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Old 05-26-2007, 02:01 PM   #31
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sorry for this off-topic SUV nonsense, but i still don't understand. i would never want an escalade because i HATE SUVs. i hate the lack of acceleration, i hate the bad handling, i just do not like SUVs. IF i were to get an SUV, it would have to be something smaller like a jeep wrangler; THAT would be okay. but an escalade? stick with that E39 in your sig.
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Old 05-26-2007, 08:37 PM   #32
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sorry for this off-topic SUV nonsense, but i still don't understand. i would never want an escalade because i HATE SUVs. i hate the lack of acceleration, i hate the bad handling, i just do not like SUVs. IF i were to get an SUV, it would have to be something smaller like a jeep wrangler; THAT would be okay. but an escalade? stick with that E39 in your sig.
This should help you understand: BMWLotAttendant likes SUVs. That is why he wants one. If he's gonna have one, he figures he wants the one with the most power and acceleration out tehre.
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Old 05-28-2007, 11:05 AM   #34
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This should help you understand: BMWLotAttendant likes SUVs. That is why he wants one. If he's gonna have one, he figures he wants the one with the most power and acceleration out tehre.
Thank you all for your inputs.

But yes, I'm still a couple years away from having money and SAVING from working a salaried, 6am-230pm job. It'll take time and I'm sure my feelings for my 1st car after college will change as time progresses.

Once again thank you.
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Old 05-28-2007, 11:49 AM   #35
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there's nothing wrong with an SUV if you have use for one. That little Benz unit handles like an E36 or similar same w/BMWs X5 - the Benz is a little better because of wheel stance (width & tire/wheel combo), but lacks perf of the X5 regardless of what they publish as rated HP. HP ratings are so mis-leading because it's irrelavant unless you compare the weight of the vehicle in the equation. IE: You could have a 500hp V12 but it's pretty lame if it's in a Peterbuilt.
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Old 05-28-2007, 01:01 PM   #36
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right, i gathered that he likes them. i just personally can't stand them as a daily driver. if you have a use for them, then that's fine. i'll let this topic rest. its a battle of opinions and i wasn't looking for a fight.
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Old 05-28-2007, 01:08 PM   #37
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there's nothing wrong with an SUV if you have use for one. That little Benz unit handles like an E36 or similar same w/BMWs X5 - the Benz is a little better because of wheel stance (width & tire/wheel combo), but lacks perf of the X5 regardless of what they publish as rated HP. HP ratings are so mis-leading because it's irrelavant unless you compare the weight of the vehicle in the equation. IE: You could have a 500hp V12 but it's pretty lame if it's in a Peterbuilt.
agreed. thats why i always talk about power to weight ratios. . .
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Old 05-28-2007, 01:57 PM   #38
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Tough Choice

My father has an '04 BMW M5, and my brother has a '00 M3, I drive a '00 Z3 2.3 , my dad also drives a '05 X5 4.4 and my mom an '01 525it.

After driving all of these cars, my favorite is the M5.

There is just nothing like driving something that looks like an average 5 series, but packs such a punch. The M3 is a blast to drive, but the 04 M5 looked better than the 00 M3.

As for the "bangle butt" on the E 60 M5, I think it's ugly as hell.

If I were in your place, I would either get an 05 M5 or an 00 or later M3.

The M3 is still an excellent car, it's just not quite as refined as the M5. Two door cars are easier to park and such, but rear passengers will not be happy in an M3.

Here's a pic of our collection of Ms :-)

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Rear passengers? pfft.
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:53 PM   #40
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okay, he is officially my favorite new member. EVER.

except i'd still rather have the M3 than an M5, but i guess without having driven them i wouldn't REALLY know. still, look at that collection! some people would kill to have a collection like that!
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Wow.....that is a pretty nice collection. Is that your house in the background? Dude, that's sweet. M3, M5, Z3, X5, 525......
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Old 05-28-2007, 10:34 PM   #42
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with the exception of the X5 and if you make the 525 my 325iX, that pretty much describes my dream collection. maybe with a Z4 thrown in for good measure.
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My father has an '04 BMW M5, and my brother has a '00 M3, I drive a '00 Z3 2.3 , my dad also drives a '05 X5 4.4 and my mom an '01 525it.

As for the "bangle butt" on the E 60 M5, I think it's ugly as hell.

If I were in your place, I would either get an 05 M5 or an 00 or later M3.

He can't have an 04 e39 M5. The last year was 2003.

e60 is from 2005 to present so you just recommended the e60 in which you previously stated was "ugly as hell". No hard feelings, I just find that humorous.
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lol, I didn't notice that. You're right, humorous.
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