[Boxer]

I would like to suggest that everyone list both current and past cars in you signature. In the past I have found it quite helpful when it comes to knowing who to ask for advice on different makes & models.

[MitchF1GTR]

Lol....

Smart Fortwo
Ford Ranger

I know I know, you're all jealous

[Heinrichhoernchen]

BMW M6 in the last years.

[falb]

Uggg. That could be quite the list for some. Good advice. I think I will stick with current as not to be too annoying.

edit: that sounds annoying

[HyperMac954]

Done.

[andy c]

just for fun then.
current bently gt and modified 997 turbo,X5
past,shows my age

miniclubman(wood trim)
vauxhall chevette
talbat horizan
escort van (courting days)
911 e
911 t
911 sc
911 3.2 carrarea
911 964 carrera 4 modified supercharged
db7,best car ive had for coming out of roundabouts sideways
996 turbo modified
996 turbo modified even more
v8 vantage,great car but no power
997 turbo and so on
looking at that lot i must be as german as the queen!!!

[GFWilliams]

I drive a new R56 Mini.

But get to drive these sometimes

[texas mongrel]

let's see if I updated my signature correctly. Cars listed are current ones only

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by texas mongrel

let's see if I updated my signature correctly. Cars listed are current ones only

Well done.

In case anyone needs instructions, to update your signature, go to the User CP tab on the top left hand corner. Click it then click Edit Signature.

[andy c]

Originally Posted by Boxer

Well done.

In case anyone needs instructions, to update your signature, go to the User CP tab on the top left hand corner. Click it then click Edit Signature.

Thanks,the only instructions i usually read are manual related!

[Boodzz]

Originally Posted by Heinrichhoernchen

BMW M6 in the last years.

im also M6 owner

[falb]

Originally Posted by Boodzz

im also M6 owner

Had three M5s in the past.

[AugustWest]

Originally Posted by falb

Had three M5s in the past.

Not M5s, but I had three e39 540i M-Sport 6-speeds in a row - all identical black/black cars (though each successive one had more options than the last)... I adore them.

[falb]

Originally Posted by AugustWest

Not M5s, but I had three e39 540i M-Sport 6-speeds in a row - all identical black/black cars (though each successive one had more options than the last)... I adore them.

I think it was the '97(?) 540i 6 speed that sent me deep into the M5 rabbit hole fantastic sedans!

[AugustWest]

[QUOTE=falb;5273]I think it was the '97(?) 540i 6 speed that sent me deep into the M5 rabbit hole fantastic sedans![/QUOTE

I drove a '97 for about 30 seconds when I realized how astonishingly good it was. Two years later, a '97 was my first (then a 2000, then finally a 2003). Now looking for another, doctor-owned lo-mileage one. I've probably put a total of 350,000 miles or so across the three.

They are SO good - each time I got a new one I'd start out looking for an M5 but for one reason or another never did it (the 2003 looked identical anyway). I always thought it had more engine than suspension (in something tight, like Old Topanga Canyon, at least). My BMW forum experience suggests an M-Sport requires less maintenance, too (significantly less, especially after 50K miles). The first time I took it to a track was a real eye-opener; I'd read they were good, but I really had no idea just how good. I chased down Boxsters (and sank same) all day.

And regardless that the successor was arguably a better car (whose number I'm blocking because my psyche is protecting me from its horror); it was such a design fail that I was never interested. And all that I-Drive stuff, electronic roll control, etc.... The e39 was just simply brilliant.

I also think it's really cool that you can walk into a BMW dealer and order a brand-new 5-series with a manual transmission. I can't think of another sedan that size that still offers that.