V vs. E39 M5 vs. 300SRT8
04-28-2009, 05:01 PM
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V vs. E39 M5 vs. 300SRT8 i want a big nasty V8 luxo rocket, and ive been lurking and reading up learning about all three.
i know some of you have or have had one of these three and id like to hear your thoughts. i do plan on light mods, headers, exhaust and a tune. more mods to the americans obviously, the german need constant TLC, i know this.
i know some of you have or have had one of these three and id like to hear your thoughts. i do plan on light mods, headers, exhaust and a tune. more mods to the americans obviously, the german need constant TLC, i know this.
04-28-2009, 05:15 PM
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I'll presume the E39 M5 is the older body style, definitely out, as lags behind both V and the 'Taxi Cab' in looks and power. Regarding the V, this is a V Forum, expect bias response, the V does look better IMO, has more available aftermarket parts, but 300CSRT8425HP (damn long name) has its virtues, too. Drive both and you decide.
04-28-2009, 07:11 PM
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I can only speak for the new V and I'll take more torque and HP from the factory, easily "modable" to FAR more power. The BMUU gets stomped stock vs stock and it will never hold a candle to a modded V. Dollar for dollar it gets mashed.
04-28-2009, 10:46 PM
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I will second that, I am a V2 owner and it is the best car all around that I have ever owned or driven for that matter.
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04-29-2009, 12:02 AM
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The E39 M5 is unreliable as hell. My brother-in-law had one that he bought new. He had tons of electrical problems which cost a fortune after the warranty expired. He finally sold the POS.
My V on the other hand has been trouble free not to mention faster. I would never even consider a used M5 over a used V. You will regret it if you buy an M5.
The 300C is the ghetto Bentley. Enough said.
My V on the other hand has been trouble free not to mention faster. I would never even consider a used M5 over a used V. You will regret it if you buy an M5.
The 300C is the ghetto Bentley. Enough said.
04-29-2009, 09:40 AM
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300... is an automatic boat plain and simple. Try cornering in one of those.
Bimmer....have you ever worked on one? I've worked on my buddie's E45 3 times, and told him I'd never do it again. They are the biggest piece's of $hit to work on. Difficult, and I thought Caddy parts were expensive! Although they handle well, that square boring interior.....puke
Caddy....style comfort refined handles like a dream 400hp. Weak diff, yes...but that's the only thing bad about it. <- that can be driven around.
Bimmer....have you ever worked on one? I've worked on my buddie's E45 3 times, and told him I'd never do it again. They are the biggest piece's of $hit to work on. Difficult, and I thought Caddy parts were expensive! Although they handle well, that square boring interior.....puke
Caddy....style comfort refined handles like a dream 400hp. Weak diff, yes...but that's the only thing bad about it. <- that can be driven around.
04-29-2009, 09:49 AM
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300... is an automatic boat plain and simple. Try cornering in one of those.
Bimmer....have you ever worked on one? I've worked on my buddie's E45 3 times, and told him I'd never do it again. They are the biggest piece's of $hit to work on. Difficult, and I thought Caddy parts were expensive! Although they handle well, that square boring interior.....puke
Caddy....style comfort refined handles like a dream 400hp. Weak diff, yes...but that's the only thing bad about it. <- that can be driven around.
Bimmer....have you ever worked on one? I've worked on my buddie's E45 3 times, and told him I'd never do it again. They are the biggest piece's of $hit to work on. Difficult, and I thought Caddy parts were expensive! Although they handle well, that square boring interior.....puke
Caddy....style comfort refined handles like a dream 400hp. Weak diff, yes...but that's the only thing bad about it. <- that can be driven around.
so its getting down to the SRT vs. the V
04-29-2009, 03:30 PM
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Why buy a car if your not going to use it for what its made for? 
04-29-2009, 04:58 PM
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ill have to drive them back to back. im a GM guy grew up at a chev dealer so my heart leans twords the V, but the SRT8 seems like one helluva car for the money.
