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Old 05-14-2008, 12:00 AM
1-pippin 1-pippin is offline
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: colorado
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Originally Posted by James View Post
True, but not necessarily for the better. I think you'd be pretty surprised the difference in comfort as compared to your S4 in the E30 - whereas the M5 would arguably be a step up in luxury. You've driven the M5 yourself so you already know what it's like. The biggest difference I've felt comparing a similarly modified S4 like yours to the M5 is the powerband - and how much grunt the M5 had at pretty much any RPM.

The resale value of the E30 M3 is debatable - especially since the original motor has been swapped out. A well maintained M5 holds its value pretty well - especially if you're buying it for a great price.

My vote goes for the M5
what im trying to do with replacing my s4 is go a little less towards luxury and more towards a stiff harsh ride. im more concerned with all around performance than luxory. i was disapointed with the s4's handling, and now id rather sacrafice speed for handling rather than the other way around.
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