M5 or?????
03-22-06 | 03:28 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by 2KGS400
Why year 4? Would you attribute that to body style changes or warranty expiration perhaps?
Do you think the E39 M5 has already taken its 4 year hit?
Just curious...I've never owned a BMW or looked closely at them before now...
Do you think the E39 M5 has already taken its 4 year hit?
Just curious...I've never owned a BMW or looked closely at them before now...
The 2000/2001 E39s have had that hit. The 2002s and 2003s have not (especially the 2003s which REALLY seem to be holding their value). I know the 2000s can be had for around $30ish depending on the condition.
03-22-06 | 09:04 PM
#32
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Man I want one now!!
Originally Posted by jb86
i say wait for the LS 460 :
back massage anyone?
...oh and " lexus promises 0-to-60-mph time of under 5.5 seconds... 19-speaker levinson system... and Company officials were scant on the details, but we're told that the system will indeed park the car for you with a little brake input from the driver "
back massage anyone?
...oh and " lexus promises 0-to-60-mph time of under 5.5 seconds... 19-speaker levinson system... and Company officials were scant on the details, but we're told that the system will indeed park the car for you with a little brake input from the driver "
That picture is so Maybach!!
03-22-06 | 10:21 PM
#33
Originally Posted by jb86
i say wait for the LS 460 :
back massage anyone?
...oh and " lexus promises 0-to-60-mph time of under 5.5 seconds... 19-speaker levinson system... and Company officials were scant on the details, but we're told that the system will indeed park the car for you with a little brake input from the driver "
back massage anyone?
...oh and " lexus promises 0-to-60-mph time of under 5.5 seconds... 19-speaker levinson system... and Company officials were scant on the details, but we're told that the system will indeed park the car for you with a little brake input from the driver "
heck you can't even get a loaded is350 for that
03-23-06 | 12:22 PM
#34
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I like the M5 its a beastafter i get out of my lease on the 545 I'm going to try to find me a 01-02 or a clk 430 or 500 but I might just sit around a couple of years and wait for that 3rd gen GS Talking about bang for the buck.
04-05-06 | 07:45 AM
#36
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M5 or ???? question answered 
I picked it up on Saturday from Bentley of Downers Grove, IL and drove it back to Kansas City. It's quite a bit faster than my GS400 and a lot of fun, although not as comfortable on long drives.
This photo is from their site, I haven't had a chance to get pics myself yet.
It's a 2001, Titanium Silver, black/silverstone sport interior with extended leather, M audio, pass thru trunk. It had 1 owner before me who babied it (I spoke to him prior to buying) and has just over 28k on the odo after the 8 hour drive back.
My only problem with it is I have no idea what the hell I'm going to get after it cause I can't ever see myself liking any car more than this one (as they say, it's one of them good problems).
I picked it up on Saturday from Bentley of Downers Grove, IL and drove it back to Kansas City. It's quite a bit faster than my GS400 and a lot of fun, although not as comfortable on long drives.
This photo is from their site, I haven't had a chance to get pics myself yet.
It's a 2001, Titanium Silver, black/silverstone sport interior with extended leather, M audio, pass thru trunk. It had 1 owner before me who babied it (I spoke to him prior to buying) and has just over 28k on the odo after the 8 hour drive back.
My only problem with it is I have no idea what the hell I'm going to get after it cause I can't ever see myself liking any car more than this one (as they say, it's one of them good problems).
04-05-06 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Congratulations!!! 
You are my hero!
I wish I could have an M5 like that! Just an absolutely amazing car.
You are my hero!
I wish I could have an M5 like that! Just an absolutely amazing car. Coming from someone whose GS I admired for years and whose advice helped a TON when I had mine, that truly is a compliment! Thanks Hameed!
04-05-06 | 08:34 AM
#39
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Wow!!
Gorgeous, to put it mildly. And personally I don't buy into the whole "outdated look" idea, a beautiful design is just that and will remain that. This body style puts the current 5 series to shame and I suspect 10 or 20 years from now that will still be the case. Great choice, enjoy! In the end how close did you come to staying within your budget?
04-05-06 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 2KGS400
Coming from someone whose GS I admired for years and whose advice helped a TON when I had mine, that truly is a compliment! Thanks Hameed!
04-05-06 | 11:23 AM
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I paid $39,995....that left me $5 for my flight, gas for the way home etc. I exceeded my budget just slightly
After looking at an E60 545 I'm much more of a fan of the E39 now too. The styling, feel, and finish just make it look and feel like a real sports car, the new one lacks that IMO.
Not directly haha, I just remember reading lots and lots of posts about all things GS, many of them by you
After looking at an E60 545 I'm much more of a fan of the E39 now too. The styling, feel, and finish just make it look and feel like a real sports car, the new one lacks that IMO.
Originally Posted by Hameed
Wow, I never realized I gave you any advice!
