My 635 mile trip in my M5
10-30-2005, 01:17 AM
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My 635 mile trip in my M5
Just got back from Oregon with My M5.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
Three gripes thus far.
1. Lack of low end puch in P400 mode. Under 3,000 RPM in P400 mode M5's output is really mediocre at best. But above that, this engine really cooks, sound nice too.
2. Lack of trunk closer option. This is one option that i really missed. I loved this on the E55 and BMW to me dropped the ball on this.
3. Small gas tank. M5 is a thirsty beast. Even at constant 80mph cruise back from oregon. The gas mileage is in the low 14 (far worse than my E55). Couple with small tank, i can barely get 200 miles on the tank before the reserve fuel waring pops up. At highway cruise, there is no way you can get 300 miles from a single tank. Which means you have to constantly stop for gas!!!!
Other than these three issues, the M5 outshines E55 in everything else.
M5 steering response is far more linear than E55. In addition, this thing love corners and grips is far superior than E55.
SMGIII is vastly improved than SMGII. A lot of jerkiness in the SMGII has been removed in SMGIII. Moreover, I complained very hard on the SMGII delay in down****ing more than 2 gears at once, this has been dramatically reduced in SMGIII. In fact during the trip back from oregon i can easily downshift from 7th to 4th and SMGIII would oblige very quickly. Overall, i think SMGIII has spell the death of true manual. SMGIII is that good. It made SMGII looks like 1000 year old design.
I-drve+voice command is now by far the best interface on the market. I have stated from beginning that I prefered I-drive over command. Because once you get used to the menus, its very easy to use and you don't even need to take your eyes off the road. This is still true. However, BMW's voice recognition has come a long way. In fact for daily use, you don't even need to use the I-drive knob any more.
A lot of people on this board complains about lack of key pad to key in phone numbers in I-drive. But why use a key pad when you can now dictate the phone numbers. Three voice command.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize. It is that good. The recognition capability is by far the best out there. Better than Lexus/Fujustu voice recognition.
The new M5 handles very similar to the M3. It very nimble and as a driver you never feel the weight of M5's mass. My wife took a quick lap after i got home and commented that M5 feels lighter and much more nimble than the E55.
Also during my 635 drive back, with EDC at softest setting. M5 rides just as good as E55 on the highway. I was not expecting that M5 would be a great long distance cruiser. But i was so wrong on that. M5 at P400 mode and EDC at softest setting, really peformed just as well as E55 as highway cruiser.
Overall, M5 is too far ahead of E55. It can be as gental as E55 as daily cruiser and changes couple setting, you have a track car ready. I can't wait until my 1200 miles break in is done. That 500 HP with MDM transform an already capable car to the next level.
This is what a true sportsedan should be. The new M5 totally outclassed E55. I don't care what other E55 owners says. The M5 is just as good as E55 as highway cruiser. M5 has way better dynamics than E55. Now the I-drive/voice recognition is light year ahead of command. For $94k, this is the best sports sedan that money can buy right now. E55 will always have advantage in low end punch and ease of mod for straightline performance. But everything else, M5 is simply in a class of its own.
Now comes mandatory picture that i took today while at rest stop at redding this afternoon.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
Three gripes thus far.
1. Lack of low end puch in P400 mode. Under 3,000 RPM in P400 mode M5's output is really mediocre at best. But above that, this engine really cooks, sound nice too.
2. Lack of trunk closer option. This is one option that i really missed. I loved this on the E55 and BMW to me dropped the ball on this.
3. Small gas tank. M5 is a thirsty beast. Even at constant 80mph cruise back from oregon. The gas mileage is in the low 14 (far worse than my E55). Couple with small tank, i can barely get 200 miles on the tank before the reserve fuel waring pops up. At highway cruise, there is no way you can get 300 miles from a single tank. Which means you have to constantly stop for gas!!!!
Other than these three issues, the M5 outshines E55 in everything else.
M5 steering response is far more linear than E55. In addition, this thing love corners and grips is far superior than E55.
SMGIII is vastly improved than SMGII. A lot of jerkiness in the SMGII has been removed in SMGIII. Moreover, I complained very hard on the SMGII delay in down****ing more than 2 gears at once, this has been dramatically reduced in SMGIII. In fact during the trip back from oregon i can easily downshift from 7th to 4th and SMGIII would oblige very quickly. Overall, i think SMGIII has spell the death of true manual. SMGIII is that good. It made SMGII looks like 1000 year old design.
I-drve+voice command is now by far the best interface on the market. I have stated from beginning that I prefered I-drive over command. Because once you get used to the menus, its very easy to use and you don't even need to take your eyes off the road. This is still true. However, BMW's voice recognition has come a long way. In fact for daily use, you don't even need to use the I-drive knob any more.
A lot of people on this board complains about lack of key pad to key in phone numbers in I-drive. But why use a key pad when you can now dictate the phone numbers. Three voice command.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize. It is that good. The recognition capability is by far the best out there. Better than Lexus/Fujustu voice recognition.
The new M5 handles very similar to the M3. It very nimble and as a driver you never feel the weight of M5's mass. My wife took a quick lap after i got home and commented that M5 feels lighter and much more nimble than the E55.
Also during my 635 drive back, with EDC at softest setting. M5 rides just as good as E55 on the highway. I was not expecting that M5 would be a great long distance cruiser. But i was so wrong on that. M5 at P400 mode and EDC at softest setting, really peformed just as well as E55 as highway cruiser.
Overall, M5 is too far ahead of E55. It can be as gental as E55 as daily cruiser and changes couple setting, you have a track car ready. I can't wait until my 1200 miles break in is done. That 500 HP with MDM transform an already capable car to the next level.
This is what a true sportsedan should be. The new M5 totally outclassed E55. I don't care what other E55 owners says. The M5 is just as good as E55 as highway cruiser. M5 has way better dynamics than E55. Now the I-drive/voice recognition is light year ahead of command. For $94k, this is the best sports sedan that money can buy right now. E55 will always have advantage in low end punch and ease of mod for straightline performance. But everything else, M5 is simply in a class of its own.
Now comes mandatory picture that i took today while at rest stop at redding this afternoon.
Last edited by krispykrme; 10-30-2005 at 01:33 AM.
10-30-2005, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG BLISS
Dashboard looks ****ty. Just my opinion though. 
Although I still prefered the simple E46 M5/ E39 M5 all orange setup.
BMW will never win an elegant interior design. But functionally speaking it more than does its jobs.
One thing that I never gets why does MB feels the need to put a clock in the dashboard? For god sake its a sports sedan. Why do i need to monitor the clock at the dash? Give me something more useful (for example, engine oil monitor or a boost monitor). A clock???
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you must be really proud since you've driven best of the best from both sides.... to be able to feel the difference in person should be really exciting... very informative writing too......Congrats to your sweet M5!!
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The problem with the BMW 5 series phone interface is that it doesn't allow alpha numeric input.
I cannot input a simple number such as 1-800-BMW-HELP or enter a person's extension by spelling out his name. My understanding is that if you speak to the computer 'BMW', it will not automatically convert it to 269.
I hope BMW improved the voice command, I don't like it in the 745, don't like it in the E55, don't like it in the Honda Odyssey.
I believe the trunk closer is being added in Europe so I won't be surprised seeing it as a new option. I agree, I love the trunk closer on the E55.
Another new feature is the improved BMW version of the keyless go. On the current 5, if you opt for that feature, you cannot lock the car without fishing out the keyfob. However, I'm sure they'll fix the bug and upgrade the door handle like the 750.
I find the 545i with sports suspension too harsh a ride compared to the E55, can't imagine the M5 being better.
I see the M5 best as a good track car for those who can't fit in a 997, Elise, Noble, or Z06. The range is a little silly for long distance highway cruising.
I cannot input a simple number such as 1-800-BMW-HELP or enter a person's extension by spelling out his name. My understanding is that if you speak to the computer 'BMW', it will not automatically convert it to 269.
I hope BMW improved the voice command, I don't like it in the 745, don't like it in the E55, don't like it in the Honda Odyssey.
I believe the trunk closer is being added in Europe so I won't be surprised seeing it as a new option. I agree, I love the trunk closer on the E55.
Another new feature is the improved BMW version of the keyless go. On the current 5, if you opt for that feature, you cannot lock the car without fishing out the keyfob. However, I'm sure they'll fix the bug and upgrade the door handle like the 750.
I find the 545i with sports suspension too harsh a ride compared to the E55, can't imagine the M5 being better.
I see the M5 best as a good track car for those who can't fit in a 997, Elise, Noble, or Z06. The range is a little silly for long distance highway cruising.
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Originally Posted by krispykrme
Just got back from Oregon with My M5.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
10-30-2005, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Improviz
Wow! This is a subjective opinion from an antagonist who is here to incite, not the Word of God. Simple as that.
Krispy,
I am in agreement with Improviz. With post like this, it is clear that you are an antagonist. As an owner of an E46 M3 (SMG) I have a hard time understanding how this BMW "outshines" the E55 in about all categories. If your post sounded a little more objective I might buy some of your rhetoric.
Also, if you hate the E55 as much as many of your post imply, why not sell it and just drive your "Banglemobile."
Congratulations on the new M and I am sure it is a wonderful ride but please, give us a break.
10-30-2005, 12:10 PM
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Visually those pics do nothing for me but I am sure the ride is amazing. Enjoy your ride!
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Originally Posted by krispykrme
A lot of people on this board complains about lack of key pad to key in phone numbers in I-drive. But why use a key pad when you can now dictate the phone numbers. Three voice command.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize.
My E55 does that now, same exact commands. Gl with the new car, enjoy!
10-30-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock
Krispy,
I am in agreement with Improviz. With post like this, it is clear that you are an antagonist. As an owner of an E46 M3 (SMG) I have a hard time understanding how this BMW "outshines" the E55 in about all categories. If your post sounded a little more objective I might buy some of your rhetoric.
Also, if you hate the E55 as much as many of your post imply, why not sell it and just drive your "Banglemobile."
Congratulations on the new M and I am sure it is a wonderful ride but please, give us a break.
I am in agreement with Improviz. With post like this, it is clear that you are an antagonist. As an owner of an E46 M3 (SMG) I have a hard time understanding how this BMW "outshines" the E55 in about all categories. If your post sounded a little more objective I might buy some of your rhetoric.
Also, if you hate the E55 as much as many of your post imply, why not sell it and just drive your "Banglemobile."
Congratulations on the new M and I am sure it is a wonderful ride but please, give us a break.
I am just waiting to have a new M5 try and play with me and see his face as I just walk away from him and he just looks at my rear with my FAST4DR plate
I am sure you are waiting also
10-30-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock
Krispy,
I am in agreement with Improviz. With post like this, it is clear that you are an antagonist. As an owner of an E46 M3 (SMG) I have a hard time understanding how this BMW "outshines" the E55 in about all categories. If your post sounded a little more objective I might buy some of your rhetoric.
Also, if you hate the E55 as much as many of your post imply, why not sell it and just drive your "Banglemobile."
Congratulations on the new M and I am sure it is a wonderful ride but please, give us a break.
I am in agreement with Improviz. With post like this, it is clear that you are an antagonist. As an owner of an E46 M3 (SMG) I have a hard time understanding how this BMW "outshines" the E55 in about all categories. If your post sounded a little more objective I might buy some of your rhetoric.
Also, if you hate the E55 as much as many of your post imply, why not sell it and just drive your "Banglemobile."
Congratulations on the new M and I am sure it is a wonderful ride but please, give us a break.
I am being more than objective here. Point out where E55 shines in terms of vehicl dynamics, steering response, and overall fun.
A sport sedan not only needs to have a good straight line performance. But excellent handling capability is also a must. This is something that is utterly lacking in the E55.
I have state is more than clearly. M5 is as good as E55 as highway cruiser. The SMGIII is smoother than SMGII and the ride with EDC in softest setting is very good. This is not like M3 which ride very harsh with 19". I will never take M3 on a 600+ miles drive. I was little hesitant in drivng the M5 back since it is going to be a long drive and my back will not take the punishment. But I was more than suprised that M5 rides extremely well.
I don't like my E55 but i don't hate it. It still has low end punch that M5 does not have. But it simply complete underwhelmed by the M5. Simple as that. Plus with all quality issue MB has, the resell value on the W211 blows. Since i don't need the cash why dump it and take a huge loss. That car is now my wife's weekend car.
Guys like you and improviz has too much ego tied to the car. Simple as that.
10-30-2005, 02:01 PM
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Congrats to BMW for finally beating Benz technology/handling that was designed/developed almost 5 years ago. 2001-2002 with 03 release.
Jealous though, none the less. Sounds fun!
Jealous though, none the less. Sounds fun!
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Took my black e55 to International auto in Milwaukee. Parked next to and looked at new black M5. Nice, but Phyllis Diller on the outside and spartan on the inside...however....the m6 might be the next purchase...
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Originally Posted by pigman
Like i care trolls like Improviz has to say.
regularly posts specious arguments, flames or personal attacks to a
newsgroup, discussion list, or in email for no other purpose than to
annoy someone or disrupt a discussion. Trolls are recognizable by
the fact that the have no real interest in learning about the topic
at hand - they simply want to utter flame bait. Like the ugly
creatures they are named after, they exhibit no redeeming
characteristics, and as such, they are recognized as a lower form of
life on the net, as in, "Oh, ignore him, he's just a troll."
By any measure, your posts are not for learning, but to annoy, incite, and insult. You post crap. Anyone who disagrees with your crap is attacked, insulted, and degraded. Further, your constant plugging of BMW and insulting of Mercedes, in a Mercedes forum, are flamebait, nothing more.
Originally Posted by pig face
For someone that claims to drive an old CLK55 to talk crap makes no sense what so ever.
Originally Posted by nauseous piece of pig poop
I am being more than objective here.
Originally Posted by hypocritical pile of swineflesh
Point out where E55 shines in terms of vehicl dynamics, steering response, and overall fun.
Originally Posted by porker who can take a shower without getting his feet wet
A sport sedan not only needs to have a good straight line performance. But excellent handling capability is also a must. This is something that is utterly lacking in the E55.
More ignorant, stupid flamebait, nothing more.
Originally Posted by rotting carcass of hog
Guys like you and improviz has too much ego tied to the car. Simple as that.
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Originally Posted by krispykrme
Just got back from Oregon with My M5.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
Three gripes thus far.
1. Lack of low end puch in P400 mode. Under 3,000 RPM in P400 mode M5's output is really mediocre at best. But above that, this engine really cooks, sound nice too.
2. Lack of trunk closer option. This is one option that i really missed. I loved this on the E55 and BMW to me dropped the ball on this.
3. Small gas tank. M5 is a thirsty beast. Even at constant 80mph cruise back from oregon. The gas mileage is in the low 14 (far worse than my E55). Couple with small tank, i can barely get 200 miles on the tank before the reserve fuel waring pops up. At highway cruise, there is no way you can get 300 miles from a single tank. Which means you have to constantly stop for gas!!!!
Other than these three issues, the M5 outshines E55 in everything else.
M5 steering response is far more linear than E55. In addition, this thing love corners and grips is far superior than E55.
SMGIII is vastly improved than SMGII. A lot of jerkiness in the SMGII has been removed in SMGIII. Moreover, I complained very hard on the SMGII delay in down****ing more than 2 gears at once, this has been dramatically reduced in SMGIII. In fact during the trip back from oregon i can easily downshift from 7th to 4th and SMGIII would oblige very quickly. Overall, i think SMGIII has spell the death of true manual. SMGIII is that good. It made SMGII looks like 1000 year old design.
I-drve+voice command is now by far the best interface on the market. I have stated from beginning that I prefered I-drive over command. Because once you get used to the menus, its very easy to use and you don't even need to take your eyes off the road. This is still true. However, BMW's voice recognition has come a long way. In fact for daily use, you don't even need to use the I-drive knob any more.
A lot of people on this board complains about lack of key pad to key in phone numbers in I-drive. But why use a key pad when you can now dictate the phone numbers. Three voice command.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize. It is that good. The recognition capability is by far the best out there. Better than Lexus/Fujustu voice recognition.
The new M5 handles very similar to the M3. It very nimble and as a driver you never feel the weight of M5's mass. My wife took a quick lap after i got home and commented that M5 feels lighter and much more nimble than the E55.
Also during my 635 drive back, with EDC at softest setting. M5 rides just as good as E55 on the highway. I was not expecting that M5 would be a great long distance cruiser. But i was so wrong on that. M5 at P400 mode and EDC at softest setting, really peformed just as well as E55 as highway cruiser.
Overall, M5 is too far ahead of E55. It can be as gental as E55 as daily cruiser and changes couple setting, you have a track car ready. I can't wait until my 1200 miles break in is done. That 500 HP with MDM transform an already capable car to the next level.
This is what a true sportsedan should be. The new M5 totally outclassed E55. I don't care what other E55 owners says. The M5 is just as good as E55 as highway cruiser. M5 has way better dynamics than E55. Now the I-drive/voice recognition is light year ahead of command. For $94k, this is the best sports sedan that money can buy right now. E55 will always have advantage in low end punch and ease of mod for straightline performance. But everything else, M5 is simply in a class of its own.
Now comes mandatory picture that i took today while at rest stop at redding this afternoon.
Wow! This is by far the best 4 door sedan there is. Simple as that.
Three gripes thus far.
1. Lack of low end puch in P400 mode. Under 3,000 RPM in P400 mode M5's output is really mediocre at best. But above that, this engine really cooks, sound nice too.
2. Lack of trunk closer option. This is one option that i really missed. I loved this on the E55 and BMW to me dropped the ball on this.
3. Small gas tank. M5 is a thirsty beast. Even at constant 80mph cruise back from oregon. The gas mileage is in the low 14 (far worse than my E55). Couple with small tank, i can barely get 200 miles on the tank before the reserve fuel waring pops up. At highway cruise, there is no way you can get 300 miles from a single tank. Which means you have to constantly stop for gas!!!!
Other than these three issues, the M5 outshines E55 in everything else.
M5 steering response is far more linear than E55. In addition, this thing love corners and grips is far superior than E55.
SMGIII is vastly improved than SMGII. A lot of jerkiness in the SMGII has been removed in SMGIII. Moreover, I complained very hard on the SMGII delay in down****ing more than 2 gears at once, this has been dramatically reduced in SMGIII. In fact during the trip back from oregon i can easily downshift from 7th to 4th and SMGIII would oblige very quickly. Overall, i think SMGIII has spell the death of true manual. SMGIII is that good. It made SMGII looks like 1000 year old design.
I-drve+voice command is now by far the best interface on the market. I have stated from beginning that I prefered I-drive over command. Because once you get used to the menus, its very easy to use and you don't even need to take your eyes off the road. This is still true. However, BMW's voice recognition has come a long way. In fact for daily use, you don't even need to use the I-drive knob any more.
A lot of people on this board complains about lack of key pad to key in phone numbers in I-drive. But why use a key pad when you can now dictate the phone numbers. Three voice command.
1. Telephone- brings the i-drive into phone menu.
2. Dial number (you can dictate the phone number one digit by one digit or you can give it as a sequence).
3. Dial.
Viola you just made 1st phone call using 3 verbal command. No need the use of i-drive knob, no key pad. I-drive and voice recognition really trumps command and japanese interface. Whoever designed BMW voice recognition deserve a nobel prize. It is that good. The recognition capability is by far the best out there. Better than Lexus/Fujustu voice recognition.
The new M5 handles very similar to the M3. It very nimble and as a driver you never feel the weight of M5's mass. My wife took a quick lap after i got home and commented that M5 feels lighter and much more nimble than the E55.
Also during my 635 drive back, with EDC at softest setting. M5 rides just as good as E55 on the highway. I was not expecting that M5 would be a great long distance cruiser. But i was so wrong on that. M5 at P400 mode and EDC at softest setting, really peformed just as well as E55 as highway cruiser.
Overall, M5 is too far ahead of E55. It can be as gental as E55 as daily cruiser and changes couple setting, you have a track car ready. I can't wait until my 1200 miles break in is done. That 500 HP with MDM transform an already capable car to the next level.
This is what a true sportsedan should be. The new M5 totally outclassed E55. I don't care what other E55 owners says. The M5 is just as good as E55 as highway cruiser. M5 has way better dynamics than E55. Now the I-drive/voice recognition is light year ahead of command. For $94k, this is the best sports sedan that money can buy right now. E55 will always have advantage in low end punch and ease of mod for straightline performance. But everything else, M5 is simply in a class of its own.
Now comes mandatory picture that i took today while at rest stop at redding this afternoon.
10-30-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by krispykrme
Guys like you and improviz has too much ego tied to the car. Simple as that.
Oh!!!! and how is this for an ego:
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2006 M45 Sport del 5/7/05
2004 Sienna XLE Limited upgrade Solara navi.
2004 E55 del 10/31/03
2004 G55 del 1/10/04
2004 CLK 320 Cabrio del 1/31/04- For sale. To be replaced by 330i ED TBD,
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Krispy,
Unfortunately THIS time I am going to have to side with the others, as well. Having owned both an M and an AMG, I would like to think I am level headed when it comes to the values and criticisms of both cars. Your post really talks merits and merits and merits about the M5 with an inflammatory comparison to the E55. IMO, this post is more appropriate in M5board.com
You really have not presented a detailed, quallitative analysis of the M5 as compared to the E55. Statements like "the M5 totally outclassed the E55" are not informative and are going to start flames.
I, for one, can think of at least THREE things that the AMG has got the new M beat. LET"S START WITH THE LOOKS!
I am looking forward to DerekFSUs comparison
Unfortunately THIS time I am going to have to side with the others, as well. Having owned both an M and an AMG, I would like to think I am level headed when it comes to the values and criticisms of both cars. Your post really talks merits and merits and merits about the M5 with an inflammatory comparison to the E55. IMO, this post is more appropriate in M5board.com
You really have not presented a detailed, quallitative analysis of the M5 as compared to the E55. Statements like "the M5 totally outclassed the E55" are not informative and are going to start flames.
I, for one, can think of at least THREE things that the AMG has got the new M beat. LET"S START WITH THE LOOKS!
I am looking forward to DerekFSUs comparison
10-30-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
Originally Posted by a bloated donut swiller
Guys like you and improviz has too much ego tied to the car. Simple as that.
Ego has nothing to do with it; this is a question of basic human decency and manners. Lardass's posts are nothing more rude, boring rants, which, when challenged, are followed up by more rude, boring rants about the people who dare to question the boring rants.It's like going into someone's house, repeatedly, and telling them "your house sucks, my house is better", then insulting them personally if they complain about it. It is childish, trite, petty, vile behavior from a person who has the *real* ego problem here: some people can only make themselves feel good about themselves and their posessions by putting others and their possessions down, and fatso fits this description to a tee.
You could summarize his posts here with the following mini-rant:
Originally Posted by annoying fat whiner
My E55 is a piece of ****, and so is yours. I hate Mercedes. Mercedes sucks. I can't wait until my new BMW gets here. My new BMW will be the greatest car ever designed in the history of man, and if you disagree with me, you're a moron with no education. Not only that, but you're ugly and your mommy dresses you funny. And oh, btw: you're biased about your Mercedes for actually liking them and defending them from the childish rants of a corpulant moron, but I am not in any way, shape, or form biased about BMW despite my declaring it to be a far better car than yours and the best four door sedan on the planet.
Further, I maintain that my insults against Mercedes and their owners shall not constiture Mercedes-bashing, but if any of you say or do anything other than showering BMW with complements or post any data which I do not like, then you shall be found guilty by me, the Grand Poobah of the Royal Jelly Order of Lardiness, of BMW-bashing, and shall be subjected to merciless taunts from His Royal Lardness, namely me.
I also decree that any data or opinions which do not support my views shall be deemed false by my Royal fiat, and anyone who posts such data shall be subjected to a Royal Turding.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go gorge myself with donuts so that I can clog my arteries further, so that I can kill off the final few functional synapses in my cholesterol-soaked tiny brain. This will enable me to write ever stupid posts, until I finally either keel over or explode.
Further, I maintain that my insults against Mercedes and their owners shall not constiture Mercedes-bashing, but if any of you say or do anything other than showering BMW with complements or post any data which I do not like, then you shall be found guilty by me, the Grand Poobah of the Royal Jelly Order of Lardiness, of BMW-bashing, and shall be subjected to merciless taunts from His Royal Lardness, namely me.
I also decree that any data or opinions which do not support my views shall be deemed false by my Royal fiat, and anyone who posts such data shall be subjected to a Royal Turding.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go gorge myself with donuts so that I can clog my arteries further, so that I can kill off the final few functional synapses in my cholesterol-soaked tiny brain. This will enable me to write ever stupid posts, until I finally either keel over or explode.
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10-30-2005, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by amgdriven
Lets see here...........we have POPEYE'S CHICKEN there......ooohh......PIZZA HUT.....is that a ICE CREAM shop behind the car?......................Now that is a perfect place for KRISPYKRME to stop and FILL UP!
"I'd waddle a mile for my M!!! And for donuts, pastries, cake, cookies..."
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10-30-2005, 05:48 PM
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If I let people see me driving in that eyesore, I wouldn't want to live another day
Let's get real. I live in the northeast, the traffic is terrible, the roads are narrow. Do I get to go WOT every day? Hardly! So, why would I need to buy a track car that has a coffin strapped to the back of the trunk? I don't need to. Simple as that.
Krispy, enjoy your car, but don't try to justify the looks, please. You know better than anyone else.
Let's get real. I live in the northeast, the traffic is terrible, the roads are narrow. Do I get to go WOT every day? Hardly! So, why would I need to buy a track car that has a coffin strapped to the back of the trunk? I don't need to. Simple as that.
Krispy, enjoy your car, but don't try to justify the looks, please. You know better than anyone else.
