How many of you guys used to own an M5?
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07-16-2003, 08:26 PM
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How many of you guys used to own an M5?
Just signed up here, and I will likely be a sponsor. I used to own a '96 993 TT, but ended up selling it, as I bought a '99 Ferrari F355 spider.
How many of you guys used to own an M5? I recognize a bunch of you from the M5 message board. Now I am just waiting for Fred to sell his X50TT, so that I can add it to the BeastPower stable
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Cheers,
Daniel
How many of you guys used to own an M5? I recognize a bunch of you from the M5 message board. Now I am just waiting for Fred to sell his X50TT, so that I can add it to the BeastPower stable
.Cheers,
Daniel
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07-16-2003, 08:40 PM
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I did I did!!!
Second best car I've ever owned, next to my TT... Actually I've been meaning to Talk to you over on BMWM5.com about doing some 996 interior parts...Just didn't get aorund to it!! Mayvbe now I will.
~ Jason
03 Black/Black X50
Second best car I've ever owned, next to my TT... Actually I've been meaning to Talk to you over on BMWM5.com about doing some 996 interior parts...Just didn't get aorund to it!! Mayvbe now I will.
~ Jason
03 Black/Black X50
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07-16-2003, 08:48 PM
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i had a 993 c4 sold it this year bought a m5 missed my porsche too much so i got 996tt and love it
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07-16-2003, 09:04 PM
I owned an ACS M5 very similar to Freds before he sold his to you. Since taking delivery of my 996tt, I never drove the M5, the car just sat. I didn't need the 4 doors and performance wise the 996tt ran circles around the M5. A great 2 ton 4 door sedan though. Never looked back, I haven't missed the M5.
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07-16-2003, 09:04 PM
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Yupkwondo,
Let me know if you have any ideas, as I would be happy to manufacture some additional 996 items.
Darren911,
My F355 was Tour de France blue. It was a 6-speed.
sporters78 and Doody,
I have been through the same type of rapid shifting. I am now very happy with my M5. I will always have a soft spot for Ferraris. Did you guys see the CGT that is undergoing testing on the west coast? Some are saying that it resembles a Boxster.
03 C4S,
The M5 is a great car, but I do understand the desire for a TT if there the M5's back seat and trunk are underutilized.
oak,
Yup, your M5 sure looks good. I think it comes down to whether or not one needs the additional space.
Cheers.
Let me know if you have any ideas, as I would be happy to manufacture some additional 996 items.
Darren911,
My F355 was Tour de France blue. It was a 6-speed.
sporters78 and Doody,
I have been through the same type of rapid shifting. I am now very happy with my M5. I will always have a soft spot for Ferraris. Did you guys see the CGT that is undergoing testing on the west coast? Some are saying that it resembles a Boxster.
03 C4S,
The M5 is a great car, but I do understand the desire for a TT if there the M5's back seat and trunk are underutilized.
oak,
Yup, your M5 sure looks good. I think it comes down to whether or not one needs the additional space.
Cheers.
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07-16-2003, 09:07 PM
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dj,
car will be back late next week from getting the ruf engine conversion and coilovers done. its a pretty car in slate grey with hre's 547r will take pics and will post them soon
car will be back late next week from getting the ruf engine conversion and coilovers done. its a pretty car in slate grey with hre's 547r will take pics and will post them soon
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07-16-2003, 09:49 PM
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I just sold mine 2 weeks ago, I am still on roadfly, and bmwm5.com(ACSM5), and had 2 E46 M3 Conv.'s B4, looking to get into a TT now. Its wierd, many many people are going from M's to P's, guess its just the next step... I wanted a CF engine cover for the M5 from ya, but I sold it about a week b4 it came out 
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Evan K.
PS-Here is a link to pics of it when it was for sale:
http://www.exoticmotorcarsofpb.com/c..._M5_Dinan.html
(my dad is owner of dealership so yes it is my car, was just sold through there)
.Evan K.
PS-Here is a link to pics of it when it was for sale:
http://www.exoticmotorcarsofpb.com/c..._M5_Dinan.html
(my dad is owner of dealership so yes it is my car, was just sold through there
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07-16-2003, 10:21 PM
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Great topic Daniel ;-)
I too am like Oak. Once I got the TT, I never missed the M5. However I still admire the M5 everytime I see one. Recently you see more M5's being sold because people either want more power or think the M5 look is getting outdated.
So that is why people get the TT (more power) and folks moving away from BMW as the cars are being Banglized. In my opinion, BMW is going down the tubes in terms of looks. I have even talked to folks who work for BMW and there are sooo many problems with the current 7 that they are NOT looking forward to the new 5 series.
Granted BMW builds great driving machines, but if I were to spend money, I would want a good looking car as well. The new generation simply does nothing for me. I hear people saying all the time about the next generation, "it will eventually grow on you" With Mercedes and Audi lately, you don't need to adapt to the looks.
my $.02.
Daniel, now your turn to convince me otherwise. I can definetly tell you that my next car will not be the M5 but either the 2nd or 3rd year E55, Mini Murcielago, SL65, or Audi.
I too am like Oak. Once I got the TT, I never missed the M5. However I still admire the M5 everytime I see one. Recently you see more M5's being sold because people either want more power or think the M5 look is getting outdated.
So that is why people get the TT (more power) and folks moving away from BMW as the cars are being Banglized. In my opinion, BMW is going down the tubes in terms of looks. I have even talked to folks who work for BMW and there are sooo many problems with the current 7 that they are NOT looking forward to the new 5 series.
Granted BMW builds great driving machines, but if I were to spend money, I would want a good looking car as well. The new generation simply does nothing for me. I hear people saying all the time about the next generation, "it will eventually grow on you" With Mercedes and Audi lately, you don't need to adapt to the looks.
my $.02.
Daniel, now your turn to convince me otherwise. I can definetly tell you that my next car will not be the M5 but either the 2nd or 3rd year E55, Mini Murcielago, SL65, or Audi.
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07-16-2003, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by fredttx50
So that is why people get the TT (more power) and folks moving away from BMW as the cars are being Banglized. In my opinion, BMW is going down the tubes in terms of looks. I have even talked to folks who work for BMW and there are sooo many problems with the current 7 that they are NOT looking forward to the new 5 series.
Granted BMW builds great driving machines, but if I were to spend money, I would want a good looking car as well. The new generation simply does nothing for me. I hear people saying all the time about the next generation, "it will eventually grow on you" With Mercedes and Audi lately, you don't need to adapt to the looks.
So that is why people get the TT (more power) and folks moving away from BMW as the cars are being Banglized. In my opinion, BMW is going down the tubes in terms of looks. I have even talked to folks who work for BMW and there are sooo many problems with the current 7 that they are NOT looking forward to the new 5 series.
Granted BMW builds great driving machines, but if I were to spend money, I would want a good looking car as well. The new generation simply does nothing for me. I hear people saying all the time about the next generation, "it will eventually grow on you" With Mercedes and Audi lately, you don't need to adapt to the looks.
.Evan
#15
07-16-2003, 10:47 PM
I agree, I'm sure the next M5 and M6 will be great performers. I just can't seem to get over the really bad styling. I'm pretty easy as far as design, as long as the car performs as expected. But after BMW had made the designs official this week, they are butt ugly! I had deposits on both the next M5 and M6 and decided to get a refund, I'll pass this round. Maybe next time.