M5 or Z06

**Stuart Adams** · 03-03-2005

2006 M5 or 2006 Z06, which would you rather have?

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**Bill Howell** · 03-03-2005

I would probably go for the vette, but that is a hard choice. Having owned a bimmer in the past, I can assure you they depreciate very fast. Something to consider since the Z06 will probably do better in that area. Either one would make a killer ride-you looking?

Maybe we could get a group discount on some Z06s

**colt zantop** · 03-03-2005

I would say Z06 in yellow to match the 69!

**beyonda68** · 03-03-2005

The M5. It will cost $100G. 500 horses and rear seats. Can not beat that.

**DJ Mabe** · 03-03-2005

I prefer my E55. How could you not consider the E55 when talking about the M5???? It's bigger in cargo and people space than the M5 and it's quicker. They are all nice cars, I just like what I drive better.

Derrick

**DJ Mabe** · 03-03-2005

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

I would probably go for the vette, but that is a hard choice. Having owned a bimmer in the past, I can assure you they depreciate very fast. Something to consider since the Z06 will probably do better in that area. Either one would make a killer ride-you looking?

Maybe we could get a group discount on some Z06s

I'm not sure how long ago you owned a bimmer but, the resale value is better than any late model Vette. They are considerably better if your talking about the M models. I just sold my 2003 M3. I had the car for two years and the car cost me 7k to drive. No late model Vette can say that.

**Bill Howell** · 03-03-2005

It was a 735i in 1988. Then in 1990,during a divorce naturally, I could not give it away. Still stings when I think about it and has kept me from looking at BMW again even though I loved the car. I know what you are saying about the regular vettes but I think the c-6/Z06 with all the improvements will hold its value(not some adm but true msrp) well for a while at least.
No new vehicle is a good investment now days but the vette is about 30K cheaper to start with so even if they depricate at the same rate, the bimmer still have cost more to own-right?
Then again, who uses that much logic when buying something you really want?

**DJ Mabe** · 03-03-2005

I understand what you're saying but your assuming the Vette is going to start retaining it's value at the same level of the M5. Hasn't happend before and it want happen now. Some of us have to justify this all. If I didn't justify it I would never be able to buy anything. My wife would never let me.

**Bill Howell** · 03-03-2005

[QUOTE=DJ Some of us have to justify this all. If I didn't justify it I would never be able to buy anything. My wife would never let me.

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I heard that!Melinda(my better half) is sick on me "justifing" all these cars I own now.If I ever don't make money on one, I have had it. That is the reason I don't sell many of them.
If the M series holds it's value like yours did, then you are right, it is the better choice from a depreciation stand point. I assumed from my previous deal and we all know about assumming!
I still think for the difference in cost, my vote stays with the vette!
If you are right about the vette, I think I will wait another year and buy one someone else has taken the hit on. :icon996:

**Stuart Adams** · 03-03-2005

Derrick, I like the E55 also. I have an S55, just curious on the M5 and Z06. I'm not in love with the new BMW body styles, its just Ok for me.

How is the E55 compared to the M3 you had?

**Andrew McBride** · 03-03-2005

Z06 no comparison. That is the most beautiful car I have ever seen

Andrew

**B Cichocki** · 03-03-2005

///M5 !!!!
I get the feeling Stuart won't be too concerned with depreciation, but there is no way an e60 M5 will be losing value any time soon. But I must say, if I was in the market for this type of car right now (who am I kidding- I'm 20

) I would be all over the M6.

Same drivetrain as the 5er, but lighter (it has a carbon fiber roof ala the M3 CSL) and faster. My dad has an '84 M6 that he imported brand new and to this date it has 7,000 miles on it! It's really a beautiful car. I'm tyring to bend his arm to add a new M6 to the collection...but I won't hold my breath.

Oh, and Stuart, I saw in PHR that you're an optometrist. My dad is an ophthalmologist. Small world.
-Brian

**DJ Mabe** · 03-03-2005

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Derrick, I like the E55 also. I have an S55, just curious on the M5 and Z06. I'm not in love with the new BMW body styles, its just Ok for me.

How is the E55 compared to the M3 you had?

I just got the E55 so not a lot of seat time yet. It's hard to compare the two. I love the M3 because it is smaller and a lot more agile but, the E55 has so much more power, room and comfort. The M3 you could throw around a lot and it was very controllable, whereas the E just doesn't give you that feel. That's the sacrifice you make when you need four doors. I do love the E55 more than my M3! Smooth ride, all that luxury and 516ft lbs of torque. What's not to love!

**DJ Mabe** · 03-03-2005

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Derrick, I like the E55 also. I have an S55, just curious on the M5 and Z06. I'm not in love with the new BMW body styles, its just Ok for me.

How is the E55 compared to the M3 you had?

I just got the E55 so not a lot of seat time yet. It's hard to compare the two. I love the M3 because it is smaller and a lot more agile but, the E55 has so much more power, room and comfort. The M3 you could throw around a lot and it was very controllable, whereas the E just doesn't give you that feel. That's the sacrifice you make when you need four doors. I do love the E55 more than my M3! Smooth ride, all that luxury and 516ft lbs of torque. What's not to love!

**Stuart Adams** · 03-03-2005

Brian, that's cool. What city does your dad live in?

**streetk14** · 03-03-2005

Z06 or M5? That's a tough question for me since I am a musclecar fan and a BMW technician by trade. The Z06 will definitly be a faster car, it's lighter and has a good deal more torque than the M5. Personally, I love driving the last generation (E39) M5 (400hp V8, 6 speed and rear wheel drive). I'm not really a fan of the new body style, but it's hard to argue with a 500hp, 8000+ rpm V10 and a 7 speed formula 1 style gearbox. I do have to add that BMWs have one of the highest resale values of all car lines, especially the 3 series and ///M cars. But.......
I'd still probably take the Z06.
Andy

**gEtyOpAPiOn** · 03-03-2005

I think bmws have the better handling and ride so M5 it would be...but all cars mentioned are awesome in their own way...thats why you pay the big bucks ...for that unique look hehe

**Ralph LoGrasso** · 03-03-2005

I'm a Chevy guy, so I would have to go with the Z06.

**StRacerDuke** · 03-04-2005

What about the CTS-V? (or VR if available yet?)
I would take it over the M5 if I had a choice. How often to you see a fire breathing, Kick @ss caddy on the streets? BMW-M's, you can't drive accross down without running into at least 2!

just my 2 cents

**Tiger** · 03-04-2005

hmmm, I'd like it to be me having that dilemma, but I think I'd go for the m5 (or M6) or E55 car wise, I just have this thing about german quality being better, more raffinated.dont ask why, maybe its just something in my head.
But money wise $30K to spend on something else are hard to beat and I'd get a new Z-06 AND a three year old 540 wagon or something.

ciao André

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