My new ride - "The Red Rocket"
06-29-2007, 04:12 AM
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My new ride - "The Red Rocket"
At least that's what my kids call it... fastest car I've ever driven or ridden in.
Vital stats are:
- 2001 M5, Imola Red w/ Sport Interior
- 29k miles
- Bone stock w/ all options (front & rear park distance control, Alcantera head liner, DSP sound system, fold-down rear seats, and rear window shades)
- One year left on a zero-deductible Platinum warranty
Oh yeah, and 400 HP.
It's not a 993, in fact hard to compare the two... the Bimmer's a lot more civilized and less "connected" than the Porsche was. Comfort is definitely at a premium though and I'd never sat in a seat that held me just right until now.
Anyway, I feel lucky to have found such a nice example to replace the p-car, and believe I've achieved my goal of finding some balance between my need for speed AND practicality.
Enjoy, and see you all around.
Vital stats are:
- 2001 M5, Imola Red w/ Sport Interior
- 29k miles
- Bone stock w/ all options (front & rear park distance control, Alcantera head liner, DSP sound system, fold-down rear seats, and rear window shades)
- One year left on a zero-deductible Platinum warranty
Oh yeah, and 400 HP.
It's not a 993, in fact hard to compare the two... the Bimmer's a lot more civilized and less "connected" than the Porsche was. Comfort is definitely at a premium though and I'd never sat in a seat that held me just right until now.
Anyway, I feel lucky to have found such a nice example to replace the p-car, and believe I've achieved my goal of finding some balance between my need for speed AND practicality.
Enjoy, and see you all around.
06-29-2007, 10:34 AM
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Red Rocket aka The Beast 
Did you make your way over to http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/index.php yet?
Can't agree on the less connected comment. The e39M5 is a very tossable chassis. Maybe after more seat time your opinion may change. Unless you mean the 993 is more raw.
Did you make your way over to http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/index.php yet?
Can't agree on the less connected comment. The e39M5 is a very tossable chassis. Maybe after more seat time your opinion may change. Unless you mean the 993 is more raw.
06-29-2007, 10:50 AM
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I had a black 02. Great cars. I like the two-tone interior in yours. If I needed to replace the 993 with a four-door, it'd either be this or an S4 or S6.
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06-29-2007, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherEric
Me likey! Much nicer interiors than those in the newer models, which are awful IMHO.
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06-29-2007, 12:01 PM
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I just bought an E39 540i 6 speed as a DD to go along with the 993. It will be interesting to compair the two as after I get some seat time.
Oh, it also is Red! Not an M5 though!
I pick it up in Salt Lake City tommorow and start a 3000 mile road trip.
C ya
Oh, it also is Red! Not an M5 though!
I pick it up in Salt Lake City tommorow and start a 3000 mile road trip.
C ya
