Who will jump to 5 series after the e90?

camiloE90 · 07-19-2005, 11:30 AM

Just curious...who will jump to a 5 series after the e90? I almost made the jump instead of the e90. But because I have 2 new cars right now(infinity fx35) and now the e90 I couldnt fork the $$$. But I am saving and planning for a future 5.

RichReg · 07-19-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by camiloE90

Just curious...who will jump to a 5 series after the e90? I almost made the jump instead of the e90. But because I have 2 new cars right now(infinity fx35) and now the e90 I couldnt fork the $$$. But I am saving and planning for a future 5.

Are you kiddin' ???? I had to step BACKWARDS 'cause of the new pricing on the E60 (vs the E39).

Not for quite some time....

NaTuReB0Y · 07-19-2005, 01:50 PM

The 5 series is a very unattractive car......one that is made for older folks.........

mrbelk · 07-19-2005, 03:39 PM

I did ED on a 545/6sp last year and will definitely be going "downmarket" (said tongue in cheek) to the 330i or (hopefully) the 335i twin turbo or the M3 (if available by then) when my lease is up in the spring of '07.

While the 545 is an amazing vehicle with tons of power and torque; it's just a bit too much of an executive cruiser for me. I don't fee "old" enough to be driving it.

The 3er is just more of a driver's car; and since it's grown a bit bigger (almost E39 5er sized now), it fits me like a glove. I'm not giving too much back in terms of trunk space over the 545, and the cockpit ergonomics are better in the 3 than in the 5.

That, plus the fact that I like the aesthetics of the new 3 better than the 5 (and I think the 545 is a very handsome automobile) makes my decision pretty easy.

-MrB

UncleWede · 07-20-2005, 10:53 AM

I drove a 3, then drove a 5. Then I went back and bought a 3. The 5 was just too big. I consider myself a pretty good driver, and the CA let me back the 3 into the parking space when we got back since I do that in the driveway. When I drove the 5, I hit the curb with the back tire going around a normal street corner. CA didn't let me park that one

chrisbin · 07-21-2005, 04:53 AM

Nope, not me! Unless I find a way to get an M5 perhaps.....

I had the last shape 5 and to be honest always found it too big and a bit of a tank. The E90 has virtually the same interior space and is a lot more compact and chuckable to drive...

scottz5 · 07-21-2005, 05:37 AM

Could have made the jump now, but the 3 is a lot better. If the New 5 is as good as the current 3 maybe. But I think I will be a 3 drvier for a long time to come.

bzzbenz · 07-21-2005, 09:49 AM

I had thought about getting the 5 after my lease is up... but after driving my e90 for a week, I am realizing that the 3er is a pretty large car itself... I could not justify the larger 5.

Spaceman · 07-23-2005, 12:42 AM

I was originally getting the 525, but end up getting the E90 instead. I think my next car will be the 525. Its just roomier on the back seat and I don't mind the size.

Athos · 07-24-2005, 10:27 PM

I don't see getting a car as big as a 5-series. I could have if I wanted to but I prefer the E90. I have a car about the same size as the 5-series now but I wanted a smaller car so I could fit into more parking spaces in San Francisco. I also prefer the nimbler handling that comes with a smaller car. I also like driving a stick and manual transmissions don't feel right to me in cars as big as the 5-series.

davinet78 · 08-22-2005, 10:23 AM

i would just have to consider depending on how the next 5 series will look like.

hemi to e90 · 08-23-2005, 01:42 AM

im sorry

big reason for not going to a 5series for me (minus the cash issue) is that i can get the 3series WITHOUT i-drive

dads 7 series had it, and i HATED IT

theclay · 08-23-2005, 01:52 AM

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I was originally getting the 525, but end up getting the E90 instead. I think my next car will be the 525. Its just roomier on the back seat and I don't mind the size.

Yea but the 525 is so underpowered compared to the 3.

Nikki · 08-23-2005, 01:54 AM

I was considering it at first, but the 545 is rather expensive, and I don't need that much room. I am thinking more of a 645 for my next car, which will hopefully be around 5-7 years from now.

Imperial · 08-23-2005, 03:21 AM

I still can't make myself love the E60 like I did the E39 and I do the E46 and E90. Sorry, but it just doesn't do it for me, so I don't think it'll be up next. Tough to say what's next, really. Hopefully it'll be a Bimmer. Maybe an M3 next? Or maybe a 6?

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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 361 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	The 5 series is a very unattractive car......one that is made for older folks......... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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07-19-2005, 03:39 PM	#4
mrbelk Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 335i/6MT Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alpharetta, GA iTrader: (0)	Goin' the other way I did ED on a 545/6sp last year and will definitely be going "downmarket" (said tongue in cheek) to the 330i or (hopefully) the 335i twin turbo or the M3 (if available by then) when my lease is up in the spring of '07. While the 545 is an amazing vehicle with tons of power and torque; it's just a bit too much of an executive cruiser for me. I don't fee "old" enough to be driving it. The 3er is just more of a driver's car; and since it's grown a bit bigger (almost E39 5er sized now), it fits me like a glove. I'm not giving too much back in terms of trunk space over the 545, and the cockpit ergonomics are better in the 3 than in the 5. That, plus the fact that I like the aesthetics of the new 3 better than the 5 (and I think the 545 is a very handsome automobile) makes my decision pretty easy. -MrB
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07-20-2005, 10:53 AM	#5
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I drove a 3, then drove a 5. Then I went back and bought a 3. The 5 was just too big. I consider myself a pretty good driver, and the CA let me back the 3 into the parking space when we got back since I do that in the driveway. When I drove the 5, I hit the curb with the back tire going around a normal street corner. CA didn't let me park that one
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07-21-2005, 04:53 AM	#6
chrisbin Colonel 115 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Nope, not me! Unless I find a way to get an M5 perhaps..... I had the last shape 5 and to be honest always found it too big and a bit of a tank. The E90 has virtually the same interior space and is a lot more compact and chuckable to drive... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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07-21-2005, 05:37 AM	#7
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 96 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Could have made the jump now, but the 3 is a lot better. If the New 5 is as good as the current 3 maybe. But I think I will be a 3 drvier for a long time to come. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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07-21-2005, 09:49 AM	#8
bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I had thought about getting the 5 after my lease is up... but after driving my e90 for a week, I am realizing that the 3er is a pretty large car itself... I could not justify the larger 5. __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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07-23-2005, 12:42 AM	#9
Spaceman Private 3 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I was originally getting the 525, but end up getting the E90 instead. I think my next car will be the 525. Its just roomier on the back seat and I don't mind the size. __________________ check out http://www.corrinnemay.com 2006 325i Blk Sapphire Metallic, Beige Lthr, ZPP, nav, sat, xenon, fold-down seats and premium hi-fi.
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07-24-2005, 10:27 PM	#10
Athos Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	I don't see getting a car as big as a 5-series. I could have if I wanted to but I prefer the E90. I have a car about the same size as the 5-series now but I wanted a smaller car so I could fit into more parking spaces in San Francisco. I also prefer the nimbler handling that comes with a smaller car. I also like driving a stick and manual transmissions don't feel right to me in cars as big as the 5-series. __________________ 2006 330i stick 1992 525i auto
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08-22-2005, 10:23 AM	#11
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i would just have to consider depending on how the next 5 series will look like. __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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08-23-2005, 01:42 AM	#12
hemi to e90 dat boost doe 241 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 10 335i 21 740li Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	im sorry big reason for not going to a 5series for me (minus the cash issue) is that i can get the 3series WITHOUT i-drive dads 7 series had it, and i HATED IT
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08-23-2005, 01:54 AM	#14
Nikki Major General 1042 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I was considering it at first, but the 545 is rather expensive, and I don't need that much room. I am thinking more of a 645 for my next car, which will hopefully be around 5-7 years from now. __________________ Nikki
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08-23-2005, 03:21 AM	#15
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I still can't make myself love the E60 like I did the E39 and I do the E46 and E90. Sorry, but it just doesn't do it for me, so I don't think it'll be up next. Tough to say what's next, really. Hopefully it'll be a Bimmer. Maybe an M3 next? Or maybe a 6? __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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