Pics: The new BMW M6
#31
12-15-2004 | 07:26 AM
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Originally posted by LSM
I agree, when I had a 645, it drew way more attention than my Porsche. On the road the car looks sick.
Lou
I agree, when I had a 645, it drew way more attention than my Porsche. On the road the car looks sick.
Lou
Modded up, it's one incredibly awesome looking car. Some of these Porsches guys need to realize you're not driving some Ferrari. 911s are EVERYWHERE.
I'd venture to say a Chrysler 300 sitting low on 22" wheels creates more ripples in the a stroll down the avenue than a modded 911.
Doesn't make either of the cars better than the 911, just very different.
Big cars with big wheels get big attention save for your exotics.
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#32
12-15-2004 | 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by Benjamin Choi
Some of these Porsches guys need to realize you're not driving some Ferrari. 911s are EVERYWHERE.
Some of these Porsches guys need to realize you're not driving some Ferrari. 911s are EVERYWHERE.
Sounds like YOU are all wrapped up in image and what other people think. Insecurity perhaps? Most people I know that drive Porsche's (excluding you of course) do not wish, yearn or pretend they are Ferrari's...
#33
12-15-2004 | 07:59 AM
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Originally posted by dzy
You're absolutely right. If by M5, you mean the E39.
Take a look at these two pictures and judge for yourselves.
Imho, the E39 is a classic, but the E60 is so-so.
E39 M5
E60 M5
You're absolutely right. If by M5, you mean the E39.
Take a look at these two pictures and judge for yourselves.
Imho, the E39 is a classic, but the E60 is so-so.
E39 M5
E60 M5
To be honest, I think the new one looks better. The old one looks great also, but, just looks old now. I think Bangle has finally brainwashed me!
Lou
#34
12-15-2004 | 08:05 AM
check this out....carbon fiber roof is pretty cool
http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/pr...se_1/movie.htm
http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/pr...se_1/movie.htm
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12-15-2004 | 09:26 AM
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Hideous... BMW designs have really gone downhill with the new 5, 6 and 7 series. They just look so bad IMO. Oh well...to each his own.
As far as the comment about a 6 series getting more looks than a tastefully modified porsche, well, that's probably b/c it looks so bad that people are wondering what the hell it is.
As far as the comment about a 6 series getting more looks than a tastefully modified porsche, well, that's probably b/c it looks so bad that people are wondering what the hell it is.
#38
12-15-2004 | 09:48 AM
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I guess it's all personal taste. I do not like the new Bimmer looks at all. The new M6 looks hideous. I still miss the '85 Euro M6 I had. In response to Benjamin's comments, I have never wished my car was a Ferrari while driving the Porsche. I love the Porsche experience the way it is. TC
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12-15-2004 | 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by Benjamin Choi
And that's stock.
Modded up, it's one incredibly awesome looking car. Some of these Porsches guys need to realize you're not driving some Ferrari. 911s are EVERYWHERE.
I'd venture to say a Chrysler 300 sitting low on 22" wheels creates more ripples in the a stroll down the avenue than a modded 911.
Doesn't make either of the cars better than the 911, just very different.
Big cars with big wheels get big attention save for your exotics.
And that's stock.
Modded up, it's one incredibly awesome looking car. Some of these Porsches guys need to realize you're not driving some Ferrari. 911s are EVERYWHERE.
I'd venture to say a Chrysler 300 sitting low on 22" wheels creates more ripples in the a stroll down the avenue than a modded 911.
Doesn't make either of the cars better than the 911, just very different.
Big cars with big wheels get big attention save for your exotics.
But 20's on your BMW (which are for looks not performance) is okay...
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12-15-2004 | 01:38 PM
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Maybe my mistake, but a 6-series is not the sports car a 911 is.
And the new 6 is a deceptively large car.
And regarding the Ferrari/Porsche confusion, read less and place more effort on comprehension.
And the new 6 is a deceptively large car.
And regarding the Ferrari/Porsche confusion, read less and place more effort on comprehension.
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12-15-2004 | 02:44 PM
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12-15-2004 | 04:42 PM
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I am with Lou on this one. The old body style, well...it frankly looks old. You can't pull up to a street light without seeing two others with the same body style sitting there. The new ones are still not that prevelant (they will be in time of course).
I like the new 5 & 7 series. I think the 6 is just ok
To be honest, I think the new one looks better. The old one looks great also, but, just looks old now. I think Bangle has finally brainwashed me!
I like the new 5 & 7 series. I think the 6 is just ok