavy and sturdy) love the way it handles; however, I was ready to upgrade so the 5er fits me just right! I so LOOOOOVE my car!
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My Ride: 2004 - 530i Sport, Auto, Alpine White, Dark Poplar, Beige Dakota w/ Comfort Seats, Cold Weather Package (yeah I know I live in SC, but I love it on my back after a long day of golf), Logic 7, Parking Assist, & Auto Sunshade.
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Originally Posted by ValE60' post='799800' date='Feb 23 2009, 09:10 PM
That is a easy question...first of all I only drive imported cards, had American cars before and was very disappointed! I had a Lexus before, good but boooring...had an 328i=loved it! Boyfriend has an X5 (heavy and sturdy) love the way it handles; however, I was ready to upgrade so the 5er fits me just right! I so LOOOOOVE my car! ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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And there you have it, I have been an e60 owner for a month now, and I am loving it!
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
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Because I like the way my e60 performs and looks....the fact that other people share the same opinion as me is just a bonus
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