335i or M5 (e39): Best high performance sport sedan and DD?
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335i or M5 (e39): Best high performance sport sedan and DD?
Hey guys,
I am new to the forum, but have surfed around for a while.
I am searching for a 4-door sport sedan to replace my 95 M3, since I need more versatility to commute and take my kids to school.
I am targeting a budget of approximately $50k for my next car including mods. My primary need is a 4-door that performs like a sports car. I want the car to be fast, handle great including the occasional track day, luxury, comfort and quality. I want a car I can drive in the corners aggressively, but still be a great daily driver. Being able to modify to make a lot faster would be a plus.
I am considering either a 2003 M5 (e39) or 2007 335i 4-door. I have driven many M5s and feel they are amazing all around sedans that can do almost everything, though a little heavy for track work. But, they can be purchased for about half of what they originally sold for new representing an amazing value. However, I have read they are moderately reliable and can be very expensive to fix, since they are no longer within the factory warranty.
I have only driven a couple 335i’s and none of them aggressively, but have read tons of rave reviews in the magazines and its easy modability for more power and improved performance. From a luxury perspective, the M5 is clearly nicer.
The last consideration is depreciation. I will sell the car in about 2-3 years and would like a car that retains value as well. I would guess the M5 would depreciate the least, since it is almost 5 years old.
Finally, should I up the budget another $10k and get a 06 V10 M5 and keep it stock? I heard the new M5 has reliability issues specifically the SMG. Is this true?
What do you guys think? TIA
James
I am new to the forum, but have surfed around for a while.
I am searching for a 4-door sport sedan to replace my 95 M3, since I need more versatility to commute and take my kids to school.
I am targeting a budget of approximately $50k for my next car including mods. My primary need is a 4-door that performs like a sports car. I want the car to be fast, handle great including the occasional track day, luxury, comfort and quality. I want a car I can drive in the corners aggressively, but still be a great daily driver. Being able to modify to make a lot faster would be a plus.
I am considering either a 2003 M5 (e39) or 2007 335i 4-door. I have driven many M5s and feel they are amazing all around sedans that can do almost everything, though a little heavy for track work. But, they can be purchased for about half of what they originally sold for new representing an amazing value. However, I have read they are moderately reliable and can be very expensive to fix, since they are no longer within the factory warranty.
I have only driven a couple 335i’s and none of them aggressively, but have read tons of rave reviews in the magazines and its easy modability for more power and improved performance. From a luxury perspective, the M5 is clearly nicer.
The last consideration is depreciation. I will sell the car in about 2-3 years and would like a car that retains value as well. I would guess the M5 would depreciate the least, since it is almost 5 years old.
Finally, should I up the budget another $10k and get a 06 V10 M5 and keep it stock? I heard the new M5 has reliability issues specifically the SMG. Is this true?
What do you guys think? TIA
James
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why not wait for the new M3 sedan? Not sure what the pricing would be, but the best value is definately gonna be a E39 M5. You can get one in good shape for under $30,000 and still have plenty left over for mods. That's what I would do.
