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  1. michaelCTSC

    michaelCTSC Formula Junior

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    #1 michaelCTSC, Aug 1, 2006
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  2. DodgeViper01

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    #2 DodgeViper01, Aug 1, 2006
    Didn't you have a Z06 just a few weeks ago?
     
  3. michaelCTSC

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    #3 michaelCTSC, Aug 1, 2006
    Indeed, and let me tell ya something....American cars are just ****. Very sad, I happened to like it but was a rattlebox and I just wasnt to impressed. My dad owned an Oldsmobile dealership up until a couple of years ago. No one is more dissappointed than me of the demise of the american auto industry. Im sure the new Z06 and Ford GT are different, but there is nothing like a foriegn car.
     
  4. Parikh1234

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    #4 Parikh1234, Aug 1, 2006
    sweet, that is still one of my all time favorite cars! Great choice.
     
  5. Greg G

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    #5 Greg G, Aug 1, 2006
    gorgeous car Michael... I bet if you changed out the burl to either brushed aluminum or carbon, it wldnt look so dated inside. Lotsa luck with it!

    If you dont remember who I am.. we met at your dealership with Bailey last year. I had the really old blue Supra.
     
  6. wassabihg

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    #6 wassabihg, Aug 1, 2006
    Congratulations!
    M5s are great!
     
  7. jhsalah

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    #7 jhsalah, Aug 1, 2006
    Congrats. Drive it in good health.

    J.
     
  8. Nsx Pilot

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    #8 Nsx Pilot, Aug 1, 2006
    Really old but well kept and one of the best examples of the car that I have seen.
     
  9. yourk

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    #9 yourk, Aug 2, 2006
    I wouldnt drive that everyday to and from work. Thats going to be a classic in 15 years. Keep the milage low and in great shape!!!
     
  10. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 WILLIAM H, Aug 2, 2006
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    I just got my 02 M5 a few weeks ago. Ive been strafing on ramps & off ramps since I got her :) She is highly addictive to drive. Feels like 85% of a 512TR w your friends along for the ride :)

    What year is yours ? Your Nav screen is different from mine

    I have the wood trim also, looks better than the titanium
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  11. michaelCTSC

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    #11 michaelCTSC, Aug 2, 2006
    Mines a 2000 with 18k miles, I feel guilty flogging on the miles but what are ya goin' do?
     
  12. DodgeViper01

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    #12 DodgeViper01, Aug 2, 2006
    Not bad. Those M5's look nice.
     
  13. sjmst

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    #13 sjmst, Aug 2, 2006
    Same here! What is it like to drive?
     
  14. WILLIAM H

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    #14 WILLIAM H, Aug 2, 2006
    its a real rocket, like I said its about 85% of a 512TR, it pulls HARD & corners & brakes like a sports car.

    Highly addictive :)
     
  15. michaelCTSC

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    #15 michaelCTSC, Aug 2, 2006
    Interesting question! Its different than my past DD, an 05 S4 6 speed. Feel about the same power wise, strange? Its very fast past 50 mph but 0-60 performance is ****ty due to a sloppy gearbox. Not tight along with long throws, makes it to tough to bang thru the 1-2 shift. Its power seems endless and makes 130 feel like 75. Very rock solid and stable even at high speeds. Ive read of the carbon build up issue on the M5 board and will be addressing that issue on saturday. Maybe im in for a treat.

    I do think the 85% testarossa comparison is funny. Ive never driven one but I do compare it often to my NSX and I can honestly say, the M5 does nothing better than my NSX other than fit 2 more people and guzzle petrol at a record pace.
     
  16. WILLIAM H

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    #16 WILLIAM H, Aug 3, 2006
    a short throw shifter kit would probably help there. I just ordered some polyurathane suspension bushings & rear sway bar brackets for mine as my buchings r worn & the brackets tend to fail on M5s when driven hard

    Have you been to http://www.m5board.com yet ?

    Great site w lots of info
     
  17. michaelCTSC

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    #17 michaelCTSC, Aug 3, 2006
    That M5 site is great. Im holding out for an AC Schnitzer Short shift kit used on Ebay or on the M5 board. That will hopefully help. Id like a set of springs too.
     
  18. davem

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    #18 davem, Aug 3, 2006
    William, i would have thought you have bigger digs than that house in the pic!?
     
  19. ghost

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    #19 ghost, Aug 3, 2006
    Congrats on the new ride.
     
  20. WILLIAM H

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    #20 WILLIAM H, Aug 3, 2006
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    That was the sellers house, This is the view from my shack in Meeami
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  21. michaelCTSC

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    #21 michaelCTSC, Aug 3, 2006
    William, what color is your M? Topaz Blue? I really wanted Red or White but they are impossible to find. For some reason M5 get driven and 99% of them have tons of miles, most over 50k. I wanted something under 20k miles and everyone selling crazy low mileage cars wanted stupid money.
     
  22. davem

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    #22 davem, Aug 3, 2006
    Awesome view. Thought the previous pic was your Lake Candlewood home....
     
  23. rpps

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    #23 rpps, Aug 3, 2006
    i believe that is le mans blue/ caramel
     
  24. 996TTurbo

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    #24 996TTurbo, Aug 3, 2006
    Awesome car, love's e39 M5's, so classy! Congrats :)
     
  25. DodgeViper01

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    #25 DodgeViper01, Aug 3, 2006
    Because they are mostly daily drivers. Not many people want a 4 door weekend car. LOL!
     
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