Ferrari Mailing List: Re: [NFC] 2003 BMW M5?

[Dennis Liu (BigHeadDennis]

Brian Buxton wrote:

>The M5 is a great car ... I am more of a Mercedes-Benz person and
personally would opt for an 03 E55 AMG with 469 hp. & 516 ft.-lb. torque for
about the same money.  But an M5 is a great way to haul 4 people around in
comfort, safety and speed!  I think the price seems a bit high for the
mileage, although the warranty is a plus that cannot easily be duplicated in
the aftermarket ... but for just a few dollars more I can 
get you about 38K LESS miles!   http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com/10.php

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Ah, BMW v MB.  Another classic battle.  My $0.02 - the AMGs are for girls
(and no, I don't mean females, I mean __GIRLS__).  Awesome concept, forever
hobbled by that slushbox automatic transmission.  I think the most beautiful
German sedan available now is the CLS, and I'd LOVE to have a CLS55, but
ain't no way - not if I can only get an automatic.

Now, don't get me wrong, I have nothing against automatics per se.  It's
just that if I'm buying a sports car, or even a big sedan that's ostensibly
sporty in nature, then I want a damn manual transmission.  I love my 740iL
with the auto, and I'm thinking about buying another one (or even a 750).
But I'm not going to get the "M" version with an automatic.  I don't even
like the SMG versions.  Heck, that's why the current M5 has been on my sh*t
list, because the BMW SMG tranny bites it, big time.  And why I've been
waiting and waiting and waiting for my 430, with a manual 6-speed (who knows
if I'll EVER get one).

Bottom line, the AMG is just plain ridiculous.  What's the point of all that
power and stiff suspension if you can't enjoy driving the dang thing because
of the slushbox?  Might as well get the E500/E550 (or CLS550) and save $15k.
You'll still have every bit as much fun.

AMG, Brian?  You wuss.  :-P

Vty,

--Dennis



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