Got new M5!!! 550i was a close 2nd
04-23-2008 | 10:12 AM
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Forgot that M6 is E63. :/ 
04-23-2008 | 10:15 AM
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...................er now we are back at the M's again ???? 
......WHERE'S THE POPCORN ??
......WHERE'S THE POPCORN ??
04-23-2008 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='566328' date='Apr 23 2008, 02:33 AM
Thanks for all of the comments, guys.
I have till Friday or Saturday to decide. I know what you are thinking Rudy!!! I am nuts! (Don't tell Rahal!)
I have till Friday or Saturday to decide. I know what you are thinking Rudy!!! I am nuts! (Don't tell Rahal!)
Congratulations in any case on the upcoming....550....M3...M5...M6! Lucky you!
04-23-2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bauska' post='566578' date='Apr 23 2008, 11:26 AM
Does that mean all previous congratulations are useless?
Congratulations in any case on the upcoming....550....M3...M5...M6! Lucky you!
Congratulations in any case on the upcoming....550....M3...M5...M6! Lucky you!
+1, good luck with your decision....
04-23-2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='566568' date='Apr 23 2008, 02:15 PM
...................er now we are back at the M's again ???? ......WHERE'S THE POPCORN ??
......WHERE'S THE POPCORN ??
04-23-2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='566466' date='Apr 23 2008, 10:33 AM
That's all I need.....another decision! Thanks a lot! 
I like the M3 coupes, but have you seen the residuals? They suck compared to the M5 and 550i. I'd have to buy one.....will do some # crunching.... 
I like the M3 coupes, but have you seen the residuals? They suck compared to the M5 and 550i. I'd have to buy one.....will do some # crunching.... You better test drive one before you make your second, or is this the third(?) final decision.
Is sure is tough making a decision these days when BMW makes so many good choices.
Good Luck.
04-23-2008 | 10:17 PM
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Well....sorry it took me so long to get back to you guys. Some of us work for a living!
So....I have made my final decision. And there's no turning back....Hint:
I may have to post my pics in a different section of this forum on Friday. 
Keep going......
So....I have made my final decision. And there's no turning back....Hint:
I may have to post my pics in a different section of this forum on Friday. Keep going......
04-23-2008 | 10:46 PM
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OK...picking up Friday! 
Now I have to break it to the other dealership (RUDY'S!) that it's a no go on the 550i. Oh well...gotta do what ya gotta do. What a beast! Thanks for the help, everyone!!!!
Better pics to come this weekend, if it's sunny out! Rain in the forecast for late Friday and Saturday.
Now I have to break it to the other dealership (RUDY'S!) that it's a no go on the 550i. Oh well...gotta do what ya gotta do. What a beast! Thanks for the help, everyone!!!!Better pics to come this weekend, if it's sunny out! Rain in the forecast for late Friday and Saturday.
04-23-2008 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='566447' date='Apr 23 2008, 11:00 AM
04-23-2008 | 11:49 PM
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Everyone (esp. Rudy),
SMG is wicked sweet!!! I was loving it about 2 minutes into the test drive...my first experience with it. How could anyone not love it? A manual with a clutch, but no pedal to make my ankle ache...genius! I enjoyed it much more than the Sport Auto on the 550i, however, it was an M5 so anything feels better when glued to 500HP.
It helps I guess that I drove manuals for years and years, prior....so similar feel, and I love the matching revs, up and down. I will have to read some old threads about SMG real soon, but my learning curve didn't last long.
Regardless, I can't wait to drive this sucker home soon!
Does this mean I need to join the M5Board? I can't see myself leaving you guys!
Ok, I'll stay.
SMG is wicked sweet!!! I was loving it about 2 minutes into the test drive...my first experience with it. How could anyone not love it? A manual with a clutch, but no pedal to make my ankle ache...genius! I enjoyed it much more than the Sport Auto on the 550i, however, it was an M5 so anything feels better when glued to 500HP.
It helps I guess that I drove manuals for years and years, prior....so similar feel, and I love the matching revs, up and down. I will have to read some old threads about SMG real soon, but my learning curve didn't last long.
Regardless, I can't wait to drive this sucker home soon!
Does this mean I need to join the M5Board? I can't see myself leaving you guys!
Ok, I'll stay.