Is Going from a e90 330i to a e39 M5 a down grade?

k3m0-330i · 09-06-2011, 08:26 PM

hey guys i been fighting with my family saying that if i sold my 330i going to a e39 m5 is a down grade becuase its older? make any sence?

Express · 09-06-2011, 08:29 PM

would prefer e90 for age reasons.

NiVeDh · 09-06-2011, 08:31 PM

I like the E39. It's a classic.

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 09-06-2011, 08:34 PM

not sure if srs

Elie335 · 09-06-2011, 08:38 PM

e39 is fugly

bumere90 · 09-06-2011, 08:38 PM

down grade in what terms? please clarify

k3m0-330i · 09-06-2011, 08:41 PM

like idk my family says that it is older and uglier? just cuz myings newer means its better?

im trying to explain how its a m its a whole different class.

Shahaed · 09-06-2011, 08:47 PM

Sense* Uglier* And that third word with a "y" in it made absolutely no sense. Also, I would consider it a downgrade. Which is faster? I'm guessing the 3 series. If that's the case, a rainbow M by the number 5 on a car that old dose not make it better.

maswastage · 09-06-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

Sense* Uglier* And that third word with a "y" in it made absolutely no sense. Also, I would consider it a downgrade. Which is faster? I'm guessing the 3 series. If that's the case, a rainbow M by the number 5 on a car that old dose not make it better.

An e39 M5 is leagues faster than any 330i. To the OP, if you have the cash to get it as a second car, by all means do it. The e39 is a beautiful design, and the M5 is a timeless classic. That said, I wouldn't want it as an only car, not when it's that old, and not when it burns through that much gas.

plokij · 09-06-2011, 08:58 PM

omfg, just read the specs bro. 394hp 0-60 under 5 seconds in a true sedan with a 6-speed trans. wtf, it is most certainly an upgrade from a 330i.

e39 is one of the best looking cars even by today's standards.

just think what you could do with a little modding. brilliant:

k3m0-330i · 09-06-2011, 09:00 PM

^^ thats what i was saying but people are telling me other wise..

krhodes1 · 09-06-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

Sense* Uglier* And that third word with a "y" in it made absolutely no sense. Also, I would consider it a downgrade. Which is faster? I'm guessing the 3 series. If that's the case, a rainbow M by the number 5 on a car that old dose not make it better.

You would be guessing wrong. The e39 M5 had a nearly 400hp 4.9L V8 under the hood, and is quite rapid indeed. It is not much heavier than an e90. Sub 5 seconds 0 to 60mph and 155mph top speed, considerably faster with the limiter removed.

As to whether it is an upgrade or a downgrade, that depends on the two cars in question. A mint condition low-miles late M5 would be one hell of a car, and would cost more to buy than the equivalent 330i. It will also cost considerably more to maintain, but you have to pay to play.

drexplode · 09-06-2011, 09:02 PM

enough said:

MaximusJ · 09-06-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shahaed

Sense* Uglier* And that third word with a "y" in it made absolutely no sense. Also, I would consider it a downgrade. Which is faster? I'm guessing the 3 series. If that's the case, a rainbow M by the number 5 on a car that old dose not make it better.

LOL... The E39 would SMOKE the E90.

Coolieman1220 · 09-06-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

enough said:

ahh you beat me to it!

BTW Alex Roy drove an E39 M5 to break records. of course his is a German spec police car...

bumere90 · 09-06-2011, 09:16 PM

My buddy who drives modded e39 M5 always tells me, despite the fact that I always bitch about the gas mileage, I love my M5. I would never trade it for anything else.
An "M" will always have its reputation regardless of how old it is. And don't forget its a V8

drexplode · 09-06-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

ahh you beat me to it!

BTW Alex Roy drove an E39 M5 to break records. of course his is a German spec police car...

i've hit that video at least a dozen times, makes me smile everytime. I say do it!

Seminole · 09-06-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

BTW Alex Roy drove an E39 M5 to break records. of course his is a German spec police car...

Nein. If memory serves me correct from reading his book, his car is a Dinan tuned M5 with various other upgrades that he did, not a police spec car.

k3m0-330i · 09-06-2011, 09:41 PM

i think the m5 is just a monster. and also a head turner.. with a few mods it would be sick.

PKL · 09-06-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by plokij

omfg, just read the specs bro. 394hp 0-60 under 5 seconds in a true sedan with a 6-speed trans. wtf, it is most certainly an upgrade from a 330i.

e39 is one of the best looking cars even by today's standards.

just think what you could do with a little modding. brilliant:

CORRECT. E39!

Kolyan2k · 09-06-2011, 09:48 PM

I love those m5s. I say its an upgrade

DDS2015 · 09-06-2011, 09:50 PM

What year is the E39 and how many miles?

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k3m0-330i Major 73 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany Ny iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	like idk my family says that it is older and uglier? just cuz myings newer means its better? im trying to explain how its a m its a whole different class. __________________ Current 2008 M6 e63 v10 6mt Current 2012 e70 x5 35i -jb4 2008 335xi e92- Sold 2007 335i e90 - Sold 2002 Taig / Red / / / M3 - SOLD Last edited by k3m0-330i; 09-06-2011 at 08:52 PM..
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Shahaed Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Sense* Uglier* And that third word with a "y" in it made absolutely no sense. Also, I would consider it a downgrade. Which is faster? I'm guessing the 3 series. If that's the case, a rainbow M by the number 5 on a car that old dose not make it better.
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plokij Lieutenant 39 Rep 505 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	omfg, just read the specs bro. 394hp 0-60 under 5 seconds in a true sedan with a 6-speed trans. wtf, it is most certainly an upgrade from a 330i. e39 is one of the best looking cars even by today's standards. just think what you could do with a little modding. brilliant:
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k3m0-330i Major 73 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany Ny iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	^^ thats what i was saying but people are telling me other wise.. __________________ Current 2008 M6 e63 v10 6mt Current 2012 e70 x5 35i -jb4 2008 335xi e92- Sold 2007 335i e90 - Sold 2002 Taig / Red / / / M3 - SOLD
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drexplode Brigadier General 1795 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	enough said:
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bumere90 Grozniy 179 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	My buddy who drives modded e39 M5 always tells me, despite the fact that I always bitch about the gas mileage, I love my M5. I would never trade it for anything else. An "M" will always have its reputation regardless of how old it is. And don't forget its a V8 __________________ -fatman
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k3m0-330i Major 73 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany Ny iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i think the m5 is just a monster. and also a head turner.. with a few mods it would be sick. __________________ Current 2008 M6 e63 v10 6mt Current 2012 e70 x5 35i -jb4 2008 335xi e92- Sold 2007 335i e90 - Sold 2002 Taig / Red / / / M3 - SOLD
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Kolyan2k Major General 931 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I love those m5s. I say its an upgrade
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DDS2015 Major 396 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	What year is the E39 and how many miles?
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