If you turned in your E60 for an E9X M3...
10-15-2010, 04:26 PM
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10-15-2010, 04:57 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I actually think it's an upgrade. I drove Poleposition's M3, 300 miles when we drove it back from the SC Plant, so I had plenty of time behind the wheel. I also drove his 550 on a number of occassions. The M3 is definitely more fun and an upgrade.
10-15-2010, 05:02 PM
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10-15-2010, 05:07 PM
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10-15-2010, 05:24 PM
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Ahhh... well in that case, I guess you could say it's a lateral move from an M5 to an M3, even with the higher price tag on the 5. I agree with Gene too, if that's what he meant. I was surprised that the M3 doesn't come with a few options that the older, E60 M5 has. For example, active seats, automatic thigh extenders along with a few other things. I also like how the M5's Power button and/or M button can change the car from 400 to 500 HP or 550 Sport (not that I ever drive in anything other than 500 Sport. LOL!). However, I do love the tranny of DCT over SMG. Love it! I also like that you can change Launch Control to various RPM settings -- that is awesome!
10-15-2010, 05:40 PM
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I'll be in this position the middle of next year, but the decision is already consuming my mind. In short, I need speed as well as towing capability for my new toy (check the avatar.) My options are to step into the M3 and at the same time buy a beater truck, or pick up the X5M. The pros for the M3 as I see it are the obvious handling and top speed advantages over the X5M, but the cons and reasons for heavy consideration of the X5M are the better interior for the X and the need for only one vehicle. I'm really hoping for a lot of feedback from those of you who have/will be taking the leap from the E60 to the E90 to help me with my decision.
10-15-2010, 05:59 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
lateral for 550/m5 owners is what I meant...I definitely think I'm upgrading from my 535i 
10-16-2010, 06:47 PM
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Handling on the M3 is superb! The only thing I like about the M5 the most is that V10 pull and sound other than that I'd drive my M3 the most.