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      01-07-2010, 09:53 PM   #23
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A friend of mine got one and after a few drives I had to get one

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Did you make a spur-of-the-moment decision?

I feel that way if I do that. Then after a while, I get used to it, and then I feel fine. Unless I realized I made the wrong decision, lol.

But seriously, I have a feeling you'll love the M. It's a M.
So I looked around for about a month. There are not that many to choose from, they only made 20,000 total worldwide from 2005 to 2010.
Honestly, it's not the perfect car. Our 6-speed auto is far superior to the SMG and the low-end torque of the N54 is also better than the V10s BUT once you open that engine past 5500 rpm it roars to life. The steering in the 335 is also heavier which I prefer but I have not decided which of the two cars have the better steering.
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      01-07-2010, 11:04 PM   #24
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So I looked around for about a month. There are not that many to choose from, they only made 20,000 total worldwide from 2005 to 2010.
Honestly, it's not the perfect car. Our 6-speed auto is far superior to the SMG and the low-end torque of the N54 is also better than the V10s BUT once you open that engine past 5500 rpm it roars to life. The steering in the 335 is also heavier which I prefer but I have not decided which of the two cars have the better steering.
When I use EDC sport, my steering gets stiffer. Maybe I'm just imagining
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      01-07-2010, 11:16 PM   #25
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335i to an M5 Now that's a serious upgrade!

Congrats OP!
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      01-07-2010, 11:21 PM   #26
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how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha
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      01-07-2010, 11:35 PM   #27
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how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha
The 6MT has had its fair share of problems as well. Overheats. Not surprising as it is an E39 carryover. SMG, sadly or happily, is best suited for the engine
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      01-08-2010, 12:00 AM   #28
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Id do the same in a heart beat. M5 = win.

Evosport exhaust asap
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      01-08-2010, 02:05 AM   #29
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Nice, congrats man. Can't wait to see it.
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      01-14-2010, 02:52 PM   #30
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      01-14-2010, 03:38 PM   #31
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The Stiff steering in your 335 is because of the AWD.
The M5 is a beast...congrats. I sold one with 9k miles about 7-8 months ago...boy am I upset with that decision.
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      01-14-2010, 03:52 PM   #32
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The M5 is a wicked car and if could of I would of bought one. They sound insane with exhaust.
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      01-16-2010, 04:18 PM   #33
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      01-16-2010, 06:04 PM   #34
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nice upgrade indeed. I test drove a nice used SMG about two weeks and was in heaven. Enjoy!
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      01-17-2010, 09:01 AM   #35
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I am used to the paddle shifting in my 335

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how about an e60 m5 6mt? i seen some at the auction but didnt drive it. cost too much for me. and gas will be a pain. im only 20 haha
Can't see myself going back to a car without paddles.
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      01-17-2010, 11:14 AM   #36
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So how is it? Hows the S85 Vs N54?
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      01-18-2010, 12:18 PM   #37
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So how is it? Hows the S85 Vs N54?
N54 = immediate torque, subdued sound, smooth all the way, surprising good mpg for the power
S85 = amazing sound, huge power past 5500 RPM, horrible mpg (11.8 right now)

Both engines are impressive. No matter how much I think the M5 is sweet I will always have a fondness for the 335i. The 335i is the better daily driver especially if it's chipped (i only has an SSTT in it and only for a few months at a time).
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      01-18-2010, 03:01 PM   #38
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N54 has an awful throttle lag that you simply won't find on the NA ///M V10
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      01-18-2010, 04:04 PM   #39
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E39 M5?
Either case he traded WAY up.
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nice upgrade
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      01-18-2010, 09:57 PM   #41
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      01-18-2010, 10:39 PM   #42
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Congrats. Every time I take my buddy's, I fall in love with the S85. That sound revving high is so awesome. Then I fill it up....$!
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      01-18-2010, 11:38 PM   #43
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You have a monster on your hands.
Just the status alone that comes with the M5 is worth it. Enjoy!
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