E46 M3 or E39 M5 for around 10k?
08-10-2009, 07:09 PM
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m3 looks a better car to non car enthusiast where as an m5 just looks like a big bus. I cant rate my m3 highly enough but might sell it and not bother with a car for a while
08-10-2009, 07:14 PM
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id take the m5 anyday for a bigger better and faster executive family car. 400bhp in a family 4 door? itll probably be my next decent car.
neither will be cheap everyday runners.
neither will be cheap everyday runners.
08-10-2009, 07:15 PM
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I only travel 160 miles or so commuting, and that is 80 miles on a sunday night, 80 miles on thurs/fri when I come home, so not doing too many short trips...
I am VERY tempted by an M5, it has to be said...
I am VERY tempted by an M5, it has to be said...
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08-10-2009, 07:23 PM
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I know this sounds daft but round my way it seems like every dick head boy racer has moved away from the saxo and ''financed'' an m3 since they've came down in price...sorry to everyone who owns one but isnt 1 of these!
Sum1 I know had an m3 and loved it to bits, got to admit it sounded awsome, real raspy race car sound to it and it went like stink!
For me though it'd be the m5 all day long, can bet it'll be the best all rounder with its big boot,4doors and big lazy v8 with all that low down grunt.....and best of all, theres LOADS of m3's on the road, how many m5's do you see
Sum1 I know had an m3 and loved it to bits, got to admit it sounded awsome, real raspy race car sound to it and it went like stink!
For me though it'd be the m5 all day long, can bet it'll be the best all rounder with its big boot,4doors and big lazy v8 with all that low down grunt.....and best of all, theres LOADS of m3's on the road, how many m5's do you see
08-10-2009, 07:25 PM
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a quick look at some specs show the m5 to be 225kg heavier , half a second slower to 60 and over a second slower to 100.
id still take the m5 though.
id still take the m5 though.
08-10-2009, 07:31 PM
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go and drive both of them......both awesome cars in their own right.
m3 is too harsh for every day use in comparison to m5,very easy to potter around in the m5.
i drove my m5 to donnington-seating 4 in total comfort with tv on and cruise control.then proceeded to thrash the life out of it on track all day-surprising qute a few people.......then drove home at a lovey leisurely pace....... awesome car.
i sold my m5 and took an e46 m3 in the deal-and instantly wished i hadnt got rid of the m5.i would chose the m5,and im under 40(39!).
m3 is too harsh for every day use in comparison to m5,very easy to potter around in the m5.
i drove my m5 to donnington-seating 4 in total comfort with tv on and cruise control.then proceeded to thrash the life out of it on track all day-surprising qute a few people.......then drove home at a lovey leisurely pace....... awesome car.
i sold my m5 and took an e46 m3 in the deal-and instantly wished i hadnt got rid of the m5.i would chose the m5,and im under 40(39!).
I actually thought it was faster than the 3!!
08-10-2009, 08:48 PM
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They are about 500kg lighter in the real world than they are on paper to be fair mate!
You would never think it was nearly 2 tonne you were throwing about when you drive one.
That said, the same is true of the E46 which feels lighter than it is too.
SUCH good cars both of them, they both manage to outperform what you would expect.
You would never think it was nearly 2 tonne you were throwing about when you drive one.
That said, the same is true of the E46 which feels lighter than it is too.
SUCH good cars both of them, they both manage to outperform what you would expect.
08-10-2009, 09:16 PM
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drive them both. M3 if you like more pose and playful. M5 if you like comfort and cruise with the occasional play. My M5 is the single best thing I have owned. I considered selling all my Cosworth stuff and putting it towards an M3 too. Have the best of both 
*Edit* From what I have seen 10k will get a nicer M5 than it will a nice M3
*Edit* From what I have seen 10k will get a nicer M5 than it will a nice M3
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08-10-2009, 09:38 PM
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I been look or should i say day dreaming and to look at half decent one with spec and miles and not to early is 14k really.
I love the M5, but tbh i think i would go M3 as newer car and is better looking? Though tbh i have not driven either so cannot really comment.
I love the M5, but tbh i think i would go M3 as newer car and is better looking? Though tbh i have not driven either so cannot really comment.
08-10-2009, 09:41 PM
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dont know much about these but could be another option
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/52-reg-Mercede...d=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/52-reg-Mercede...d=p3286.c0.m14
08-10-2009, 09:44 PM
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08-10-2009, 09:51 PM
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Given the low number of miles you are going to be doing, what about this:
https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...wd-1988-a.html
Wont depreciate at all, and you have plenty of money spare to maintain it to the highest possible standard
https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...wd-1988-a.html
Wont depreciate at all, and you have plenty of money spare to maintain it to the highest possible standard
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08-10-2009, 09:56 PM
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Given the low number of miles you are going to be doing, what about this:
https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...wd-1988-a.html
Wont depreciate at all, and you have plenty of money spare to maintain it to the highest possible standard
https://passionford.com/forum/cars-f...wd-1988-a.html
Wont depreciate at all, and you have plenty of money spare to maintain it to the highest possible standard
08-10-2009, 10:22 PM
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