Have you decided on if you'll try an SMG or 6 speed e60?Thanks guys. Keep 'em coming.
I'm scheduled to look and and drive one of each this coming weekend. Looking forward to it! I also plan on driving a few of each for sure to feel the subtle differences.
I too love both styles. There's of course the appeal of the E60 because it's currently the latest, greatest M5 and I'm a power junkie...and I love high specific output, high revving engines :haha2:Personally i like the styling of the E60, but i also like the styling of the E39. I Guess theres not too many around like me as most seem to like one or the other. I love the top end power of the E60, but it lacks low end which is annoying, BUT the gear ratios perfectly compliment the powerband of the car. For me this is a bad thing as it encourages high speed runs. The E39 on the other hand has great low end, top end is pretty good too, and is 6spd manual. I enjoy taking off in 2nd gear or not having to downshift to go up hills/pass on the highway. IMO i like the E39 styling more than the E60.
For me it was an easy decision, also the fact it was more in my price range helped a lot too. Im happy with my purchase, the only thing id change if i had to would be to buy a MY01+.
Both great cars, cant go wrong with either. Although, if i were in your situation, id buy an E39 M5 and save up for F10 M5. Keep the E39 and F10. Should be interesting.
You *could* get three E39's for the price of one E60........So, gentlemen, which one for a 3rd time BMW buyer and a 1st time M buyer?
I must have one by 5/21/11 or I owe my business partner $10k. Lol.
Oh wow, small world! It sucks that my Beast is sleeping for the winter...I'm driving a winter beater until April-ish otherwise I'd take you for a spin.MFreakin5 - Northern VA huh? I'll be in Winchester, Chantilly and Manassas this weekend looking at M5's...