Dilemma, M3, M5, X5M...

AW335 · 11-14-2012, 05:30 PM

haha, yep, the FF would be awesome!! But, I myself go through many cars, which sounds like you are similar, so I know that just settling for the vehicle that makes sense isn't always the best option. While the 5.0 X5 may be more reasonable, in the end, you have to be happy with it. Better to spend a little more and get what you want than to settle for something you'll regret in 3 months. Just my $.02
Good luck with the decision, at least you have it somewhat narrowed down

ufgtrs2007 · 11-14-2012, 05:51 PM

Tough decision,

I've got a E93 M3, 335i sedan, and jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Love the Wrangler in terms of fun factor and off-road capability, but it's only rated to tow 2000 pounds, so if you need more capacity, you may have to consider another SUV.

I would choose M3, X5M, and Wrangler.

I'm in a bit of dilemma myself. My lease is up on the my E93 M3 next year, I'm thinking of trading my 335i and returning my M3 vert for EITHER,

1. M5
2. M3 E92 frozen brilliant white
3. Buy out M3 convertible and hang on to the 335i one more year till the new M3 sedan comes out.

We are very blessed to have the ability to make these decisions! Hope that helped!!

W/// · 11-14-2012, 07:57 PM

Option 2. The more the better! Very versatile fleet. If I had the choice between M3 and X5M vs M5, I'd go with the 2 vehicles for sure.

LarThaL · 11-14-2012, 08:12 PM

I think I have a pretty good combo with my M3 and my Cayenne GTS. The Porsche is unstoppable in winter also.

Liberation · 11-14-2012, 09:16 PM

My girlfriend and I live together

I have an 05 M3 ZCP and she has an 11 X5 M and to say its nice to have those two M vehicles in the garage is understatement. Yeah....she didn't need the M but now that she has it...she'd never go back to a regular BMW!

The X5 M is an absolute MONSTER! Every time I drive it still amazes me how fast it is and the way it handles like a sports car. Tons of grip and hides it weight fairly well for being an SUV. Its just badass!

As far as winter goes, she has another set of rims (same size as standard front but for the back too) with the Pirelli snow and ice tires mounted and they've been just fine in the winter here in Maryland.

Anyway, if you want and can afford to keep the M3 and get the X5 M...its a no brainer.

Good luck nonetheless!

SEWELLGT · 01-01-2013, 10:52 PM

Well, I didn't listen to the majority. Had a solid offer on the table for the M3 and worked a good year-end deal on an M5. Monte Carlo Blue M5 is sitting in the garage, will be interesting to see how I feel about it in 6 months. The car is a beast. Pics to follow.

View Poll Results: Garage Options
M5 and Denali	11	15.49%
M3, X5M, and Wrangler	45	63.38%
M3 and Denali	15	21.13%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2012, 05:30 PM	#23
AW335 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 07AW335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	haha, yep, the FF would be awesome!! But, I myself go through many cars, which sounds like you are similar, so I know that just settling for the vehicle that makes sense isn't always the best option. While the 5.0 X5 may be more reasonable, in the end, you have to be happy with it. Better to spend a little more and get what you want than to settle for something you'll regret in 3 months. Just my $.02 Good luck with the decision, at least you have it somewhat narrowed down
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11-14-2012, 05:51 PM	#24
ufgtrs2007 dentite 339 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, M2C, JLU392, e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (9) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	Tough decision, I've got a E93 M3, 335i sedan, and jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Love the Wrangler in terms of fun factor and off-road capability, but it's only rated to tow 2000 pounds, so if you need more capacity, you may have to consider another SUV. I would choose M3, X5M, and Wrangler. I'm in a bit of dilemma myself. My lease is up on the my E93 M3 next year, I'm thinking of trading my 335i and returning my M3 vert for EITHER, 1. M5 2. M3 E92 frozen brilliant white 3. Buy out M3 convertible and hang on to the 335i one more year till the new M3 sedan comes out. We are very blessed to have the ability to make these decisions! Hope that helped!!
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11-14-2012, 07:57 PM	#25
W/// Lieutenant General 7485 Rep 12,307 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Option 2. The more the better! Very versatile fleet. If I had the choice between M3 and X5M vs M5, I'd go with the 2 vehicles for sure. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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11-14-2012, 08:12 PM	#26
LarThaL Colonel 336 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	I think I have a pretty good combo with my M3 and my Cayenne GTS. The Porsche is unstoppable in winter also. __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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11-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#27
Liberation Private First Class 9 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My girlfriend and I live together I have an 05 M3 ZCP and she has an 11 X5 M and to say its nice to have those two M vehicles in the garage is understatement. Yeah....she didn't need the M but now that she has it...she'd never go back to a regular BMW! The X5 M is an absolute MONSTER! Every time I drive it still amazes me how fast it is and the way it handles like a sports car. Tons of grip and hides it weight fairly well for being an SUV. Its just badass! As far as winter goes, she has another set of rims (same size as standard front but for the back too) with the Pirelli snow and ice tires mounted and they've been just fine in the winter here in Maryland. Anyway, if you want and can afford to keep the M3 and get the X5 M...its a no brainer. Good luck nonetheless!
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01-01-2013, 10:52 PM	#28
SEWELLGT Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 257 Posts Drives: X7 M50i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Atlanta iTrader: (3)	Well, I didn't listen to the majority. Had a solid offer on the table for the M3 and worked a good year-end deal on an M5. Monte Carlo Blue M5 is sitting in the garage, will be interesting to see how I feel about it in 6 months. The car is a beast. Pics to follow.
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