E60 M5 vs E39 M5

woodside · 17-06-2009, 08:01 PM

has anyone driven both and got views either way.

I am currently looking for an E39 - but wondering whether to keep my saab and
wait for a year and save for an E60 next spring.

I prefer the exterior look of the E60 - not sure about i-drive - but not the biggest fan of the interiors.

I am going to test drive an E60 in a couple of weeks so will have a better idea.

thanks David

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bud-weis · 17-06-2009, 08:11 PM

I have an E39, i would LOVE an E60

Alan_D · 17-06-2009, 08:18 PM

They are leagues apart. And the E39 is great...

GARETH T · 17-06-2009, 08:30 PM

i-drive is a piece of piss to navigate!

i LOVE e60's

woodside · 17-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Hello Martin - still got that old thing LOL !!

I am still actively looking for an E39 but like yourself I change my cars regularly and can't help feeling I will want an E60 for the extra power.

the E39 would be a third car toy - the E60 would have to be a daily driver.

Alan - do you think the E39 is superior ?

Gareth - I like buttons - not knobs

LOL

AlexF · 17-06-2009, 08:39 PM

totally diffferent cars....

E60s running costs are MAD though - E39s are expensive, the engine for a E60 is 28k!!!

bud-weis · 17-06-2009, 08:54 PM

I can only imagine that the E60 is a huge improvement over the E39, it certainly seems it on paper, and the E39 is a pretty special car....even cars way over 100k miles still feel tight, sharp and prestigious!

I would love an E60, i'd swap the E39 for a 535 let alone an M5!

Asturias · 17-06-2009, 09:16 PM

I could also move to the E60 but when you talk to people that made the move they are dissapointed with the newer car and miss the torque of the V8,It is a different experience rather than a better one.

Have a read of the M car article in EVO mag,they much prefered the E39!

woodside · 17-06-2009, 09:51 PM

I am thinking I should get an E39, run it a while and then get an extended test drive on the E60 so I can compare and stick or twist.

rs-tuner · 17-06-2009, 09:57 PM

deffo e60 5.0 v10 500 bhp i need that in my life

Asturias · 17-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodside

I am thinking I should get an E39, run it a while and then get an extended test drive on the E60 so I can compare and stick or twist.

Good idea,just buy 2001 onwards.

They are both awesome you cant go wrong.

Alan_D · 17-06-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodside

Hello Martin - still got that old thing LOL !!

I am still actively looking for an E39 but like yourself I change my cars regularly and can't help feeling I will want an E60 for the extra power.

the E39 would be a third car toy - the E60 would have to be a daily driver.

Alan - do you think the E39 is superior ?

Gareth - I like buttons - not knobs

LOL

No, I was just emphasising how good the E60 is!

woodside · 18-06-2009, 11:24 AM

I really can't get the E60 out of my head - I think it looks so good, but alas I cannot afford one yet without a loan which I never do for cars (old age - if I can't afford it I dont buy it)

so an E39 it will be for now.

thank David

Turner RS · 18-06-2009, 11:46 AM

The E60 looks too big to me, not a fan tbh but obviously an awesome bit of engineering.

danneth · 18-06-2009, 11:46 AM

dont know about the m5 but i just lent my mates 535d for a few days, didn't know i could fall in love with a car...

TT300 · 05-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Are the diesels really that good?

AlexF · 05-11-2009, 10:15 PM

try one....

Then get it remapped

Alan_D · 05-11-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexF

try one....

Then get it remapped

Then blow away most other cars on the road once rolling.

mk3stevie · 05-11-2009, 10:23 PM

Driven both, E39 is a grat car, E60 is awesome, absolutely awesome. When part with the Z4M it will be an E60 M5 or E92 M3 next

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GARETH T Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: barry-south wales Posts: 30,675 Rep Power: 39	i-drive is a piece of piss to navigate! i LOVE e60's __________________

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AlexF 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newbury Posts: 13,127 Rep Power: 22	totally diffferent cars.... E60s running costs are MAD though - E39s are expensive, the engine for a E60 is 28k!!! __________________ "Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles." . . . 928 S4 Owner's Manual 1987

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bud-weis Football Cwazy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Posts: 9,566 Rep Power: 17	I can only imagine that the E60 is a huge improvement over the E39, it certainly seems it on paper, and the E39 is a pretty special car....even cars way over 100k miles still feel tight, sharp and prestigious! I would love an E60, i'd swap the E39 for a 535 let alone an M5! __________________ Martin ^^^Invisible Pic of BMW M5^^^^^^^^^ *EVO GONE!! M5 POWER ALL THE WAYYYYYY!* *Chipipedia - Knows EVERYTHING.*

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Asturias Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 5	I could also move to the E60 but when you talk to people that made the move they are dissapointed with the newer car and miss the torque of the V8,It is a different experience rather than a better one. Have a read of the M car article in EVO mag,they much prefered the E39! __________________ E39 M5 & 4x4 Cossie The 400BHP twins!

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woodside Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 251 Rep Power: 9	Hello Martin - still got that old thing LOL !! I am still actively looking for an E39 but like yourself I change my cars regularly and can't help feeling I will want an E60 for the extra power. the E39 would be a third car toy - the E60 would have to be a daily driver. Alan - do you think the E39 is superior ? Gareth - I like buttons - not knobs LOL

17-06-2009, 09:51 PM	#9
woodside Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 251 Rep Power: 9	I am thinking I should get an E39, run it a while and then get an extended test drive on the E60 so I can compare and stick or twist.

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rs-tuner Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2,080 Rep Power: 9	deffo e60 5.0 v10 500 bhp i need that in my life

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woodside Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 251 Rep Power: 9	I really can't get the E60 out of my head - I think it looks so good, but alas I cannot afford one yet without a loan which I never do for cars (old age - if I can't afford it I dont buy it) so an E39 it will be for now. thank David

18-06-2009, 11:46 AM	#14
Turner RS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: south Posts: 211 Rep Power: 3	The E60 looks too big to me, not a fan tbh but obviously an awesome bit of engineering.

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danneth TORQUE! 2007 Mazda 3 mps Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,435 Rep Power: 16	dont know about the m5 but i just lent my mates 535d for a few days, didn't know i could fall in love with a car...

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TT300 400 N/A BHP Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ash, Hampshire Posts: 456 Rep Power: 4	Are the diesels really that good?

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AlexF 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newbury Posts: 13,127 Rep Power: 22	try one.... Then get it remapped __________________ "Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles." . . . 928 S4 Owner's Manual 1987

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mk3stevie Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: At work probably Posts: 563 Rep Power: 4	Driven both, E39 is a grat car, E60 is awesome, absolutely awesome. When part with the Z4M it will be an E60 M5 or E92 M3 next

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