Saw the M5 and I liked it!
03-18-2005, 06:01 PM
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E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
M5 will still be the best car in this class.
03-18-2005, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownV8
IMHO, it can't be the best car in its class if it's got too many issues. I hope it doesn't have issues for those that buy one but I'd be afraid that motor is going to be like the 12 cylinder engines they were making in the late 80's. They were cool at the time but turned out to be total junk! You can hardly give an old 750 away.
03-20-2005, 08:12 AM
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The M5 will be a family saloon with amazing cornering abilities, good luck with the M5 Mhh
on the other hand, I hope the next E AMG will be a highly tuned NA with some tricky electronic differentials
on the other hand, I hope the next E AMG will be a highly tuned NA with some tricky electronic differentials
03-20-2005, 01:10 PM
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The new M5 and M6 are going to be awesome driver's cars. I love the snarl of the V10. I wouldn't buy one until it's in production for at least a year though. I expect they will hold their resale value better than MB's. MB has had some pretty serious quality issues of its own recently.
03-20-2005, 05:06 PM
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Have yet to see a new Bangle designed BMW holding its value. I think quality issues wise, the latest BMWs (5, 6 and 7) do have their fair share of problems.
If I buy the M5, it'll be for the handling and not the engine nor problem-free electronics. Count me in as one of those who worries about the reliability of a first year BMW engine.
If I buy the M5, it'll be for the handling and not the engine nor problem-free electronics. Count me in as one of those who worries about the reliability of a first year BMW engine.
03-20-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by W210
Have yet to see a new Bangle designed BMW holding its value. I think quality issues wise, the latest BMWs (5, 6 and 7) do have their fair share of problems.
If I buy the M5, it'll be for the handling and not the engine nor problem-free electronics. Count me in as one of those who worries about the reliability of a first year BMW engine.
If I buy the M5, it'll be for the handling and not the engine nor problem-free electronics. Count me in as one of those who worries about the reliability of a first year BMW engine.
I've had my fair share of problems with my E55 and BMW 745Li, but it doesn't really bother me. Fix them, and move on.
Here's observation (take it or leave it for what it's worth)...Many members seem to keep their car for no more than 3 years, and complain about long term longevity of the car...I don't see why it's such a big deal. If you're so worried about long term life...Get a Lexus.
