Upgraded from TL Type-S to M5
#1
The cake is a lie.
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Upgraded from TL Type-S to M5
Well it has been five months since I jumped ship from Acura to BMW so i figured I'd give a comparison of the two cars. I really loved the TL Type-S but I really wanted to know what it is like to have a car like the M5.
Things I miss in the TL
Back up camera
Aux Jack
Easy to use navigation
Things I don't miss
The door always trying to close on me
Easily chipped paint
front wheel drive
Things I like about the BMW
Keyless entry and starting.
POWER!
Smooth balanced ride
overall interior with leather on the dash and suede headliner
Things I don't like about the BMW
Slow clunky SMG when driving in stop/go traffic
No backup camera (one can be retrofitted)
Fuel economy (it is a V10 so what did I expect)
Here are a few pics from when I had it detailed this summer.
![](https://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264955_254447947903026_233658966648591_1229788_6095670_n.jpg)
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Things I miss in the TL
Back up camera
Aux Jack
Easy to use navigation
Things I don't miss
The door always trying to close on me
Easily chipped paint
front wheel drive
Things I like about the BMW
Keyless entry and starting.
POWER!
Smooth balanced ride
overall interior with leather on the dash and suede headliner
Things I don't like about the BMW
Slow clunky SMG when driving in stop/go traffic
No backup camera (one can be retrofitted)
Fuel economy (it is a V10 so what did I expect)
Here are a few pics from when I had it detailed this summer.
![](https://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264955_254447947903026_233658966648591_1229788_6095670_n.jpg)
![](https://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264955_254447947903026_233658966648591_1229788_6095670_n.jpg)
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pretty m5...love it.
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Gorgeous color! Congrats!
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I like the color.
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awesome pickup!
#19
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My next mod for sure!
#21
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For your viewing pleasure, this is one reason why this is my next mod! ![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9y8o...eature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9y8o...eature=related
#25
The cake is a lie.
Thread Starter
No this is the top for me it is all down hill from here. I originally went to look at a 2010 135i with 8K miles but it had already sold by the time I got to the dealer. So on a whim I tried out the 2006 M5 with 42K miles that they had on the lot and it was only $3K more so I figured what the hell. I meant to have the front pic in the original post but accidentally did the back pic twice.
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#29
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Great upgrade!!! A buddy of mine used to have one and it was probably the most fun I've ever had in a sedan...oh and that M button...
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#32
The cake is a lie.
Thread Starter
No mods I like it the way it is plus 500hp is more than enough for me. If I did want to mod and was one of the 1% here are some prices of things you can add to an M5.
Supersprint tubular headers w/ sport cats $13,500
Supersprint street exhaust system $2,800
aFe CAI $730
H&R Coil over kit $1,860
4.10 ring/pinion set $600
Performance software upgrade $1,200
Camshaft kit $2,300
Plus alot more.
#35
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Congrats! I made the same move this summer (see below)!
#37
Dammit sir, I am jealous. Been looking for a M3 to move up, but at the rate these E60s are dropping, I may just try to settle for one in the right range. ![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
Absolutely love the blue finish.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Edit* Damn. Quick look & you can pick one of these up with 50-60,000 miles for $30-35K! Wish I knew what the scheduled intervals were, though.
![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
Absolutely love the blue finish.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Edit* Damn. Quick look & you can pick one of these up with 50-60,000 miles for $30-35K! Wish I knew what the scheduled intervals were, though.
Last edited by Rick_TL-S; 11-04-2011 at 11:11 PM.