and anyone who prefers to drive analog cars. Neat podcast comparing e39 M5 to a 2022 M5 Competition.
For the e39 M5 owners…
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They remind me of the famous Car Talk thesis that two people that do not know what they are talking about know less than a single person that does not know what he is talking about:
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As Read: The Andy Scale
Andy R. Marlboro, VT 05344 Dear Click and Clack, I am writing to offer profound thanks to you for resolving an important philosophical question that has been heatedly debated for the last twenty years. The rumination began on a construction site one summer in the early 1970's, as my friend Jamie...
Just finally watched the whole thing. I have to agree with a lot of it. In my opinion, the e39 M5 is the best car BMW has ever and will ever make. The e9 might be the best looking but the 1999-2003 M5 is the best. We bought a 2003 in 2007, it was my wife's daily for 5 years - it was so good to us. I regretted selling it and finally bought another one almost 5 years ago. Out of the e9, my new e46 M3, and it - the M5 is my favorite to drive!
Good to hear from an actual owner. Having one in the best color (IMHO) is nice bonus.
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Having E9, E24, E36, and E39 M5 I say: They are all similar and they are all different. I have no favorite.
The podcast is contrarian on the M5 going away from rack and pinion. Others complained about that decision.
The podcast is contrarian on the M5 going away from rack and pinion. Others complained about that decision.
One of my favorite lines ever from Car Talk went something like this:They remind me of the famous Car Talk thesis that two people that do not know what they are talking about know less than a single person that does not know what he is talking about:
As Read: The Andy Scale
Andy R. Marlboro, VT 05344 Dear Click and Clack, I am writing to offer profound thanks to you for resolving an important philosophical question that has been heatedly debated for the last twenty years. The rumination began on a construction site one summer in the early 1970's, as my friend Jamie...
"All used Volvos cost $6,000. If you buy a $1,000 used one, you'll be looking at $5,000 of repairs. If you buy one for $5,000, you'll need $1,000 worth of work done on it."
This was in the 80s and as such, I believe it was probably pretty accurate.
I swear by my 1987 Volvo 240 station wagon.
I put 250k miles on it, original drivetrain. That means a Net Present Value of 80k$ in gas alone, or so.
Who cares about the 13k$ I paid for it or a few repairs.
PS: The most memorable Car Talk wisdom is:
"If a man speaks in the forest, and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?"