Dr Bundhi

Here's the dilema. Can buy a 2007 550i 7000 miles most options 4 year full warranty OR 2005 E55 12000 miles silver base car but CPO 3 1/2 years warranty, each $65,000. (and don't tell me to buy them both!)

What do you believe will each car be worth when traded to a Dealer in 36 months? Your opinions are important !!!!! What do you think ?

Kev04C320

Go to leasecompare.com and look up some residual numbers and that should give you an estimate.

C43AMG

E55..............................next!

V12Godspeed

E55 in my book!, no comparison.

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

Unless its an ///M5 its an ugly 5.

Vic55

IMO the BMW is just getting ready to take the hit since its a brand new car. Its depreciation will occur the most over the next two years. The E55 has already taken its two year hit but has also been one upped by the E63. It doesnt matter if the E63 is slower or not its still the next generation. The only concern I have is are you buying a car in relation to what its worth in a few years or a car that will make you smile the most over the next few years. The two cars are completely different in performance IMO. The E55 has already taken a 20-25k hit while the BMW will take a slight lesser hit over 2 years but will take a proportional hit none-the-less. I like the E55's value 3 years down the road but it depends on the miles you put on because the AMG will suffer more than the 550i with heavy miles.

dragonAMG

If I had to guess, I would say that the BMW 550 will be worth 30-35k in 3 years and the E55 will be worth 45-50k. Dealer trade knock another 5k.

Rudyrono

I have to agree with Vic. I would base my choice more on the "fun factor" than depreciation. Let's face it, most of us buy cars because we like the way they look, drive and excite. I think the E55 would help you forget all about depreciation issues after mashing the gas pedal to the floor a couple of times. It worked for me.

dragonAMG

And I've got to agree with Rudy, I don't care about depreciation because 1) I love the car 2) You only lose money when you sell it... I don't plan on selling it.

2K6E55

E55 all the way. Dont settle for less! I had an 02 540 and it sucks...

franklee168

imo if depreciation is the biggest factor, maybe a non high line would be more appropriate...ie vw....buy a car for 15k, most it can go down in 3 years is 15k.

Archi

If you are worried about depreciation, the answer is obvious. You can drive a (numbers are for entertainment purposes only) a 65-70K BMW for 65-70K or a 85-90K E55 for 65-70K. The E55 has already taken the majority of its depreciation. Buy it, drive it and enjoy it...you can always make more money.

oblax4

One word........BEAST!