2001 M3 or 2000 M5? Which would you buy?

STR8OUT · 08-12-2005, 12:06 PM

M3

or
M5

I would update the headlights and taillights to LED of course. Both are surprisingly similar in price and milage in the used market. This is just for poops and giggles of course

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Vostok 7 · 08-12-2005, 12:07 PM

M5 > M3, but it's hard to resist Laguna Seca Blue *drool*

Vostok 7

beachbum · 08-12-2005, 12:08 PM

M5. Perfect comfort/performance sedan, IMO. It just does something for me the M3 never has.

Layman · 08-12-2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbum

M5. Perfect comfort/performance sedan, IMO. It just does something for me the M3 never has.

Exactly.

RaceCarRiot · 08-12-2005, 12:09 PM

M5.

it's a man's car.

Grap · 08-12-2005, 12:10 PM

Is this really a question?

M5 you dolt!

fuzzycuffs · 08-12-2005, 12:11 PM

M5. It's harder to be beaten by teh STi.

SenorFartman · 08-12-2005, 12:11 PM

I've always had a soft spot for E39 M5's. The new ones look like random pieces of scrap metal riveted together.

RaceCarRiot · 08-12-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8OUT

tickling match.

bar brawl.

fixed.

kfoote · 08-12-2005, 12:14 PM

E46 M3 is a slightly better handling car, better if you're going to be running the car on track, and has slightly better brakes.

E39 M5 is teh ultimate family sedan. If I could have any 5 and only 5 street cars, the M5 would be on my list, and the M3 wouldn't.

mattjk · 08-12-2005, 12:15 PM

m5 ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!

SkirtBoy · 08-12-2005, 12:15 PM

M5, no question.

TCENGEL · 08-12-2005, 12:16 PM

I personally hate the raspy exhaust note of the M3. The M5 is just so much more car for the money!

Janq · 08-12-2005, 12:17 PM

Drive both.
The answer is self evident and explains the poll results thus far.

E39 M5 > *

- Janq

quentinberg007 · 08-12-2005, 12:17 PM

M5, no question.

STR8OUT · 08-12-2005, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SenorFartman

I've always had a soft spot for E39 M5's. The new ones look like random pieces of scrap metal riveted together.

same here...i'm not a fan of the new looks, maybe it'll grow on me. But the blue M5 posted above gives me the tingles. Whenever i see one on the road I cant stop staring. That blue is my favorite color too.

There is a silver M5 that is asking $35899 with 45,000miles on it just 20 miles from me. I'm struggling to hold back. I'm getting a raise this month and it has my mind wondering where it shouldnt be.

Akirasoft · 08-12-2005, 12:19 PM

I'm in the minority here, which is odd. I prefer the m3 as the m5 is just too big for my tastes. I actually find it interesting that so many here prefer the m5 as a number of you, quentinberg007 has gone on to extol the virtues of lighter weight cars in a thread or two as of late.

alacrity024 · 08-12-2005, 12:20 PM

i've driven neither, so i really wouldn't know, but the M3 SEEMS like a lighter, more sporting car while the M5 seems like a heavier highway cruiser..

if that's true i think i'd take the 3..

Layman · 08-12-2005, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8OUT

There is a silver M5 that is asking $35899 with 45,000miles on it just 20 miles from me. I'm struggling to hold back

I'm getting a raise this month and it has my mind wondering where it shouldnt be.

That's not a bad price, but honestly, I don't think anybody under 30 should be driving an M5. It's a mature car for mature enthusiasts.

That said, given the option, I'd drive one all day long.

wyn525i · 08-12-2005, 12:21 PM

M5 in Lemans Blue for the ULTIMATE WIN!

Ordinary Vanity · 08-12-2005, 12:22 PM

M5 is obvious the winnar

5 beats 3, like rock beats sissors.

imprez25 · 08-12-2005, 12:22 PM

M5 all day everyday.

mattjk · 08-12-2005, 12:23 PM

how much are used e55 amg's going for? NOW THAT'S a CAR!

http://www.e55amg.homestead.com/index1.html

http://www.ekaz.net/video/cobravse55rematch.wmv

alacrity024 · 08-12-2005, 12:23 PM

i wanna change my vote to "Imported M5 Touringwagon"

norseone · 08-12-2005, 12:23 PM

Older M5 will most likley be out of warranty and they are not cheap to upkeep. But they are beasts and beautiful to look at.

I have an M3 and wouldnt mind an M5 at all. However maybe when I am a little older and need the 4 doors.

I voted for the M5.

View Poll Results: So which would you rather be seen in by the hottest girl in town?
M3 for t3h win	18	24.66%
M5 for teh win (plus 4 door)	54	73.97%
:coffeemug:	1	1.37%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

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beachbum NASIOC Supporter Member#: 457 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	M5. Perfect comfort/performance sedan, IMO. It just does something for me the M3 never has.

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RaceCarRiot Scooby Specialist Member#: 6542 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 1997 Ver IV silver	M5. it's a man's car.

08-12-2005, 12:10 PM	#6
Grap Scooby Specialist Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001	Is this really a question? M5 you dolt!

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SenorFartman Scooby Newbie Member#: 23003 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC	I've always had a soft spot for E39 M5's. The new ones look like random pieces of scrap metal riveted together.

08-12-2005, 12:14 PM	#10
kfoote Scooby Specialist Member#: 39180 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Trying to get :unamused: on TV Vehicle: 2004 WRB STi Slash Ten - FBHIC	E46 M3 is a slightly better handling car, better if you're going to be running the car on track, and has slightly better brakes. E39 M5 is teh ultimate family sedan. If I could have any 5 and only 5 street cars, the M5 would be on my list, and the M3 wouldn't.

08-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#11
mattjk * Banned * Member#: 16615 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Huntington Beach Vehicle: I ♥ my TE51 2009 Nissan 370z	m5 ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!

08-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#12
SkirtBoy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11056 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Sugar Land, TX Vehicle: 2009 MB CLK 350 CPO Black on Tan	M5, no question.

08-12-2005, 12:16 PM	#13
TCENGEL Scooby Specialist Member#: 8302 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Arlington Heights, IL Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB Sold! 2006 Scion TC-T	I personally hate the raspy exhaust note of the M3. The M5 is just so much more car for the money!

08-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#14
Janq Scooby Specialist Member#: 33246 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Where ever I lay my hat is my Vehicle: 1993 Legacy L+ AWD Phoenician blue met./blue	Drive both. The answer is self evident and explains the poll results thus far. E39 M5 > * - Janq

08-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#15
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001	M5, no question.

08-12-2005, 12:19 PM	#17
Akirasoft Scooby Guru Member#: 2973 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wonder Lake, IL Vehicle: 2011 GT500 SVTPP Black	I'm in the minority here, which is odd. I prefer the m3 as the m5 is just too big for my tastes. I actually find it interesting that so many here prefer the m5 as a number of you, quentinberg007 has gone on to extol the virtues of lighter weight cars in a thread or two as of late.

08-12-2005, 12:20 PM	#18
alacrity024 Review Crew Member#: 49476 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Out of the car, long-hair!!	i've driven neither, so i really wouldn't know, but the M3 SEEMS like a lighter, more sporting car while the M5 seems like a heavier highway cruiser.. if that's true i think i'd take the 3..

08-12-2005, 12:21 PM	#20
wyn525i Scooby Newbie Member#: 27986 Join Date: Oct 2002	M5 in Lemans Blue for the ULTIMATE WIN!

08-12-2005, 12:22 PM	#21
Ordinary Vanity Scooby Newbie Member#: 48501 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Vehicle: 2004 WRX Whyte 2001 Lexus IS300	M5 is obvious the winnar 5 beats 3, like rock beats sissors.

08-12-2005, 12:22 PM	#22
imprez25 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12479 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Central Illinois Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee	M5 all day everyday.

08-12-2005, 12:23 PM	#23
mattjk * Banned * Member#: 16615 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Huntington Beach Vehicle: I ♥ my TE51 2009 Nissan 370z	how much are used e55 amg's going for? NOW THAT'S a CAR! http://www.e55amg.homestead.com/index1.html http://www.ekaz.net/video/cobravse55rematch.wmv

08-12-2005, 12:23 PM	#25
norseone Scooby Specialist Member#: 16350 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Annapolis MD Vehicle: B7 S4 Avant	Older M5 will most likley be out of warranty and they are not cheap to upkeep. But they are beasts and beautiful to look at. I have an M3 and wouldnt mind an M5 at all. However maybe when I am a little older and need the 4 doors. I voted for the M5.