sold the e92 just bought the following beater last week:

goto35 · 11-21-2011, 04:04 PM

2003 E500 with 80k miles in like new shape. My plan is to drive it for a year and get into a e93 convertible or maybe even a f30 m3 depending on how it looks.

I miss the e92 but im quite surprised how comfortable the e500 is as a DD. I do miss the rush of "spirited" driving.

Here are some pics:

2003 E500

Nine · 11-21-2011, 04:06 PM

I just don't understand this thread.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-21-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

I just don't understand this thread.

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BMW Fanatic · 11-21-2011, 04:29 PM

Why did you decide to get rid of the M3? Congrats on the E, my dads 550 is one of the most comfortable rides I've ever been in. Period.

THE TECH · 11-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Front bumper looks like it's been repainted.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-21-2011, 04:37 PM

Can you call the E500 a beater since it's your only car? You'd have to of kept the M3 in the garage/driveway, and bought the E500 to use as a DD to call it a 'beater'.

mmm def · 11-21-2011, 04:39 PM

You don't have to justify why you do anything. You want something else, you want something else. Plain and simple.

dpiette · 11-21-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm def

You don't have to justify why you do anything. You want something else, you want something else. Plain and simple.

+1

DesertEagle50 · 11-21-2011, 05:49 PM

Definitely a beater

goto35 · 11-21-2011, 05:58 PM

my point was i miss the m3! i mean come on im still writing on the m3 forum! Just wanted to share another car that i got. I will be purchasing another m3 in the next year (or until i can find the right color combo/price e93.)

I have 3 cars (infiniti ex35, e36 bmw with 40k original miles, this e500 and the wifes camry) Of all my cars (i seems to change them every few years) ive loved the m3 the most. I had my e46 for over 5 years and loved it! Had the e92 for about a year.

Was not trying to be rude...

Brucewonder · 11-21-2011, 05:58 PM

grats on the car. I went the opposite...I switched from a w211 to the M3. Becareful tho, the brakes on those things are horrible, super soft

goto35 · 11-21-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by M3DriverE92

Definitely a beater

i used to hate the e class but riding in it isnt soo bad. The plan is to sell the wife's camry and give her this e 500 and for me to purchase another m. At some point it gets hard to maintain/park 4 cars!

goto35 · 11-21-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brucewonder

grats on the car. I went the opposite...I switched from a w211 to the M3. Becareful tho, the brakes on those things are horrible, super soft

what year was your w211?

JOM3JO · 11-21-2011, 06:07 PM

me too.....if E55 or E63 AMG,might be another story....

CarbonAlpine · 11-21-2011, 06:09 PM

I see you have the newer style tail lights...was that added?

Simma · 11-21-2011, 07:16 PM

Congratulations on the car. My dad use to have an E500 and it is a VERY comfortable car to drive. I love it.

goto35 · 11-21-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonAlpine

I see you have the newer style tail lights...was that added?

yes new previous owner added new headlights and HID's. I just ordered a Dynavin with backup camera today ($500 from ebay) I'll get that installed soon.

mesropb23 · 11-21-2011, 08:07 PM

My mom has an e500..amazing car

Ateam · 11-21-2011, 08:11 PM

Since you started the thread, atleast mention why you sold? Only to get a new m3 in a year. This never made sense to me.

Also, if that is a beater for you than life is not bad at all! I pet its a very cush ride. Think it still has 360hp doesn't it? Should pull pretty well

Rob@StrasseWheels · 11-21-2011, 11:40 PM

Congrats, those E500 drive nice!! Good luck finding your E93/F30 M3 when it's time!

TK-421 · 11-22-2011, 02:10 PM

Why would you get the V8 model for your "beater"?

TK-421 · 11-22-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Front bumper looks like it's been repainted.

Definitely

11-21-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
goto35 Lieutenant 181 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 12 m3 cars in 14 years :) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles, ca iTrader: (0)	sold the e92 just bought the following beater last week: 2003 E500 with 80k miles in like new shape. My plan is to drive it for a year and get into a e93 convertible or maybe even a f30 m3 depending on how it looks. I miss the e92 but im quite surprised how comfortable the e500 is as a DD. I do miss the rush of "spirited" driving. Here are some pics: 2003 E500 __________________ F83 M4 - SIX SPEED Build thread: 2015 F83 Mineral Grey 6-Speed Manual https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1856042 Last edited by goto35; 11-21-2011 at 04:46 PM..
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-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. 702 Rep 4,728 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Can you call the E500 a beater since it's your only car? You'd have to of kept the M3 in the garage/driveway, and bought the E500 to use as a DD to call it a 'beater'.
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mmm def Colonel 146 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	You don't have to justify why you do anything. You want something else, you want something else. Plain and simple.
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goto35 Lieutenant 181 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 12 m3 cars in 14 years :) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles, ca iTrader: (0)	my point was i miss the m3! i mean come on im still writing on the m3 forum! Just wanted to share another car that i got. I will be purchasing another m3 in the next year (or until i can find the right color combo/price e93.) I have 3 cars (infiniti ex35, e36 bmw with 40k original miles, this e500 and the wifes camry) Of all my cars (i seems to change them every few years) ive loved the m3 the most. I had my e46 for over 5 years and loved it! Had the e92 for about a year. Was not trying to be rude... __________________ F83 M4 - SIX SPEED Build thread: 2015 F83 Mineral Grey 6-Speed Manual https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1856042
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	grats on the car. I went the opposite...I switched from a w211 to the M3. Becareful tho, the brakes on those things are horrible, super soft __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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Simma First Lieutenant 29 Rep 333 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the car. My dad use to have an E500 and it is a VERY comfortable car to drive. I love it.
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