2010 E90 335i LCI Msport vs 2006 E60 M5

Bagelfast · 10-18-2009, 06:28 PM

Well i have come down to this point:

Get a new fully loaded 2010 E90 335i LCI M-sport AUTO.. Comes out to $55k

With
Scoops,
DCI,
DP back catless exhaust,
JB3 1.4
and maybe Meth kit down the road along with a BMW performance wheel and CF splitters/ CF spoiler.

OR

CPO 2006 E60 M5 SMG that is pretty much fully loaded. Comes out to $60k
Has warranty until late 2011 than i am on my own. No maintenace and all wear/tear on me.

On wait for this car in mods would be
08 taillgihts
Scoops and drop in filter
Dinan flash

Some things to consider, i dont do over 120mph alot, almost not at all.. I daily drive my cars

TurboSid · 10-18-2009, 06:30 PM

m5.

avantix · 10-18-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboSid

m5.

And make sure you get a points card from your local gas station, you'll really use it. My friend's got one and it's disgusting on gas consumption.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-18-2009, 06:57 PM

335i. its newer and will get better than 13mpg.

GeorgeSmooth · 10-18-2009, 07:10 PM

I own both cars, you didn't mention if the 335 is auto. I like my Auto and would choose the 335 over the M5 especially since you mentioned you do not go over 120mph which is when the M5 start gaining a big advantage in terms of performance.
In terms of comfort if you are not one to use the paddle shifts the whole time on the M5 the shifts are going to annoy you vs a auto tranny on the 335.

samchoi604 · 10-18-2009, 07:23 PM

335i is a "meh.." car now a days.. but the M5 still makes me go "HOLY SHIT" when i see one.

1clean335i · 10-18-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

335i. its newer and will get better than 13mpg.

335 mpg ownz. And it will be a brand new car rather than one thats 3yrs old. I went through the same debate earlier this year.

cn555ic · 10-18-2009, 08:54 PM

M5 is used and probably has some abuse to it, gas MPG is shit, I would choose a new 335 for sure.

SLCGoonski · 10-18-2009, 08:57 PM

In 2-3 years, the M5 will still be worth $50k. Your new 335 will be worth $30k.

Gas doesn't cost that much.

cn555ic · 10-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

In 2-3 years, the M5 will still be worth $50k. Your new 335 will be worth $30k.

Gas doesn't cost that much.

In 2 years he will no longer have warranty also for his 50K car!

Sniz · 10-18-2009, 09:39 PM

M5 all the way....also add an exhaust and make sure its a manual tranny

I dont care if a 335 is a little bit faster fully modded out if you can have that sick v10 exhaust sound.

NRG · 10-18-2009, 09:43 PM

M all the way!

Alan l. · 10-18-2009, 10:11 PM

M5

Bagelfast · 10-18-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeSmooth

I own both cars, you didn't mention if the 335 is auto. I like my Auto and would choose the 335 over the M5 especially since you mentioned you do not go over 120mph which is when the M5 start gaining a big advantage in terms of performance.
In terms of comfort if you are not one to use the paddle shifts the whole time on the M5 the shifts are going to annoy you vs a auto tranny on the 335.

It is a SMG M5 and a Auto 335i... Like i said i want it as a daily driver, the tq of a tuned 335i is just insanely awesome for DD, and the auto is perfect. I am afraid the TQ and SMG being in auto mode no matter what speed shift setting will not be as good as you mention.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1clean335i

335 mpg ownz. And it will be a brand new car rather than one thats 3yrs old. I went through the same debate earlier this year.

Thanks.. since the new body 5 seris comes out early next year, the worth of the car is going to go down, and early 2011 the new m5 comes out again and it will take another hit!

Nothing beats 4 years warranty/maintenance from bmw..

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

In 2-3 years, the M5 will still be worth $50k. Your new 335 will be worth $30k.

Gas doesn't cost that much.

The car now is wroth 51k with taxes/finance it goes to 60k. Like i said once new body 5 comes out and new M5 comes out the price will drop heavily.

I agree i dont worry about gas much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

In 2 years he will no longer have warranty also for his 50K car!

That is the factor that is holding me back right now, i beat on my cars knowing if anything goes wrong i have warranty and it puts my mind at ease, and i love driving my car hard at times!!

4 years warranty/maintenance is a thing of beauty when you think of it.

2 years warranty on the M5 and if anything breaks, i am gonna be crying!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniz

M5 all the way....also add an exhaust and make sure its a manual tranny

I dont care if a 335 is a little bit faster fully modded out if you can have that sick v10 exhaust sound.

I really am not looking for some insane speed anymore, M5 and a well equipped 335i will hang with it until higher speeds, but like i mentioned i rearely go over 120mph, and i use my cars as daily drivers.

cn555ic · 10-19-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LUMI335

It is a SMG M5 and a Auto 335i... Like i said i want it as a daily driver, the tq of a tuned 335i is just insanely awesome for DD, and the auto is perfect. I am afraid the TQ and SMG being in auto mode no matter what speed shift setting will not be as good as you mention.

Thanks.. since the new body 5 seris comes out early next year, the worth of the car is going to go down, and early 2011 the new m5 comes out again and it will take another hit!

Nothing beats 4 years warranty/maintenance from bmw..

The car now is wroth 51k with taxes/finance it goes to 60k. Like i said once new body 5 comes out and new M5 comes out the price will drop heavily.

I agree i dont worry about gas much.

That is the factor that is holding me back right now, i beat on my cars knowing if anything goes wrong i have warranty and it puts my mind at ease, and i love driving my car hard at times!!

4 years warranty/maintenance is a thing of beauty when you think of it.

2 years warranty on the M5 and if anything breaks, i am gonna be crying!

I really am not looking for some insane speed anymore, M5 and a well equipped 335i will hang with it until higher speeds, but like i mentioned i rearely go over 120mph, and i use my cars as daily drivers.

from your own post, I think you have already made and know the decision that you have to make! 335 period!

GGreek5 · 10-19-2009, 09:14 AM

I'm in the same boat right now!! I say wait 2 more years and get a used X5M.

cgeorge · 10-19-2009, 09:29 AM

my buddy as a used 2006 m5 for sale. for under $40..pm me if interested.

scheherazade · 10-19-2009, 09:33 AM

That M5 will probably be more reliable.
And since it's older, you probably won't pay all that much out of pocket to keep it running.

-scheherazade

Craig@SupremePower · 10-19-2009, 09:54 AM

335 for me...

dmurray14 · 10-19-2009, 09:55 AM

M5 for sure. However if you're buying for gas mileage, then you're not gonna be happy with the M5 unless you have a really tame "go foot" and even then you might still be disappointed. Just keep power mode off and it won't be as bad.

enrita · 10-19-2009, 10:01 AM

doesnt the V10 M5 go like 150/200 miles with a full tank and medium/heavy foot?

dmurray14 · 10-19-2009, 10:12 AM

Haha it doesn't go far. IN P500 Sport mode driving spirited you can watch the gas needle go down.

But damn does it sound good!!

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10-18-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	2010 E90 335i LCI Msport vs 2006 E60 M5 Well i have come down to this point: Get a new fully loaded 2010 E90 335i LCI M-sport AUTO.. Comes out to $55k With Scoops, DCI, DP back catless exhaust, JB3 1.4 and maybe Meth kit down the road along with a BMW performance wheel and CF splitters/ CF spoiler. OR CPO 2006 E60 M5 SMG that is pretty much fully loaded. Comes out to $60k Has warranty until late 2011 than i am on my own. No maintenace and all wear/tear on me. On wait for this car in mods would be 08 taillgihts Scoops and drop in filter Dinan flash Some things to consider, i dont do over 120mph alot, almost not at all.. I daily drive my cars Last edited by Bagelfast; 10-18-2009 at 10:25 PM..
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10-18-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 772 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	335i. its newer and will get better than 13mpg. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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10-18-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
GeorgeSmooth Lieutenant 38 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i AT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	I own both cars, you didn't mention if the 335 is auto. I like my Auto and would choose the 335 over the M5 especially since you mentioned you do not go over 120mph which is when the M5 start gaining a big advantage in terms of performance. In terms of comfort if you are not one to use the paddle shifts the whole time on the M5 the shifts are going to annoy you vs a auto tranny on the 335. __________________ 08 E90 335i AT RB Turbos -NX Wet Kit - Chiplogic Flash or Procede V5- M3 Diff - AE Exhaust- Forge Dv's - Helix Intercooler - AR DP's - P3 Boost Gauge - Vishnu Meth- Stett Chargepipe and CAI 09 C63
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10-18-2009, 07:23 PM	#6
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	335i is a "meh.." car now a days.. but the M5 still makes me go "HOLY SHIT" when i see one.
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10-18-2009, 08:54 PM	#8
cn555ic 442 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	M5 is used and probably has some abuse to it, gas MPG is shit, I would choose a new 335 for sure.
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SLCGoonski Brigadier General 58 Rep 4,221 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Estoril MSport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (4)	In 2-3 years, the M5 will still be worth $50k. Your new 335 will be worth $30k. Gas doesn't cost that much. __________________ SLC Goonski 14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold
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10-18-2009, 09:39 PM	#11
Sniz Lieutenant General 658 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	M5 all the way....also add an exhaust and make sure its a manual tranny I dont care if a 335 is a little bit faster fully modded out if you can have that sick v10 exhaust sound. __________________
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NRG Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	M all the way! __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D
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10-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#13
Alan l. Major General 5478 Rep 8,823 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	M5 __________________
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10-19-2009, 09:14 AM	#16
GGreek5 Olimpiakos 91 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass iTrader: (10)	I'm in the same boat right now!! I say wait 2 more years and get a used X5M.
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10-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#17
cgeorge Lieutenant 6 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 09 e92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (5)	my buddy as a used 2006 m5 for sale. for under $40..pm me if interested.
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10-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#18
scheherazade Major 36 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: 09 GTR (& 93' accord!) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC metro area iTrader: (8)	That M5 will probably be more reliable. And since it's older, you probably won't pay all that much out of pocket to keep it running. -scheherazade
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	335 for me...
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10-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#20
dmurray14 The Stig 31 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (1)	M5 for sure. However if you're buying for gas mileage, then you're not gonna be happy with the M5 unless you have a really tame "go foot" and even then you might still be disappointed. Just keep power mode off and it won't be as bad. __________________
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	doesnt the V10 M5 go like 150/200 miles with a full tank and medium/heavy foot? __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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10-19-2009, 10:12 AM	#22
dmurray14 The Stig 31 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Haha it doesn't go far. IN P500 Sport mode driving spirited you can watch the gas needle go down. But damn does it sound good!! __________________
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