| Author | Message | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 609 Registered: 8-2001 |
Ming, the car runs in the same range as the M5- around 70k. | ||
| Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member Username: Onlinesys Post Number: 212 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi William, If you could live with the auto/F1 style gearbox and would like to have a new sedan for everyday use within sim months. GO FOR THE E55. It is faster than the SL55 bought by my friend last week and Yes, it is somehow faster than a 550/575 to 100mph. I am not sure how much it is asking in USA but US$140k in HK is definitely the fastest sedan you could get at the moment. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Junior Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 93 Registered: 2-2003 |
E55 is more comfortable front and rear.. different powerband and pulls more steadily IMO, though its not as exactly sporty as the M5 when pushed hard, again IMO. All depends on what you want, both great cars. And also depends on when your looking to buy and are you willing to wait.. Sunny | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 623 Registered: 10-2001 |
One is auto box only the other is manual only ..its a pretty clear choice. | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 182 Registered: 8-2001 |
Matt, The standard 5 series release is soon but the M5 is typically at least another year later. Here's the spy photos of the E60. http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e60/forum.php?postid=1830416&page=1 | ||
| John (Modenaf1fan)
Junior Member Username: Modenaf1fan Post Number: 171 Registered: 11-2002 |
def go for the new E55, then new designs of the bmw's comin up are eeeeeewww  | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 607 Registered: 8-2001 |
Will, the Mercedes only comes in automatic! Not sure about how 'bangalized' the styling is of the new BMW, but I am 99% sure its a 500hp v10- fast as hell, and a great car. I'd almost consider getting a Audi RS6 if I was you. 450hp TT engine, 0-60 in 4.5 and AWD- great for the winter. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 561 Registered: 12-2001 |
E55! the new M5 will be "Bangled". | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2576 Registered: 8-2002 |
William, I agree with the Z4 but the more I see it in person, the more I like it. Not enough to buy one but I don't cry like when I see the 735i | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 296 Registered: 12-2001 |
I have a 99 E55 and while it is a different beast from the new E55, I love Mercedes. I chose a used 99 E55 over a new BMW 540i Sport. Rumor is that the new M5 looks terrible. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2057 Registered: 2-2001 |
I'm scared to see what BMW's new nitwit designer is going to do with the M5. The new Z4 is hideous | ||
| Dave Goldman (Dave328)
Junior Member Username: Dave328 Post Number: 92 Registered: 11-2002 |
Myself, I prefer BMW. I picked a 530i Sport over the E320 Sport. I have always considered the MB to be a sporty luxury sedan and the BMW to be a luxurious sport sedan with a huge emphasis on SPORT! Even the AMG's I drove felt huge and soft compared to the 5 series. Dave | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2573 Registered: 8-2002 |
Noel, The local dealer and C & D said fall for the release. Did they push back the date? | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 181 Registered: 8-2001 |
...and the new M5 will have a detuned Formula-1 V-10. It will probably another 2 years for us to see the new M5. No question the new E55 is better cruiser than the M5. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2572 Registered: 8-2002 |
BMW - but they are changing the design to match the 7 series soon. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2056 Registered: 2-2001 |
Looking for a new sedan, want to take delivery around July. MB has this awesome new car, it was in the last C&D, looks like a supercharged V8 with 460hp and 512 ft / # of torque!!!! CD says it will beat a Ferrari 575 to 100 mph Then of course the M5 is no slouch either. opinions ? |