E39 M5: The best sports sedan ever made?
Jan 8, 2010 | 03:39 AM
#13
Teamspeed's Mr. Spock
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,947
From: Los Angeles
And let's not even talk about how many BMW mechanics (dealer and independent) have warned me to never own one without some sort of warranty.
Jan 8, 2010 | 05:12 AM
#14
Teamspeed Pro
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Posts: 6,926
From: Houston, TX
What do you think my answer is? Classiest f%$kin car I've ever owned (though I've only owned four cars). In all seriousness, I've been meaning to post the results of my recent e39 M5 service for those interested in picking one up. I'll get that done this weekend 
Jan 8, 2010 | 06:17 AM
#17
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Posts: 2,406
From: Bahrain
Joxy, we don't get 6sp here, otherwise I would have to agree with you... but until that happens.. the E39 was the only BMW I have ever driven that made sense to me!
Jan 8, 2010 | 06:34 AM
#18
Teamspeed's Official Brain Surgeon
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 887
From: WV
I haven't driven the E60, but the power curve is interesting compared to the e39. The E39 has about the same torque, but it comes lower down. The e60 is a faster car, but you have to rev it more to get the speed. In my opinion the lower oomph is more befitting to the luxury sport sedan feel.
