BMW: 5-Series News
07-02-2004, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX Hokie
That boxy dash looks like it's out of a 1989 Chevy pickup or something. Exterior looks good. Performance sounds ungodly.
07-02-2004, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
So, no comments on the lack of a manual transmission? 
I'll modulate my own clutch, thankyouverymuch...
07-02-2004, 11:16 AM
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smg/sportshift/yaddayadda. They all remind me of my Suzuki 100cc moped that I had years and years ago. Clutchless sequential shifting. woop-bloody-doo. Granted, it didn't have 500 horses, but it was b-o-r-i-n-g and made me appreciate the joys of a real clutch.
I'm sure smg is great for racing, but aren't bmw's about driving *fun*?
I'm sure smg is great for racing, but aren't bmw's about driving *fun*?
07-02-2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Rod
And they added 2 cylinders but only gained 15 lb-ft of torque, WTF? It's an impressive engine nonetheless, but I would've thought a bit more torque.
07-02-2004, 05:12 PM
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Great photos Beltfed. Could not give you kudos there (reputation), what happened, did you reach the peak kudo spot? 
Looking at these photos I am thinking: "The exterior design of this car does no justice to the amazing hardware hidden underneath. What a waste!"
Looking at these photos I am thinking: "The exterior design of this car does no justice to the amazing hardware hidden underneath. What a waste!"
07-02-2004, 05:38 PM
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The exterior, particularly in this color, makes the M look a lot better than the standard 5-Series. Interior is still unattractive.
07-02-2004, 05:56 PM
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If you like a manual and think you can live with the SMG, think again. You better never put it in auto mode. It's harsh. It hits unusually hard into gears.
07-02-2004, 08:23 PM
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I can deal with the exterior, but that interior really sucks. The way they only have 3 controls on the center console looks really cheap. If they pulled the radio functions out of the i-drive and installed a kick ass HU with a fancy display under the air vents it would probably work wonders for the dash.
07-02-2004, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
bimmer interior design was never good looking. before anyone tries to attack me or something, i'm sure the materials are great, it's just that the interior looks plain.
Well I wouldn't go that far, the previous M was perfect inside.
07-02-2004, 09:07 PM
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07-02-2004, 11:15 PM
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mmm .... i never like the wood trims ..
btw .. ~~ dealers in Vancouver Canada start to accepting deposite for M6
one of my frd just put 5000CAD deposite and waiting to trade his M3 for the M6
btw .. ~~ dealers in Vancouver Canada start to accepting deposite for M6
one of my frd just put 5000CAD deposite and waiting to trade his M3 for the M6
07-03-2004, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
114,375 USD. U.K is too freakin expensive.
great car, i still would take a E55...but this is great too.
Audi needs to hurry and get the next gen RS6 out already...the current one puts me to sleep while looking at it
07-03-2004, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
That interior looks hot! Silver on Silver Fives were always my favorite.
i actually always thought platinum interiors in cars looks kinda cheap and cheesy, also it shows wear really fast
07-03-2004, 03:48 PM
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The old interior of the M5 was functional, but certainly not beautiful. It had a German efficiency about it (the look anyway). The mass of buttons on the dash was too much though.
This new interior is total :shit:. It's ugly, angular, and wholly unattractive. Talk about fucking it up big time.
This new interior is total :shit:. It's ugly, angular, and wholly unattractive. Talk about fucking it up big time.
07-03-2004, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I'd rather have 50 buttons on the dash than a joystick on the console.
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07-04-2004, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I'd rather have 50 buttons on the dash than a joystick on the console.
07-04-2004, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Great photos Beltfed. Could not give you kudos there (reputation), what happened, did you reach the peak kudo spot?
Looking at these photos I am thinking: "The exterior design of this car does no justice to the amazing hardware hidden underneath. What a waste!"
Looking at these photos I am thinking: "The exterior design of this car does no justice to the amazing hardware hidden underneath. What a waste!"
it needs to look more special
