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Old 06-06-2016, 03:11 PM   #21
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Good call on the 7 series. It's really amazing how cheap the used ones are relative to their price when new.
This isn't bad. A bit higher than the target price, but gets you 7 series room and lots of luxe. Might look at the 550 engine versions, too.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26721330&Log=0

Does it need to be a stick? Or is the only auto you would consider DCT?
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:12 PM   #22
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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...07064265&Log=0

edit: Or better yet:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...07064265&Log=0
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:17 PM   #23
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I love how most of us are completely ignoring his $15-20k budget.

But that budget together with "very rich investors" doesn't make any sense to me.
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:25 PM   #24
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Right.

It's a shame you can't get a newer 5 series. Best I can tell, 2010 is the last model available with a manual in AWD.

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Old 06-06-2016, 03:44 PM   #25
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There is no manual, AWD F10 5-series. The E60 is not an option. At all. Or ever.
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:49 PM   #26
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This isn't bad. A bit higher than the target price, but gets you 7 series room and lots of luxe. Might look at the 550 engine versions, too.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26721330&Log=0

Does it need to be a stick? Or is the only auto you would consider DCT?
I can not deal with parking more than one vehicle that is longer than 15 feet. Keeping in mind that a) I have to live with it, and b) I will always be mostly driving it into DC and street parking for meetings/tours.

So, again, let me be very clear here: If it is bigger than a 3-series, it's not an option. It doesn't even matter if it's faster, better, more fun, and half the price.

Edit: Also, having looked at the actual vehicle, if I wanted to spend that much money, I'd be shopping F30s.
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Old 06-06-2016, 03:56 PM   #27
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Then you'll want the e90 with the improved AWD suspension. I think Equ and Sarafil (and probably you) know the MY for that. Mine is RWD.
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Then you'll want the e90 with the improved AWD suspension. I think Equ and Sarafil (and probably you) know the MY for that. Mine is RWD.
I'd guess that it coincides with the LCI. Which is fine, since I can't stand the front end (hood) of the pre-LCI E90.

Edit: And I'd prefer an N55.
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Old 06-06-2016, 04:11 PM   #29
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I'd guess that it coincides with the LCI. Which is fine, since I can't stand the front end (hood) of the pre-LCI E90.

Edit: And I'd prefer an N55.
Agreed about the vastly improved looks of the LCI. I hate the chrome milk mustache.
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Old 06-06-2016, 04:12 PM   #30
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Even the updated suspension crashes like the Hindenburg (except with more violence) over potholes and large road imperfections. Its the reason I only had my 335 for a few months. Everytime I caught a pothole I thought I destroyed the car. I was also going to say in my experience, the N55 is way more robust than the N54.

the E60 has a much better back seat and more comfortable ride. Looks be damned.
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