New M5, please stand up...
07-25-2003, 11:09 AM
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New M5, please stand up...
Well I know that Stephens has already posted these but he didn't post the 10 second vid afterwards. So all credit must go to him if he responds with "yo buddy you stole my thread".
Enjoy!
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=33556
Enjoy!
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=33556
07-25-2003, 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by Bilal
Come on guys, its not like we are all defecting? Just remember:
"It is always wise to learn the ways of one's adversary"
:p
Come on guys, its not like we are all defecting? Just remember:
"It is always wise to learn the ways of one's adversary"
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07-25-2003, 04:28 PM
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Harris- That is an interesting statement, and one that I don't agree with. I think Audi, BMW, and Mercedes could all learn things from eachother. I can think of one for Mercedes right now, offering manuals in their cars and a little more sport and driver involvment. I know a large number of previous M5 owners would be all over the E55 if a manual was offered.
Cheers.
Cheers.
07-25-2003, 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by AmgBoy
Harris- That is an interesting statement, and one that I don't agree with. I think Audi, BMW, and Mercedes could all learn things from eachother. I can think of one for Mercedes right now, offering manuals in their cars and a little more sport and driver involvment. I know a large number of previous M5 owners would be all over the E55 if a manual was offered.
Cheers.
Harris- That is an interesting statement, and one that I don't agree with. I think Audi, BMW, and Mercedes could all learn things from eachother. I can think of one for Mercedes right now, offering manuals in their cars and a little more sport and driver involvment. I know a large number of previous M5 owners would be all over the E55 if a manual was offered.
Cheers.
With the introduction of the 7-speed transmission. I think manual is still farrrrrr from reality.
07-25-2003, 05:12 PM
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E55, F550, S600 Ducati 999
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I didn't worry about the vid because I found it too short to be really interesting.
The new M5 looks pretty tough in black, but it doesn't change the fact that it's still one ugly mother.
I can't wait to get a test drive when they are released. I am going to take a punt and order one anyway, I'll flip it if it's a dog and keep it if not. I don't think the car would be delivered for 12-18mths and I'll be bored with the e55 by then. Hopefully Benz will come up with a model upgrade for the E55 to combat the M5. Come to thinkof it, I'd better order the uograde E55 too!
I didn't worry about the vid because I found it too short to be really interesting.
The new M5 looks pretty tough in black, but it doesn't change the fact that it's still one ugly mother.
I can't wait to get a test drive when they are released. I am going to take a punt and order one anyway, I'll flip it if it's a dog and keep it if not. I don't think the car would be delivered for 12-18mths and I'll be bored with the e55 by then. Hopefully Benz will come up with a model upgrade for the E55 to combat the M5. Come to thinkof it, I'd better order the uograde E55 too!
07-25-2003, 05:44 PM
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I think the new M5 looks nice. But, if I had to chose between that or the new W211 E55, I would choose the E55 hands down. I've owned both BMW's and Mercedes Benzes and just love the styling of Mercedes over BMW. My '98 M3 did kick a$$ though but I still love my Benz just a bit more...My 2 centz...
07-25-2003, 06:27 PM
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Porsche Turbo Stage 4, Cayenne S ... gone C43, C32, ML55 & Ducati 999.
I hate to say but I like each day more the new M5... and I m sure the BMW will priced cheaper that the E55 or future E60
specially this
and this last one
I can not imagine how nice will look with that color and spoked tail lights like my old C43 ....
specially this
and this last one
I can not imagine how nice will look with that color and spoked tail lights like my old C43 ....
07-25-2003, 06:42 PM
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All in all, the pics above do look nice, this coming from a guy who'd die for an MB. Stephens, i agree this car will be interesting and Harris, your're damn right, MB's rule, but this M5 shouldn't be dissed, an SMG gearbox in a 500+bhp monster is fun to play with, even if its only for one Sunday a month.
From the pics, it looks much better than the normal BMW's. But for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, M this!
From the pics, it looks much better than the normal BMW's. But for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, M this!
07-25-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Firstly, I think you've posted on the wrong forum. Secondly, no matter how great this car performs, I just couldnt imagine myself driving/buying such an ugly car. 
Firstly, I think you've posted on the wrong forum.
Secondly, no matter how great this car performs, I just couldnt imagine myself driving/buying such an ugly car.
07-26-2003, 01:03 AM
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even with all the tape on that car, it looks pretty SWEET...
if you guys downloaded the video, you can see a RS6 was behind it. BMW's probably trying to see if the new car can out run the RS6 on the track.
if you guys downloaded the video, you can see a RS6 was behind it. BMW's probably trying to see if the new car can out run the RS6 on the track.
07-28-2003, 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by Harris
But the problem is BMW doesnt have anything for MB to learn.
But the problem is BMW doesnt have anything for MB to learn.
BMW 4.4L has 325HP and 330 ftlb versus MBZ 4.3L with a pitiful 275 and 295 ftlbs. Also pitiful that the MBZ 5.0L has only 302HP.
BMW 4.6L has 340HP & 350 ftlbs.
4.9 liter in M5 has 394HP. Only 342-362 for the normally aspirated 5.5 engine.
Heated steering wheels in BMW's years before Benz.
BMW used Harman Kardon systems years before Benz.
Dual exhaust on M5 years before the 2003 E55.
The issue of the upcoming MBZ 7-speed auto transmission is moot. Consumers were not asking for 7 speed trannys. Mercedes is not going to sell more cars because of a 7Speed tranny. MBZ has nothing like the BMW SMG tranny.
BMW has no problem bringing a DVD based Nav to US market and their 2003 models while we are still waiting and Mercedes does not have the adaptive cornering headlamps in 2003 cars.
Superchargers or Turbos are old technology and MBZ Direct Injection engines are 2 years off coming in 2005 models. BMW has direct injection.
So where is the Mercedes industry leading technology?
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