Ferrari Mailing List: Just another opinion

[Alan M. Tebby, D.C. (atebby]

While we are at it, I am looking at a 2005 SL65. Any idea on the current
pricing? I am seeing them in the 110's with about 6-11K on the clock. Any
opinions on the car?

Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Liu" <BigHeadDennis [at] earthlink.net>
To: "Alan M. Tebby, D.C." <atebby [at] earthlink.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] [NFC] 2003 BMW M5?


> 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
>
> ====================
>
> 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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