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Can you tell me how your E55 (stock) felt compared to your 02 M5 in terms of acceleration, handling, braking, and anything else you might add. I am in the process of deciding between the two cars and wanted your impressions. Thanks!
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Can you tell me how your E55 (stock) felt compared to your 02 M5 in terms of acceleration, handling, braking, and anything else you might add. I am in the process of deciding between the two cars and wanted your impressions. Thanks!
Can you tell me how your E55 (stock) felt compared to your 02 M5 in terms of acceleration, handling, braking, and anything else you might add. I am in the process of deciding between the two cars and wanted your impressions. Thanks!
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'14 E63S Brabus 850/2008 M5 Dinan S3(sold)
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I owned an ‘02 M5 and really enjoyed it. IMHO--the M5 makes you feel more connected to the road---you're more involved in the driving while in the E55 you're a bit more isolated. Bottom line, the M5 is a better track car----but--the '03 E55 has a new body, interior and is very much faster in a straight line. It is also more comfortable to drive. Not to mention, it is cheaper and easier to modify----the performance mods on an M5--assuming Dinan is used---are much more expensive ($/hp). However, a low miles '02 M5 is at the right price would be tough to beat from a value perspective.
I owned an ‘02 M5 and really enjoyed it. IMHO--the M5 makes you feel more connected to the road---you're more involved in the driving while in the E55 you're a bit more isolated. Bottom line, the M5 is a better track car----but--the '03 E55 has a new body, interior and is very much faster in a straight line. It is also more comfortable to drive. Not to mention, it is cheaper and easier to modify----the performance mods on an M5--assuming Dinan is used---are much more expensive ($/hp). However, a low miles '02 M5 is at the right price would be tough to beat from a value perspective.
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For me, E55 without a doubt. If for no other reason than not having to replace the damn M5 weak clutch multiple times over that five years!
BTW I'd put more stock in JLBs opinion of the M5 than mine, he owned his much more recently.
BTW I'd put more stock in JLBs opinion of the M5 than mine, he owned his much more recently.
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Assuming I going to drive one car for 5 years, and picking btwn a stock M5 and E55---I would probably go with the E55. The E55 is the newer generation of car, so it would be less dated over this time, it is faster, it is cheaper to mod, and it is more comfortable.
Assuming I going to drive one car for 5 years, and picking btwn a stock M5 and E55---I would probably go with the E55. The E55 is the newer generation of car, so it would be less dated over this time, it is faster, it is cheaper to mod, and it is more comfortable.