edkwon Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Long time no post, just to let you guys know, the Genesis is gone, but I've sporting a new 2 car garage at the moment http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6110179000_0d626fc6a5_z.jpg 95 M3 and 00 M5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldG Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Nice Ed!!! I was seriously considering a '01-'03 Le Mans Blue E39 M5 before I pulled the trigger on a used '07 spec.B. Bought the car for East Coast use, but I realized I didn't need the car here in Philly (nowhere to park cheap around campus), so I left it at home. Care to post any comparisons between the two? -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 took my first ride in an e39 m5 in July...holy crap was i impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 E39's are nice but go take an E60 out with no Traction control and M mode enabled... I miss BMW driving school OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver04RS Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 good looking cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Nice Ed!!! I was seriously considering a '01-'03 Le Mans Blue E39 M5 before I pulled the trigger on a used '07 spec.B. Bought the car for East Coast use, but I realized I didn't need the car here in Philly (nowhere to park cheap around campus), so I left it at home. Care to post any comparisons between the two? Trust me, you cannot afford the cost of maintenance and upkeep on a used E39 M5, they are not cheap cars to take care of. I knew that going into the purchase and experiencing it firsthand! Driving dynamics, performance and power? You know how much I spent on modding my Spec B? Even after all that, it still cannot touch the M5 in those aspects, and a hell of a lot more luxurious. But the tradeoff like I said....expensive all around. It will drain your wallet if you make it a DD, which I why I don't. E39's are nice but go take an E60 out with no Traction control and M mode enabled... I miss BMW driving school I'm not into the E60s, never really have been. Ridden and driven them, yes the power will monster the E39 in a straight line drag race, but you know me, i'm not some schoolzone drag racing moron, I prefer a more balanced & sleeper car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I don't drag race. I prefer the twisties! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I don't drag race. I prefer the twisties! Same here, hence no d baggery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 why did you gt rid of the hyundai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 why did you gt rid of the hyundai? Because the dealership contacted me and wanted to buy the remainder of my lease because 09 V8 sedans are in high demand as CPO cars. So I saved myself a year of lease payments and bought a car I wanted cash up front. Much cheaper insurance too. The Genesis is a great car but not really worth buying new because the depreciation is so terrible, I will consider getting a used CPO Genesis R sedan maybe 4-5 yrs down the line when they start coming off lease and is a much better buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Good choice. I wanted an E39 M5 pretty badly, but all the ones I found were absurdly expensive or had absurdly high mileage. If I were to do it all over, I'd probably just get a regular 540i Touring and V8-ify it like Rao did. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Good choice. I wanted an E39 M5 pretty badly, but all the ones I found were absurdly expensive or had absurdly high mileage. If I were to do it all over, I'd probably just get a regular 540i Touring and V8-ify it like Rao did. Yeah this is my perfect window to buy an E39 M5 before they all get TOO old and while I'm still single and have the $$, otherwise the wife would probably give me BS about paying that much for a used car w that many miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Bingo. It's a tough sell, a car more than a decade old and near 100k. Despite their reliability, they are expensive as used-cars go. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 performance cost $$$ you gotta pay to play or you could buy a prius :X OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 A wife giving you BS about cars? Never happens to me! oh wait, thats a daily conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I was about to say BULLSHIT!!!!! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 just wait til get the wagon back from Mike's...I'm in soooo much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Better get some comfy pillows for that couch OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Finally got the new headlamps installed: Before: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6109621013_a9eac78a0f_z.jpg After: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6258274805_5fe4b80f81_z.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6258805478_f9d159fc9a_z.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6258279807_131803089d_z.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 nice! If anyone is looking for an awesome deal on a 44k miles M5 here ya go! http://hilinemotorsinc.com/web/1010/vehicle/910602/2001-BMW-5%20Series-M5 OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldG Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 The after pics look waaaay better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Finally got my Dinan stg 1 suspension installed: Koni adjustables Sorry no good side shots pre drop, this 3/4 angle gives an idea of the stock wheelgap http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6215889015_2f6d613889_b.jpg after http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6304516712_3112c62ac2_b.jpg side view http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6303988793_0091ff1142_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 looks good! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Great cars! Love your M5. The new headlights look really nice and that drop is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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