BMW M5 vs. E55 AMG

[Raza]

Hmm...I love the E55, but I'd take the M5 unless m other car was an M6 or Viper SRT-10.

The M5 has a true manual.

That's the reason.  If I had a second super fast car that had a stick, I'd rather have an E55 in case my damn trick knee acts up again on the golf course and I can't operate a clutch for a few days.  An auto as a second car would come in handy.  

[850CSi]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

[Raghavan]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

[BMWDave]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

I'd still rather have the two Bimmers with the AAs.

[Submariner]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

For some reason, converting a Focus to RWD just screams rice.

[R33 GT-R]

You do know that that interior pic is from the previous gen E55, right?

Anyhow, I guess I would have to take the M5 simply because it is a better driver's car. But, I would take a Quatrroporte or even a STS-V over both.

Its the only good interior picture that I can find.  And why would you take an STS-V over these?  The M5 beats it in every dimension except price.

Here's a better one.

[Run Away]

M5 with SMG for me.
I just don't know what a normal manual would feel like with all that power...it just seems like it would feel too heavy if it could withstand that power, and too fragile if it couldn't.

E55 is nice too of course, but the M5 is just more my style. The E55 is a muscle car with handling, the M5 is more like a screaming exotic.

[Raghavan]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

I'd still rather have the two Bimmers with the AAs.

and i'd have a sleeper Focus capable of smoking those two BMW's.

[Raghavan]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

For some reason, converting a Focus to RWD just screams rice.

how?

[Fire It Up]

A 530i with an AA Supercharger, along with $30K in my pocket which could go to the purchase of an '01 325i Convertible, also with the AA Superchager.

BEAT THAT.

Fine. How about i just take the money and buy a Ford Racing Focus with RWD, a Tremec 6-speed manual, and a 5.0 liter 450hp V8?

For some reason, converting a Focus to RWD just screams rice.

Uhm, what?    

[Fire It Up]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).  

[Raghavan]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

Ford Racing Focus RS8?

[R33 GT-R]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

[Raghavan]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

[BMWDave]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

He said he's buying an RR Sport...thats more than enough, dont you think?  And R33, post pictures when you get it, even though I've probably told you 100 times  

[Raghavan]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

He said he's buying an RR Sport...thats more than enough, dont you think?  And R33, post pictures when you get it, even though I've probably told you 100 times

he doesn't have to do anything for you after you've called him a post whore about a bajillion times!!!! :angry:  :angry:  rokon.gif  rokon.gif
   

[BMWDave]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

He said he's buying an RR Sport...thats more than enough, dont you think?  And R33, post pictures when you get it, even though I've probably told you 100 times

he doesn't have to do anything for you after you've called him a post whore about a bajillion times!!!! :angry:  :angry:  rokon.gif  rokon.gif
 

I'm sure he would post pictures without a problem.  He knows I am a fan of LR, and he would enjoy showing off his new car to someone who would truly appreciate it.

[Raghavan]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

He said he's buying an RR Sport...thats more than enough, dont you think?  And R33, post pictures when you get it, even though I've probably told you 100 times

he doesn't have to do anything for you after you've called him a post whore about a bajillion times!!!! :angry:  :angry:  rokon.gif  rokon.gif
 

I'm sure he would post pictures without a problem.  He knows I am a fan of LR, and he would enjoy showing off his new car to someone who would truly appreciate it.

anyone but you. rokon.gif  rokon.gif
 

[R33 GT-R]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

He said he's buying an RR Sport...thats more than enough, dont you think?  And R33, post pictures when you get it, even though I've probably told you 100 times

Will do Dave.    

[R33 GT-R]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

No, the next car will be either an E320 CDI or the one I'm leaning toward the Jaguar S-Type R.  It's going to be at least 10 months before we look at cars though.


I will pose a question though.  Which one would you want and why, I know there are major differences but how would it play out for you?

Jaguar S Type R




E320 CDI

[Raghavan]

M5 I think. I'd rather have something else though; the BMW is too weird looking, and the MB is auto and most likely not as fun for driving (acceleration and speed aside).

I drove my old neighbors 05 E55 and all I'll say is that it is one wicked machine.  Unless you are pretty good at controlling the rear end, always leave the traction control on.  The power is there and the rear is very happy even on dry pavement when the go pedal is caressed.  It is one extreme luxury ride.  I would like to drive the M5 to see how hard it is.

are you going to buy one?

No, the next car will be either an E320 CDI or the one I'm leaning toward the Jaguar S-Type R.  It's going to be at least 10 months before we look at cars though.


I will pose a question though.  Which one would you want and why, I know there are major differences but how would it play out for you?

Jaguar S Type R




E320 CDI

S type R. Much sexier and better performer.  

[Run Away]

Benz, complete with the banged up rear end.:P

No, STR, in black or British Racing Green. B)

[Raghavan]

Benz, complete with the banged up rear end.:P

 

[R33 GT-R]

that was a good pic, he he.  :)

[Fire It Up]

Why a C320CDI instead of a C55?

[R33 GT-R]

Why a C320CDI instead of a C55?

E320 CDI, 2 cars 2 different reasons.

[R33 GT-R]

Another better interior pic.

[R33 GT-R]

[R33 GT-R]

[R33 GT-R]