looking for a replacement car im driving the ml500 and 280se instead but i need new daily driver.
my choices
e39 M5 (e60 looks ugly as sin)
E55 amg (with the supercharger)
MKV R32 (DSG and the most practicle of them all)

what do you guys think?

 

Among these three I would vote for E55 AMG(W211 right?). It looks good and crazily fast. I would probably take GTI over R32 simply because of the excellent 2.0T engine and cheaper price. E39 M5 is good, but frankly it looks dated when parked next to a E60, but this is just my personal opinion. Anyways, good luck shopping for your next vehicle.

 

Out of the 3 you listed, I would say go for the R32. That way if it gets dinged, it won't hurt as much

 

if it's the R32 watch it set itself on fire.

I'd take the powerhouse E55, pulley, ECU, drop, rims and tires, lip, you're set.

 

+1

 

E55 all the way

 

W211 e55.....

 

I had a MkV R32 for a bit, fun car, but I still would've preferred a manual transmission in it like the previous generation.

I'd definitely go for the E55 if it's a possibility.

 

Another one for E55!

 

Hard to beat the DSG gearbox in the R32 for daily driving, although its steering isn't as crisp as some BMWs.


Yes, there was a well-publicized case of a new R32 having a wiring fire under the dash (pictures of it were posted here at CL), but that can happen with a number of German cars. BMW engines have caught fire from defective fan switches. Even non-German vehicles occasionally catch fire. I wouldn't let that stop me.

 

when i shop for a car i shop slow, so hope to have something by the end of the month or early jan

 

Get a W210!!

 

I just sold my GS and purchased a '06 E55....it's a beast!

Have to keep reminding myself to slow down.

 

What did you sell, and why?

 

06 is250, lack of power, lack of tune ability, didnt like the center console and the cheep hard plastics it was made out of, hated the seats they have crease marks and look old and tired, didnt like the idea of not being able to put in a deck (pioneer avic d-3), no ski bag, humdrum looks even with the full gfx kit and 20" foose rims. The list is endless.

It's a fantastic car for a person thats wants a comfterable fuel sipping entry lux sedan)
Not as fun and as tune friendly as my old A4 and Cooper S.