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Re: F10 535i or (PI)E60M5?
Thanks for all your responses. The exact dilemma is really, the magic of M versus the dated look. If the F10 is coming out next month, then the E60 will very soon be "an outdated model". The 535i will then just be a sedan, people carrier, convenience car, but with enough poke to drive brisk. But even when modded, will not feel magical. But the M5 is a truly special car.
Problem with C3P0's idea of going with my heart, is that I dont feel for the M5 either. (my heart goes out to a 5yo F430 going at about 400+, a bit over budget). The F575M is very very expensive to maintain, and will be very difficult to let go, unless I intend to drive till the 10th year. Luckily in my opinion an F430 does not look very much dated even when the 458's out. (look fresh for at least for a few more years hopefully, and not as dear as a 575)
I'm still completely undecided between the M5 and the 535i. Perhaps for the money, I should ship in my own 550i. But homologation will be a headache.
hmmm... or i might just really go ahead and get a used lancer, then wait for the F430 price to come down...
Thanks for all your responses. The exact dilemma is really, the magic of M versus the dated look. If the F10 is coming out next month, then the E60 will very soon be "an outdated model". The 535i will then just be a sedan, people carrier, convenience car, but with enough poke to drive brisk. But even when modded, will not feel magical. But the M5 is a truly special car.
Problem with C3P0's idea of going with my heart, is that I dont feel for the M5 either. (my heart goes out to a 5yo F430 going at about 400+, a bit over budget). The F575M is very very expensive to maintain, and will be very difficult to let go, unless I intend to drive till the 10th year. Luckily in my opinion an F430 does not look very much dated even when the 458's out. (look fresh for at least for a few more years hopefully, and not as dear as a 575)
I'm still completely undecided between the M5 and the 535i. Perhaps for the money, I should ship in my own 550i. But homologation will be a headache.
hmmm... or i might just really go ahead and get a used lancer, then wait for the F430 price to come down...