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    M5 vs RS6 article from BMW Roundel Mag Jan 2017

    Saying some nice things about the RS6 actually

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    can you post a higher resolution copy? in PDF format? Thank you, Mike
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    Yes, I read this the other day.

    I was surprised at his favorable comments towards the RS6, but then defaulting to the M5. Must have been a forced requirement to keep his job...LOL.
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    I'm too lazy to do the research so I'm wondering which car has a better resale value today.

    I've not driven the M5, so I couldn't make a $/seat of the pants experience either...

    Does anyone have or had both?
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    I just bought a copy on eBay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aronis View Post
    can you post a higher resolution copy? in PDF format? Thank you, Mike
    I have a high res pdf I can email you...it is too large to attach here...PM me your email
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveKen View Post
    I'm too lazy to do the research so I'm wondering which car has a better resale value today.

    I've not driven the M5, so I couldn't make a $/seat of the pants experience either...

    Does anyone have or had both?
    Looks like they are about the same for similar mileage. However if you go to the EAG site there are E39 M5s there for $70K plus...but these are mint low mileage ones (under 10K miles).
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    He chose E39 M5 because its cheaper to maintain? or did I get that wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by agent5150 View Post
    He chose E39 M5 because its cheaper to maintain? or did I get that wrong.
    Driving feel and because it is the Roundel mag. I think he secretly wanted the RS6.
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    My mechanic has an M5 of the same year taken apart now, reworking the VANOS system. The seals can be replaced without replacing the entire VANOS system which is nice. The body on that car is in great shape as the owner has about 60k miles on it. Interior looks a bit rough. I have driven both, my Dad had the same model year M5. The RS6 sounds better and is quicker. Add a drop of wet on the road and the RS walks away. At speeds above 120 the M5 has an advantage but not much. The newer M5 V10 then pulled ahead of the prior V8, but the V8 M5 sounds better. I found the V10 M5 to be too quiet and blah sounding.

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    I lost my copy of the Car and driver for that year, but you may recall the RS6 beat out the M5 and Merc.

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    Yes overall the RS6 came out #1 in that comparison but the E55 was much faster.
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    I had had one of those E55s back in the day. Fast as heck but handled like a farm truck. My 13 E63 has a much improved suspension. Great everyday driver and still faster yet

    Quote Originally Posted by Cmnair View Post
    Yes overall the RS6 came out #1 in that comparison but the E55 was much faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DHall1 View Post
    I had had one of those E55s back in the day. Fast as heck but handled like a farm truck. My 13 E63 has a much improved suspension. Great everyday driver and still faster yet
    Some day I will have one of those AMGs in the garage. Your daily driver?
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    Quote Originally Posted by agent5150 View Post
    He chose E39 M5 because its cheaper to maintain? or did I get that wrong.
    ROFL
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    My eBay magazine came today! Great article

    i got just the AMG for ya!

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    Is yours for sale?
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