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DAAAAAYM, John, this is a baller move 'round here - to go Turbo 
Even though, financially-speaking, I think you should sell and buy an M5, the sentimental part of me is dying to see what it's gonna be like with the turbo. Alpina's V8 with Turbo and Alpina tune puts out something like 516hp and more torque than the M5 V10 (I think, its something like 480lb ft or so, but not sure). With going custom, you can easily pass those numbers. Probably. Either way, it'll be sick, hawt and off da madafukkin hindjazzz
Even though, financially-speaking, I think you should sell and buy an M5, the sentimental part of me is dying to see what it's gonna be like with the turbo. Alpina's V8 with Turbo and Alpina tune puts out something like 516hp and more torque than the M5 V10 (I think, its something like 480lb ft or so, but not sure). With going custom, you can easily pass those numbers. Probably. Either way, it'll be sick, hawt and off da madafukkin hindjazzz
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My Ride: 04 525i sport, premium, winter, xenon. xm satellite radio, navwithtv dvd system, 1 jl 10w7 sub powered by xtant 1001x amp. 20x8.5/10 on nitto nt555 rubber. acs roof and decklid spoiler, breyton front spoiler.
John please don't turbo this car! She's a looker not a goer. I know it'd be cool as shit but really 8k on turbo? 
You can barely drive it as it is on NYC streets so why add the turbo? The car is perfect stop f*cuking with it. Save your cash and buy another watch instead 
at least it wont depreciate as much as the turbo. 
Either way good luck but it just seems like you're bored, maybe its time for a new project?
You can barely drive it as it is on NYC streets so why add the turbo? The car is perfect stop f*cuking with it. Save your cash and buy another watch instead at least it wont depreciate as much as the turbo. Either way good luck but it just seems like you're bored, maybe its time for a new project?
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lol. mebbe John's right. Im gonna think about it. It's not like I can go fast in the car as it is. Just that my Allroad feels faster!! 
And it sucks driving a $10K car that feels faster than my e60. LOL
And it sucks driving a $10K car that feels faster than my e60. LOL
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John please don't turbo this car! She's a looker not a goer. I know it'd be cool as shit but really 8k on turbo? You can barely drive it as it is on NYC streets so why add the turbo? The car is perfect stop f*cuking with it. Save your cash and buy another watch instead at least it wont depreciate as much as the turbo. Either way good luck but it just seems like you're bored, maybe its time for a new project?
You can barely drive it as it is on NYC streets so why add the turbo? The car is perfect stop f*cuking with it. Save your cash and buy another watch instead at least it wont depreciate as much as the turbo. Either way good luck but it just seems like you're bored, maybe its time for a new project?Might as well go rent a super car, and crush the hell out of it for a day if you feel the need for that kind of power.
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John look at it this way; how many rims have you smashed with your v8?the power you'll get with the turbo is really crazy but you might not enjoy it fully considering the roads in NYC will never change IMO. But I want to check it out if you decide to push through with it 
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Ur right, just go rent a super car. hehehe. Or mebbe buy the next twin turbo M3 or mebbe a Lotus Exige S!!! :naughty:
John look at it this way; how many rims have you smashed with your v8?the power you'll get with the turbo is really crazy but you might not enjoy it fully considering the roads in NYC will never change IMO. But I want to check it out if you decide to push through with it
Cuz I rarely drive it. LOL. But I take it easy in local streets. Only when I drive on the highway I take it faster. 100+ only split seconds since there's not enough room for error in MANY places in NYC and I am afraid of tickets. Going about 80-90 is decently safe when there's a few cars on the road but then again, I have to watch out for potholes. I guess I'll drive my friend's M3 and 335i when I have the urge to enjoy the speed. Better yet, I enjoy sitting in the passenger seat of the M3 since he takes it to triple digits going to Long Island wheras I'm scared. LOL
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My Ride: Current - 07 X5 4.8 Sport, HUD, Cold Weather, Technology package, Premium Sound, Hitch, 214 Summer Wheels, 298 M Winter wheels
Mods-M Steering wheel, LCI Tailights
Sold to make room for future M5- 08 550 SpaceGray Msport, Fully Loaded, Comfort Seats, Comfort Access, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Cold Weather, Htd Rear Seats, Sunshade, Logic 7/HD Radio, SAT, iPod, Lane Departure Warning, Fold Down Rear Seats
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Sold - 07 550i
You should drive an E60 with active steering. My 08 550 has it, and its more nimble then the 3series loaners i get... M3 is nice, but doesn't have the room of a 5.
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i do have active steering. yes it's nimble but at highway speeds, there's not much of a difference. Parking the e60 is MUCH quicker than the 3. I can use my pinky to turn the wheel. The handling on a 3 is lighter, shorter wheelbase, it all helps. I just like the bigger size
