E60 M5 or Z8?

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12-06-2005 | 08:15 AM

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For ME it would be the Z8. Ten years from now when the M5 has been replaced and the New and improved M5 the Z8, instant classic ... IMHO

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12-07-2005 | 01:30 AM

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Haven't looked into to recently, but I think the Z8s have leveled out around 100K. I'm pretty sure I'd get one over a M5 and get something like an accord if I needed the space.

Alas, I'd definitely get a porsche over the Z8. Brand new, I'd get a 997s or used I'd look into a 996TT or a GT3. Any of those cars over a M5 without a doubt.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy and appreciate the e60 as much as the next person, but the first couple of times I saw the M5, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. I understand the performance is there and its supposed to be an mild mannered sleeper so to speak, but I wish it was a little more flamboyant and imposing in its looks and demeanor.

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12-07-2005 | 04:52 AM

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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats, E87 2005 The Misses car E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='206831' date='Dec 4 2005, 06:26 AM

Although I love the Z8, there's no question that I'd buy the M5...

I concur

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12-07-2005 | 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='208243' date='Dec 7 2005, 02:30 AM

Alas, I'd definitely get a porsche over the Z8. Brand new, I'd get a 997s or used I'd look into a 996TT or a GT3. Any of those cars over a M5 without a doubt.

Me too. I would look into getting a Porsche if I wanted this level of performance. I always thought, however, that part of the appeal of the M5 is that it's a sedan able to run right alongside a Porsche and hold it's own on a track. That part of the M5 I particularly like.

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Don't get me wrong, I enjoy and appreciate the e60 as much as the next person, but the first couple of times I saw the M5, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. I understand the performance is there and its supposed to be an mild mannered sleeper so to speak, but I wish it was a little more flamboyant and imposing in its looks and demeanor.

What do you think of the current crop of aftermarket aerokits available? (Hartge, Hamann, ACS)

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12-07-2005 | 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Centurion' post='208330' date='Dec 7 2005, 08:10 AM

What do you think of the current crop of aftermarket aerokits available? (Hartge, Hamann, ACS)

If these are different than the original kits available, then I haven't had the chance to see them as of yet.

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12-13-2005 | 10:32 PM

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My Ride: 2006 525i, Alpine White/Beige Dakota Leather, Steptronic Automatic, Premium Package, Active Steering, Xenon Adaptive Headlights with Dynamic Auto-Leveling Production On 05/2005 Purchased On 07/2005

I would get the M5 in a heart beat

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