Thread: M3 or m5??
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      04-15-2011, 11:10 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by assinizarM3 View Post
Im 17 and gonna buy my first car what do you think e39 M5 or e46 m3 coupe??i like the m3 with it's power and impressive handling but the m5 is a mind blower it has everything power..looks..handling..extra space!!im really confused!!but if i had the money id buy an e92 m3 lci with comp pack what a car!!
Dude, I'm 17 also. I was very interested in getting an older m5, but I checked insurance... It would cost us nearly $200 a month for decent coverage on a vintage ///M car at our age. Yesterday I just went ad bought a 1992 525i, which is what I recommend you do for 5 reasons:
1-same chassis (you could literally put some parallel wheels and badges and you'd have a convincing 'm5'
2-I average 23 mpg in mine
3- the car is still pretty fast, but don't make the same mistake I did by getting an automatic. Buy a 5-speed
4-muuuuch lower insurance costs and repair cost.
5- extra $$$ that you can use to tastefully mod your car.