Autocar: E60 M5 review

nate · 09-21-2004, 10:54 PM

blee · 09-21-2004, 11:11 PM

I want one. I'm amazed that the testers wrung 19 mpg out of that thing -- I think the E39 M5 was rated at about 18mpg highway.

No stick, no sale, not quite, IMO. Even if you absolutely hate it -- and really, there's objectively no reason for any enthusiast to hate every aspect of this car -- you at least must admit that it's driving down E39 M5 prices.

Mathew · 09-21-2004, 11:27 PM

That interior looks awkardly silly.

JST · 09-21-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blee

I want one. I'm amazed that the testers wrung 19 mpg out of that thing -- I think the E39 M5 was rated at about 18mpg highway.

No stick, no sale, not quite, IMO. Even if you absolutely hate it -- and really, there's objectively no reason for any enthusiast to hate every aspect of this car -- you at least must admit that it's driving down E39 M5 prices.

Sure, but why would I buy an old BMW over a new Caddy?

rumatt · 09-21-2004, 11:45 PM

Butt ugly, SMG, but fast as shit... What to do...

TD · 09-21-2004, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

Butt ugly, SMG, but fast as shit... What to do...

If you have the benefit of not being rich, the decision is VERY easy.

Masskrug · 09-22-2004, 12:46 AM

Thanks for posting the article, Nate. It was a fun read.

Am I the only one who looks at these three cars and find them awkward and gangly looking both inside and out? The Mercedes probably least so; 90K can't buy good looks?

Jason C · 09-22-2004, 12:50 AM

Eh... how come I am "Not Authorised" to view Nate's gallery? Does he not like me?

:traurig2:

^^ OMG I got to use teh smilie! Couldn't have found a use for it otherwise.

FC · 09-22-2004, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

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Originally Posted by rumatt

Butt ugly, SMG, but fast as shit... What to do...

If you have the benefit of not being rich, the decision is VERY easy.

Exactly. I can't deal with the looks, muscular and aggressive as they may be.

killerdeck · 09-22-2004, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Masskrug

Thanks for posting the article, Nate. It was a fun read.

Am I the only one who looks at these three cars and find them awkward and gangly looking both inside and out? The Mercedes probably least so; 90K can't buy good looks?

Definately not! I feel all three are strange looking with the Merc preserving more of the "Mercedes look" from the past. But, then again, I will more than likely never own any of them due to price, so what do the car makers care?

09-21-2004, 10:54 PM	#1
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Masskrug Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stumptown, Oregon Posts: 674	Thanks for posting the article, Nate. It was a fun read. Am I the only one who looks at these three cars and find them awkward and gangly looking both inside and out? The Mercedes probably least so; 90K can't buy good looks? __________________ 2002 325i 5sp TiAg/Black - UUC sways-M3 Strut Bar-WSM-Rogue E.Brake-LeatherZ Alcantara ShiftBoot 2003 X5 3.0 5sp StahlGrau/Black- Stockers BMW Baby Racer Blue/Orange

09-21-2004, 11:11 PM	#2
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I want one. I'm amazed that the testers wrung 19 mpg out of that thing -- I think the E39 M5 was rated at about 18mpg highway. No stick, no sale, not quite, IMO. Even if you absolutely hate it -- and really, there's objectively no reason for any enthusiast to hate every aspect of this car -- you at least must admit that it's driving down E39 M5 prices.

09-21-2004, 11:27 PM	#3
Mathew Crotchety Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 1,237	That interior looks awkardly silly.

09-21-2004, 11:45 PM	#5
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Butt ugly, SMG, but fast as shit... What to do...

09-22-2004, 12:50 AM	#8
Jason C Carmudgeon Join Date: Jul 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: Invalid Carriage Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,932	Eh... how come I am "Not Authorised" to view Nate's gallery? Does he not like me? :traurig2: ^^ OMG I got to use teh smilie! Couldn't have found a use for it otherwise.