E55 or M5
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both are great cars. personally i would chose the M5 over E55 but since i can't drive stick E55 would be a better choice. but E55 is still to much bucks so i stick with my C32 
go search on the ML forum there was a thread that has the link to the video of Motor Trend TV that was testing the M5 vs E55. E55 is more tail happy than the M5 and E55 is slower in the slalom test because of the oversteer.
go search on the ML forum there was a thread that has the link to the video of Motor Trend TV that was testing the M5 vs E55. E55 is more tail happy than the M5 and E55 is slower in the slalom test because of the oversteer.
Last edited by FrankW; Jun 23, 2002 at 05:30 PM.
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thank you all very much
first and foremost, there are too many names for me to even list for my utmost appreciation. so i want to thank each and everyone of you, gentlemen for taking the time to reply to my post. after reading each and every post, i feel that i've acquired more knowledge prior to my first post. i feel that i know about the cars more than previously 
for those who misunderstood me about M boards being immature, i want to correct my statement. it was never meant to insult anyone. however, there are boards, i do not want to mention, that just like to bash each other, especially something like my post. one board that i often visit is the bmwm5, which i don't mind posting there at all. as a matter of fact, i'll post there some time this week
i do both cars very much. if i only have the money to get both. one question i have in mind:
how does the e55 corner at sharp turns in comparison to m5?
thank you all,
shaena
for those who misunderstood me about M boards being immature, i want to correct my statement. it was never meant to insult anyone. however, there are boards, i do not want to mention, that just like to bash each other, especially something like my post. one board that i often visit is the bmwm5, which i don't mind posting there at all. as a matter of fact, i'll post there some time this week
i do both cars very much. if i only have the money to get both. one question i have in mind:
how does the e55 corner at sharp turns in comparison to m5?
thank you all,
shaena
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They are both fine machines...
The thought of SMG II in the next M5 is an awesome one..
My older brother has a 2002 e46 M3 (no problems yet!) with SMG, and its a blast to drive...
Get what you want...Drive them both first- in daily life scenarios.. Helps make decisions..
Good luck!
The thought of SMG II in the next M5 is an awesome one..
My older brother has a 2002 e46 M3 (no problems yet!) with SMG, and its a blast to drive...
Get what you want...Drive them both first- in daily life scenarios.. Helps make decisions..
Good luck!
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Re: thank you all very much
Originally posted by shaena
one question i have in mind:
how does the e55 corner at sharp turns in comparison to m5?
thank you all,
shaena
one question i have in mind:
how does the e55 corner at sharp turns in comparison to m5?
thank you all,
shaena
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Actually I should have said, M5 drivers are among the few BMW drivers without highly inflated ego's. If you goto any BMW forum, you will see loads of immaturity in every forum except the M5 forums.
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Accord is correct! I really think those 3-Series owners (not all) are really obnoxious and silly - Maybe because most E46 owners are somewhat young and immature.
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Accord is correct! I really think those 3-Series owners (not all) are really obnoxious and silly - Maybe because most E46 owners are somewhat young and immature.
Accord is correct! I really think those 3-Series owners (not all) are really obnoxious and silly - Maybe because most E46 owners are somewhat young and immature.
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If you goto a BMW forum and simply say the worlds "Mercedes-Benz", they get very hostile! When you say the words "AMG", they get intimidated.
"Our fabulous ultimate driving machine M3's will handle better than your crappy AMG's"...
Handling doesn't matter when your engine has exploded!
"Our fabulous ultimate driving machine M3's will handle better than your crappy AMG's"...
Handling doesn't matter when your engine has exploded!
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Originally posted by Accord
..."Our fabulous ultimate driving machine M3's will handle better than your crappy AMG's"...
..."Our fabulous ultimate driving machine M3's will handle better than your crappy AMG's"...
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I have driven both and I am an X M5 owner. I beleive both cars are just incredible but the M5 takes first place in my book when it comes to performance and handling. The M5 can be an every day toy because of that sweet 6 speed it has and awesome handling comparing to the E55. If you are looking for power and luxury then E55 is the way to go but if you are looking for a bit more fun than that then the M5 is the one........goodluck
Nik
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