M5 or X5 + e92 M3

hkwallace328 · 12-24-2006, 10:19 PM

i am suppose to pick up my X5 soon, my orginally plan was to pick up the x5 then pick up a M3 in 2008, but my dealer just offered me a deal on a 2007 M5 , i am wondering which option will u guys pick?

dmboone25 · 12-24-2006, 11:05 PM

X5 + M3 = best of both worlds.....

M5 by itself.....lots of fun in the summer, not nearly as much in the winter.

Go for the combo!

findtom · 12-24-2006, 11:06 PM

I love the M5, but...

The new X5 is hot as hell, and the M3 is going to be nutty fast... plus you'll have 2 cars instead of 1, including one with loads of space and AWD.

If I had unlimited funds I would have an M5 and an X5.... but the M3/X5 is probably the next best thing.

SaskE90 · 12-24-2006, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

X5 + M3 = best of both worlds.....

+1

markis64 · 12-25-2006, 12:37 AM

go with the v10 power ull never have a frown on ur face, go buy a subie for the winter months and you wont have to worry about snow

just4kickz · 12-25-2006, 12:43 AM

well i dont know about x5 and e92 m3... i think the m3 would be a great weekend getaway car... not sure about the x5 for daily driving though... would prefer something with better mileage.

--voted x5 and e92 m3 tho

kevE90 · 12-25-2006, 03:33 AM

hehehe. I never vote in the polls on this site but I couldn't resist

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My girlfriend and I always talk about which cars we'd take over the other. Sometimes realistic sometimes fantasy. We both are in love with M5 but would take X5 + M3. We're not talking an X5 + e92 335i, although I would still take that over the M5. We're talking about X5 + e92 "M3". Practical side of course plays a role in my decision. But I also think it would keep things a bit more interesting too. Especially since you will not be picking up both at the same time (M3 later down the road). Having the X5 doesn't mean it has to be the daily driver. It just means you can choose when/where you want to drive the M.

I think Santa skipped my house this year. It's 4:50 am. Merry Xmas. I'm going to dream of X5 + M3 now. g'nite ('mornin).

kevE90 · 12-25-2006, 03:42 AM

hkwallace,
Don't get suckered in by dealer. Remind yourself why you originally chose what you wanted. Then you make best decision for yourself in the end.

astra · 12-25-2006, 04:02 AM

combo

0700700 · 12-25-2006, 04:05 AM

combo deal mate

John 070 · 12-25-2006, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

I love the M5, but...

The new X5 is hot as hell, and the M3 is going to be nutty fast... plus you'll have 2 cars instead of 1, including one with loads of space and AWD.

If I had unlimited funds I would have an M5 and an X5.... but the M3/X5 is probably the next best thing.

Of course one has unlimited funds if getting an M5 and an X5 at the same time. Even the avg. bonus on Wall St., which is 136,500 this Dec., doesn't cover both those cars. What I do find odd is turning to a forum like this to ask if one should pull the trigger on a 87k car. That's odd.

John 070 · 12-25-2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kevE90zsp

hehehe. I never vote in the polls on this site but I couldn't resist

.

My girlfriend and I always talk about which cars we'd take over the other. Sometimes realistic sometimes fantasy. We both are in love with M5 but would take X5 + M3. We're not talking an X5 + e92 335i, although I would still take that over the M5. We're talking about X5 + e92 "M3". Practical side of course plays a role in my decision. But I also think it would keep things a bit more interesting too. Especially since you will not be picking up both at the same time (M3 later down the road). Having the X5 doesn't mean it has to be the daily driver. It just means you can choose when/where you want to drive the M.

I think Santa skipped my house this year. It's 4:50 am. Merry Xmas. I'm going to dream of X5 + M3 now. g'nite ('mornin).

My g/f jokes about getting an X3 and doing the PCD in SC. I tell her that's a nice fantasy (imagine fantasizing about an X3), but we don't need that lifestyle (have to have multiple expensive cars in the garage). Rather than spend that money on the X3, I'd rather have the money to pay the property tax for 2 yrs. instead, and slum it with a Honda or Toyota car-based SUV.

Ninjaneer · 12-25-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

Even the avg. bonus on Wall St., which is 136,500 this Dec.

All of a sudden I feel like I'm in the wrong field :P

Herc · 12-25-2006, 09:54 AM

Voted for the combo, can I get fries with that?

Look like the M3 will be offered in a saloon, and I have to assume that 400hp will be enough (that was an M5 too, not too long ago)

Unless you want the 5er badge....

H

hemi to e90 · 12-25-2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

All of a sudden I feel like I'm in the wrong field :P

sell kitchen cabinets for a living, just as much stress and even less of a bonus.... anyway

X5 4.8 + 335i, w/ diff, xede, PSS9s, exhaust, rims, sways FTW!!!!!!! thats my dream.

gonna have to settle for 335i (coming soon) and 750i

BMW320i · 12-25-2006, 12:02 PM

X5 + M3, u wont regret it...

ska///235i · 12-25-2006, 12:09 PM

1 car vs 2 cars.....doesnt make since

Fester · 12-25-2006, 12:18 PM

are you kidding me???I'd go for 2nd option in a heart beat --

DowntownBMW · 12-25-2006, 12:40 PM

whatever!

dmboone25 · 12-25-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

All of a sudden I feel like I'm in the wrong field :P

LOL--no shit!

SP330 · 12-25-2006, 06:02 PM

The E70 is the best redesign BMW has done in recent years putting the Z4 at second.

Get the 3.0 sport and 335.

Joop! · 12-25-2006, 06:08 PM

E70 X5 4.8iS and E92 M3: jummy!!!

Still an E70 X5 3.0d and E92 335i will do the job

View Poll Results: pick a option
M5	26	20.63%
X5 + E92 M3	100	79.37%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

12-24-2006, 10:19 PM	#1
hkwallace328 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 252 Posts Drives: E92 M3, X5 4.8I Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver B.C. iTrader: (0)	M5 or X5 + e92 M3 i am suppose to pick up my X5 soon, my orginally plan was to pick up the x5 then pick up a M3 in 2008, but my dealer just offered me a deal on a 2007 M5 , i am wondering which option will u guys pick?
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findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	I love the M5, but... The new X5 is hot as hell, and the M3 is going to be nutty fast... plus you'll have 2 cars instead of 1, including one with loads of space and AWD. If I had unlimited funds I would have an M5 and an X5.... but the M3/X5 is probably the next best thing. __________________ http://www.eyesonwalls.com 1991 Suzuki Sidekick -> 1996 Nissan Altima -> 1997 Volvo S70 -> 2006 BMW 325i -> 2005 BMW 545i -> 2008 Mercedes ML550 -> 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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12-25-2006, 03:33 AM	#7
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	hehehe. I never vote in the polls on this site but I couldn't resist . My girlfriend and I always talk about which cars we'd take over the other. Sometimes realistic sometimes fantasy. We both are in love with M5 but would take X5 + M3. We're not talking an X5 + e92 335i, although I would still take that over the M5. We're talking about X5 + e92 "M3". Practical side of course plays a role in my decision. But I also think it would keep things a bit more interesting too. Especially since you will not be picking up both at the same time (M3 later down the road). Having the X5 doesn't mean it has to be the daily driver. It just means you can choose when/where you want to drive the M. I think Santa skipped my house this year. It's 4:50 am. Merry Xmas. I'm going to dream of X5 + M3 now. g'nite ('mornin).
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	hkwallace, Don't get suckered in by dealer. Remind yourself why you originally chose what you wanted. Then you make best decision for yourself in the end.
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12-25-2006, 04:02 AM	#9
astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	combo __________________
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12-25-2006, 04:05 AM	#10
0700700 Major 81 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 745li / cls 55 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: BG iTrader: (0)	combo deal mate __________________ 2007 CLS55 AMG / 2003 BMW 745Li
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12-25-2006, 09:54 AM	#14
Herc First Bimmer! 0 Rep 79 Posts Drives: '07 TiAg 328i e90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Voted for the combo, can I get fries with that? Look like the M3 will be offered in a saloon, and I have to assume that 400hp will be enough (that was an M5 too, not too long ago) Unless you want the 5er badge.... H __________________ 2007 TiAg 328i e90 Step \| Sport \| Premium \| Black Leatherette \| Brushed Aluminum Trim \| Comfort Access \| Adaptive Bi-Xenons \| Chrome Kidneys \| 30% Tint \| OEM Alarm Summers: Stock 161 runflat setup; Winters: M5 reps on Dunlop Wintersport M3 DSST
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Fester Major 27 Rep 1,129 Posts Drives: '13 Porsche 911 (991) 4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	are you kidding me???I'd go for 2nd option in a heart beat -- __________________ 2013 911 4S ...GT Silver/Espresso custom build w/ lots of options and all alphabets soup! 2007 335i Coupe ...TiAg/Grey custom build...Sold!
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DowntownBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	whatever!
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SP330 Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The E70 is the best redesign BMW has done in recent years putting the Z4 at second. Get the 3.0 sport and 335.
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