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TX... OMG! WTF are you waiting for? Jump all on that!!
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If White is what you REALLY want, be patient it'll come.
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Are you sure you don't want to spring for a GT-R?
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Keep Your 7 And Go for something in the $40k range.
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Opinions If You Please: This M5 or Hold Off For White One?

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Old 04-18-08, 08:09 AM
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I would prefer the black one with BBS LM's

But then, I would rather have the GT-R instead ...
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Old 04-18-08, 08:14 AM
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The black looks wicked. No doubt. It's got show and go. Do it!
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Old 04-18-08, 08:16 AM
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Oh, forgot to mention... What I REALLY like about this particular one (and there's @ 4 others I've found equally as clean and low miles) is the fact it is setup completely like I like/want if I went black! Wheels are perfect, performance parts, and that stereo has to be insane!
Perfect TXSTYLE ride.
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Old 04-18-08, 08:27 AM
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TX that is beautiful!! I agree that BLK or White are the colors for any BMW! BLK is my first choice of the 2...Cant wait to see your post when you pull the trigger on one of these bad boys...
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Old 04-18-08, 08:32 AM
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Hey TX,

I must say your taste in fine cars is amazing and shopping for the deal is the best way to do it. Let someone take the initial hit and then enjoy it guilt free.

I will say get this one. The white is very very nice, but you already have a white BMW, so when you change series, change colors. The stereo alone is worth the purchase!
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Originally Posted by Mbenz528i
Hey TX,

I must say your taste in fine cars is amazing and shopping for the deal is the best way to do it. Let someone take the initial hit and then enjoy it guilt free.

I will say get this one. The white is very very nice, but you already have a white BMW, so when you change series, change colors. The stereo alone is worth the purchase!
Thanks man. I do appreciate that compliment and I learned with my first "high-end" pre-owned purchase with my 98' GS400 , just how awesome a savings you get with pre-owned. There may not be nothing quite like that new car smell, but... for tens of thousands of dollars in savings... My "can-o-scents" work just fine!
And who knows... Maybe after nearly 10 years of consecutive pearl, silver and white cars... it might be time for a change.
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Old 04-18-08, 09:31 AM
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can't go wrong with either color choice..but this is one of a kind and it will make other M5 drivers envious if you drive by them and they hear that exhaust!!!


Also, why is every car that someone wants to purchase on here have to be compared to the GTR?

Performance wise they are incredible but the looks and interior they don't compare to other luxury sports cars at all!
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Old 04-18-08, 10:11 AM
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TX, if the M5 is modded to your liking, then it sounds like the right car for you. It's funny that we'll bargain shop for the vehicle but then spend big bucks on mods. Think of the savings you'll have buying this car, as undoubtedly you'd want to mod any other car you buy.

Looks like a winner to me.

Besides dude, you'll need to save up to pay me after betting on the Mavs...
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Old 04-18-08, 10:17 AM
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^^^^ LOL!!!

No question.... This car is soooo damn tempting due to the "right mods" and tasteful effort and me not having to jack with it at all.... well maybe just a liiiiitle bit!
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Old 04-18-08, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Faymester
part of used car shopping is not caring what color the car is
My friends thought I was crazy when I was shopping for a 2000 GS400 in Spectra Blue in 2002/2003. I finally found one with a grey interior (I didn't want tan) in Arizona and I snatched it up.

So it IS possible.

Seems like every M5 I see is black, so I would stay away from black.
I wish the M cars had exclusive colors - in black, white, or silver, they
look like every other 5-series I see... which could be a good thing, if
you're into stealth!
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Old 04-18-08, 10:34 AM
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If the car is as good as the ads say it is, then it is quite a bargain. But, with even only 10K on it, the car may look good on the surface, but have been driven quite hard underneath (people generally don't drive M's like Grandpa or grandma).

And, for 65K, you can get a lot of nice brand-new cars that are substantially less risk....possibly a brand-new M3 (yes, a white one) though the new M3's I've seen are closer to 70K..
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I'm not sure why it's going for that little given the low miles.

How can it be so cheap?

As for black vs. white - since I don't like the body style (or interior) of the 5 or the M5 much I'd get black as it 'hides' it more.

No doubt a wicked hot ride there.

As for cleaning a black one - keep $5K of the savings of getting this bargain and hire a kid to clean your car every other week.
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Old 04-18-08, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
If the car is as good as the ads say it is, then it is quite a bargain. But, with even only 10K on it, the car may look good on the surface, but have been driven quite hard underneath (people generally don't drive M's like Grandpa or grandma).

And, for 65K, you can get a lot of nice brand-new cars that are substantially less risk....possibly a brand-new M3 (yes, a white one) though the new M3's I've seen are closer to 70K..
and that 10mpg on the dash is one indication of how hard it was driven perhaps
unless it was reset recently when that pic was taken
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Old 04-18-08, 04:40 PM
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Black and white are my two favorite colors for cars.

That being said, I don't think I'll ever own another black car. I swear I look at my car wrong and it gets some swirl marks. I love the color, but don't have the time or patience to keep it looking pristine.

I think the M5 looks awesome in white.
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Old 04-18-08, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
and that 10mpg on the dash is one indication of how hard it was driven perhaps
unless it was reset recently when that pic was taken
Possibly but.... I can easily see 10-15 mpg in city driving. The only action this car has seen is valeted up at the hottest night clubs I'm sure. In my experience one doesn't drop thousands on stereo and wheels and head to the local track.
It's all good... We shall see.
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