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Apr 4, 2006 | 09:38 PM

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93 R1

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o.k.

Apr 4, 2006 | 09:44 PM

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93 R1

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Originally Posted by Sidewayznoob' post='812067' date='Apr 4 2006, 07:51 PM

so what job do you have that allows you to drive cars for a living? I want that job lol...

I'm a master certified Mercedes tech. I run the used car department, so I personally drive or ride in everything that comes through the dealership. BMW, Porsche, etc...

Apr 5, 2006 | 08:46 AM

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Dysfnctnl85

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The CL65 is the TT V12 with ungodly torque correct?

The parking deck for my apt is shared with a restaurant that valet's in the lower two levels...there was a '65 there the other day...there's no way in hell I would valet that car!

"Here, let me pay you and I'll park it."

612hp/737tq if auto sites are correct...how do you keep that on the pavement?

On an unrelated note, I will say this, if I was given the opportunity of owning an M5 or an E55, I would have to side with the E55...

Apr 5, 2006 | 11:45 AM

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Black8

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Some people just have to have 3 pedals and a shifter.....I'm one of those guys. No way I'd give up an E39 M5(let alone Dinan modded), for a porky (but straightline fast) boring super luxo barge.

Apr 6, 2006 | 08:29 PM

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j9fd3s

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Originally Posted by SilverSeven' post='811502' date='Apr 1 2006, 05:45 PM

Sounds about right. They do weigh 4000lbs remember. 10 lbs per hp in the BMW vs probably the same or slightly better in a slighly more aerodynamic "stockish" FD.

But this is an M5, not a 540i. There are many more differences than you might think. A 540i with 400hp still won't even come close to an M6 with 400hp around a track.

yeah a stock 2000m5 felt much faster than the dianan 540is.