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purchase E39 M5 or keep 2011 550i n63 w/30k miles

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Old 07-07-2020, 05:34 PM
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I was wondering what input I could get regarding a decision I might be making soon... should I keep my perfectly clean 2011 550i with 30,000 miles on it or should I sell it and trade it for a decent example of an e39 m5. I always loved the e39 but I was curious to see what anyone thought on this comparison... thank you. Its an older car with less options and I dont know if I would regret the decision. If anything, the 550i has more torque and power and takes off faster but lemme know what ya'll think
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I'm not sure why you'd even consider swapping a 9-year old car for one that is at least 17-years-old. And your chances of finding a "decent example" of an E39 M5 in "decent" shape are slim to none. You can upgrade the 550i, so I'd go that route.
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I would get rid of the 550i and look for something with a better engine
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If the N63 in your 550i hasn’t exploded yet, very likely due to low miles, I guarantee you it’s a ticking time bomb and it has been nicknamed by BMW traders as “The Exploder”.


E39 M5 is ancient now and will lead you to bankruptcy just as quick.
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