View Poll Results: What's your reasoning behind buying a Bimmer 5?
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Why did you buy a BMW 5er?
02-23-2009, 01:21 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
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.
Yes, I'm bored at work, thank you.
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
)...and those kids have to get to hockey practice somehow, and the e46 was too small!
02-23-2009, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
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Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
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
02-23-2009, 04:26 PM
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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)
02-23-2009, 05:10 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sports, Premium and dynamic packages
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! 
02-23-2009, 07:59 PM
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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.
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!
And there you have it, I have been an e60 owner for a month now, and I am loving it!
02-23-2009, 08:04 PM
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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
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 
