What would be your other car after 3rd series?

ABR · 10-24-2006, 03:45 PM

Most of people here are performance oriented crowd, so I value your input.

Kids are not little anymore, I’m going to replace my second car soon, which is Toyota Van (nothing can beat sliding door, when you need to buckle your kid into car seat).

I don’t want second 3rd series, plus I need something a little bit more comfortable for 5 people. I don’t really have any short list as yet, but I’m thinking about either X5 4.8 or 550i or even new G35…

The X5 has seven seats capacity now, but I expect 5er is better driving. I have not test drove cars yet, and I want to listen to what people say first.

What would your preference in similar situation?

Frank_NJ · 10-24-2006, 03:53 PM

Wait and drive the new 4.8i X5 without the 3rd row seat and you should enjoy it very much! My next recommendation is the 550i.

obLu · 10-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Q7 4.2; that's what the wife's buying soon.

Ninjaneer · 10-24-2006, 03:57 PM

Personally I'd go for a 5-series. I'm not a fan of SUVs so X5 is out, though I'd rather have an SUV than a van

Not too familiar with the G35 sedan (coupe isn't family oriented at all) but I suspect it'd be similar to 3er size... if that's the case and you can afford a 5er I'd go 5er.

I'm actually thinking of this now (dreaming? I hope not) ... maybe down the road after marriage and kids I'd get myself into a 5er

06E90Rostik · 10-24-2006, 04:00 PM

All new X5 I think

shragon · 10-24-2006, 04:01 PM

i'd look at the 550i.

x5 is cool, but i'm not a big suv person.

g35? might as well get another 3 series then.

NewMoses · 10-24-2006, 04:10 PM

Mercedes Benz E55 AMG. You can find clean low miles used ones for about 60K.

SRT · 10-24-2006, 04:14 PM

550i all the way, closest thing to an M5 without actually being an M5

stressdoc · 10-24-2006, 04:17 PM

Wait for the V-series.

ABR · 10-24-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Wait for the V-series.

What is V-Series? Cadillac?

Just for reference on G35 sedan, it has much more back seat space then 3er and they even can be reclined. I test drove 2006 G35 and it was almost as good as BMW.

3tt 4 MrB · 10-24-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NewMoses

Mercedes Benz E55 AMG. You can find clean low miles used ones for about 60K.

A E55 AMG, I love my 06'! I've owned two now!
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ABR · 10-24-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 3tt 4 MrB

A E55 AMG, I love my 06'! I've owned two now!

Can you post comparison of those two? Just how do you feel driving E55AMG and new coupe.

I'm under impression that MB is not quite a sport car. It is solid (no question), but doesn't it drive more like a lux boat?

NewMoses · 10-24-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ABR

Can you post comparison of those two? Just how do you feel driving E55AMG and new coupe.

I'm under impression that MB is not quite a sport car. It is solid (no question), but doesn't it drive more like a lux boat?

A boat that goes 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. Faster then the M5 0-60 and in the 1/4 mile. It's a tire smokin' beast.

aapriadi · 10-24-2006, 05:05 PM

i wont have a next car

aztec · 10-24-2006, 05:19 PM

E-55 Amg Rocks!

06330i · 10-24-2006, 05:43 PM

550i or if i have the money m5.

Oz · 10-24-2006, 06:59 PM

I don't plan to get another car for at least 5 years but I would probably interested in a new 3/5 series or an X5. I love BMW but I will also check out the competition by then

findtom · 10-24-2006, 08:04 PM

X5.

Sport sedan and SUV is a good combo as they have different primary purposes.

DFW_M · 10-24-2006, 08:05 PM

A4/S4
FOrget about that Japanese crap or old people's Benz...

cburton · 10-24-2006, 08:24 PM

E55 wagon.

Caster · 10-24-2006, 10:42 PM

I would check out the Lexus GS 350/430/450(if you really want), the M35/M45, or even a 5 series, probably a 530i. Do you honestly need a 550i? Would it be worth it to spend the extra money on a more family oriented car? I've heard from a lot of 530i owners that the 530i has enough power for the car. Myself though, I would probably go with the Lexus GS 350/430, that car is SICK.

Ray · 10-25-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ABR

What is V-Series? Cadillac?

He may be referring to the roman numeral 5.

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Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Personally I'd go for a 5-series. I'm not a fan of SUVs so X5 is out, though I'd rather have an SUV than a van Not too familiar with the G35 sedan (coupe isn't family oriented at all) but I suspect it'd be similar to 3er size... if that's the case and you can afford a 5er I'd go 5er. I'm actually thinking of this now (dreaming? I hope not) ... maybe down the road after marriage and kids I'd get myself into a 5er __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i'd look at the 550i. x5 is cool, but i'm not a big suv person. g35? might as well get another 3 series then. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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