They really are different cars. (archive)

Got the call..our e46M3 will be hear in the next 60 days..we are #1 at our dealer. I need to decide if I should pay (around)55K for a new M3 or buy a slightly used M5 for 60k. I have been lurking on this board for months and have seen asking prices droping fast...would it be realistic to see M5 prices at or around that 60K # come April. Honestly, I would rather have a M5. Drove a friends, couldnt believe how friggen fast it was. BTW, He traded his to the local dealer in the high 60s and they sold it for 70..this was 3 months ago and it wasnt a real nice car. I need you opinions..Oh yeah, the M3 is at sticker...

Speed wise the 0-60 will be about the same. 80-150 the M5 has better acceleration. On the skid pad the M3 should out handle the M5, not by much but still should never the less. The thing that makes them really different is that no mater how you cut it, the M5 is a pig, it is a big car. The M3 is going to be much more sporty like, much more tossable thru the turns and transfer its weight better. Thne you also have the practicality of the M5's four doors vs. the two of the M3. It is really about what suits your needs more. I looked at an M5 and drove it, (hell I owned a 97' 540.6 and traded it for a 98 M3), I just placed my order with my dealer for my M3 which shouild also be here in April. So you know my choice, it is now up to you.

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Re: They really are different cars. Bob Agans 15:39 1/28/2001 (0)
Maybe I think too much...... BigT 19:34 1/27/2001 (4)
- okay...i'll bite. Ran 06:13 1/28/2001 (3)
  - Re: okay...i'll bite. XLR8 23:54 1/28/2001 (1)
    - wheelbase figures. Ran 06:08 1/29/2001 (0)
  - Selling #1/ March spot?...(Long) BigT 22:09 1/28/2001 (0)

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