m3 convertible or new m5
09-03-2005, 08:47 AM
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hey guys i'm 18 and i'm droolin over the new m5. only thing is i currently i have a e46 m3 convertible so i dunno if it might be a mistake. i know the m5 is superior but is it out of my age group? will i miss the convertible factor??
09-03-2005, 10:56 AM
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nope i disagree that the car is out of your age group. I just turned 20 and have a 545 and I absolutely love it. I have a couple friends driving the 5 series as well and I think its an appropriate car. I would prefer the m5 anyday if i could afford it over the m3 convertible. But yes if you like the feeling of air combing your hair then you would have the convertible.
09-03-2005, 12:19 PM
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so watever u feel ride it carefully, if fuel is no issue for you definitely M5 if you want to the open-air feelin' stay w wat u have
so watever u feel ride it carefully, if fuel is no issue for you definitely M5 if you want to the open-air feelin' stay w wat u have
09-04-2005, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BT007' date='Sep 3 2005, 09:47 AM
hey guys i'm 18 and i'm droolin over the new m5. only thing is i currently i have a e46 m3 convertible so i dunno if it might be a mistake. i know the m5 is superior but is it out of my age group?? will i miss the convertible factor??
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Regarding the convertible...think about how much you drive with the top down now to help you determine if it's worth losing that feature for some more ponies under the hood.
09-04-2005, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BT007' date='Sep 3 2005, 04:10 PM
where do i live? lol what does that have to do with it.? i live around philly
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09-04-2005, 11:15 PM
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Jack was right. It makes not much sense to have top down in Seatle, WA or in Las Vegas during summer time unless you want to be BBQ like a beef. Also, if you're in Europe, M5 is too much for gas.
09-05-2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BT007' date='Sep 3 2005, 11:47 AM
hey guys i'm 18 and i'm droolin over the new m5. only thing is i currently i have a e46 m3 convertible so i dunno if it might be a mistake. i know the m5 is superior but is it out of my age group?? will i miss the convertible factor??
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09-05-2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Sep 5 2005, 04:55 PM
[quote name='BT007' date='Sep 3 2005, 11:47 AM']hey guys i'm 18 and i'm droolin over the new m5. only thing is i currently i have a e46 m3 convertible so i dunno if it might be a mistake. i know the m5 is superior but is it out of my age group?? will i miss the convertible factor??
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[/quote]way ahead of you, i'm number 12 at devon hill bmw! just hope i'm not gonna miss the m3 too much