04-13-2013, 09:54 PM | #45 | |
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Suspension Brakes LSD DCT Wheels Exhaust Engine Performance You don't buy an M car for price hell you don't buy any luxury or sports car for price you buy for the feel. If you want a poor mans M5 buy a CTS V lol |
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04-13-2013, 10:20 PM | #46 |
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Can't afford anything more expensive than a M5 at this moment, so if there was no M5, I'd be quite happy with a E9X M3 coupe or sedan still.
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04-13-2013, 11:08 PM | #47 |
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Speaking of CTS-V. I think they took the transmission from a semi truck. It's a fucking awful car.
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04-14-2013, 08:16 AM | #49 | |
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Its not the rubber door seals themselves you need to be looking at, but the felt strip, on the very top edges of the seals. They rub on the painted surface of the door surrounds. If you get some silicon spray, spray some into a small container, then brush the silicone into the felt strips, you should have no more creaking. Also, polishing the door surrounds, where the felt strips rub against, is a good idea, regards, SIMON. |
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Where is the logic? And you get alot more perfomance upgrades such as wheels, suspension, brakes, etc............
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04-15-2013, 10:38 AM | #53 | |
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With regard to my original post, it seems opinions vary on a suitable stand-in for the F10 M5. After reading some of these posts, I think three really stand out: - 2014 Audi RS7 - should be here in the states sometime this year and for those of us who can't fit into anything remotely the size of a 911, this would be a good choice. - 2014 MB E63 AMG- looks like it will be a beast and for those who like AWD & performance, this looks like a solid contender. - 2013 M6 Coupe - I probably would prefer the M3 Coupe or new M4 Coupe, but I'm tall and my bias won't let me pick any of those small cars. With regard to the Porsche Panny a lot people referenced, it looks good from the front, but that backside looks like a nice model that you see out on the street and then you see her backside is struggling to hold on only due to a pair of Spanx... The M6 GC looks promising, but headroom, the metal around the windows (I'm sure there is some technical term for it) and cheesy lights kill it for me. Thanks to all who have commented thus far. |
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04-17-2013, 01:34 AM | #54 |
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Your dreaming a nicely optioned M5 has an MSRP 97k a 550 is about 70k to 80k with no Dinan. To get your 550i fully upgraded with Suspension, LSD, Brakes, Intercooler, Software, Intake, Wheels, Tires, and I could go on. Atleast 25k more like 30k to 35k which puts you over an M5 and it will still be lacking. Who wants the baddest 550i? You. Most people want the M5. You can lie about the numbers to suit your case.
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04-17-2013, 10:46 AM | #57 | |
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X Drive does not cancel out the LSD it's not even meant for performance. It's meant from snow. Lol Stage 4 makes your car go fast in a straight line what about corners? Have you even drove a 550i or M5 at a track? Stop with your silly math and be honest. Do me a favor and build an M5 and tell me what options I am missing? That an M5 owner would want? |
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04-17-2013, 11:02 AM | #58 | |
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Is there something that I am missing about RS7? I don't see it as true competitor to M5 or E63. I am not sure how the Audis are today, but from my previous experience, it was very heavy, not fun to drive at all. (except R8) I really liked the exhaust sound of B7 RS4, but not the current RS series. I never seen the new ones in person.. but I obviously think there is no sound at all in current RS series or S series. (S6, S7, RS6, RS7)
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04-17-2013, 11:48 AM | #60 | |
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Also I was doing some research and I can't find any evidence of Audi producing a 2014 RS6 Sedan. From what I can tell they are only coming out with a 2014 RS6 Avant. This one baffles me.
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04-17-2013, 12:28 PM | #61 |
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RPiM5 is correct & Audi isn't coming out with a RS6, which would be a true competitor for the M5. I picked the RS7 b/c it's got room and it's coming to the states. All of the Audi S models aren't competitors for any M car.
The 2014 E63 looks like a beast, but Mercs just seem like they are trying to hard to be something their not (i.e., trying to be a performance brand when they are really a luxury brand). See, this is why I couldn't really come up with a real competitor and why I purchased the M5. |
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audis and mercs do have meaner stock exhaust sounds, so i give them props for that. performance wise, rs7 will be fast from 0-60 for sure. will be overpriced though, as are audi's in general.
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04-17-2013, 04:22 PM | #65 |
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Where does it say $95,000 base price? Also you got almost anything an M5 driver would want with the exectutive package for $5,500. You dont have to option the car as much because its premium unlike your car.
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04-17-2013, 04:38 PM | #66 |
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Never did like those 19" wheels much.
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