Torn between next car, M5, 740il, s500/55, E55, Jag S-Type R, XJR, LS400??

[UpSideDownDesi]

e39 540i 6-speed, M5 coil-overs, universal STS remote turbo setup, done.

monster rite there, but that is the exact reason i am taking a brake from highly modifying cars....boost = constant trouble and headaches. I am not going for crazy speed with these cars.

[Kevykev]

M5 of course

[_Christian_]

M5 ...automatics don't belong on ~400+hp sport sedans.

[SLOWR/T]

I'm liking the Jag S-Type R or an Audi if you decide to go that way.

[Stillfly45]

my dad actually has a 05 Jag S type R w/ Navigation... Before he bought he actually test drove a E550 and a BMW 550i... The Type R is faster and is more comfortable than Benz and BMW. The interior is nice, it hasnt given him any problems, and its very fast. And if u get the S type R certified used, i think u can get a 6yr/100,000mi warranty and that was the main thing that drew my dad to the car.

I think u should go s type r, you dont see that many and they are very attractive, fast, and reliable.

[Alan®]

my dad actually has a 05 Jag S type R w/ Navigation... Before he bought he actually test drove a E550 and a BMW 550i... The Type R is faster and is more comfortable than Benz and BMW. The interior is nice, it hasnt given him any problems, and its very fast. And if u get the S type R certified used, i think u can get a 6yr/100,000mi warranty and that was the main thing that drew my dad to the car.

I think u should go s type r, you dont see that many and they are very attractive, fast, and reliable.

you realize the E550 and BMW 550i are complitely different from their performance counterparts right?

[1SICKLEX]

you realize the E550 and BMW 550i are complitely different from their performance counterparts right?

E550 and 550i are pretty much on par with performance with the S-type R and XJR. While those Jags are supercharged and have factory mods, they are not beasts. The E550 is a BEAST to drive, that V-8 is angry!!!

The 550i is all the car you need, its fantastic. And AMAZINGLY the price is in the low 30s already!!

You can get a manual 545 in the 20s!!!!

[Alan®]

E550 and 550i are pretty much on par with performance with the S-type R and XJR. While those Jags are supercharged and have factory mods, they are not beasts. The E550 is a BEAST to drive, that V-8 is angry!!!

The 550i is all the car you need, its fantastic. And AMAZINGLY the price is in the low 30s already!!

You can get a manual 545 in the 20s!!!!

Well I was talking about the 550i Vs. M5 and E550 Vs. E55 AMG.

what i was trying to say its like comparing apples to oranges

[VooDooXII]

Well I was talking about the 550i Vs. M5 and E550 Vs. E55 AMG.

what i was trying to say its like comparing apples to oranges

Or more like...apples to raw eggs.

[1SICKLEX]

Well I was talking about the 550i Vs. M5 and E550 Vs. E55 AMG.

what i was trying to say its like comparing apples to oranges

Not totally. The new 550 performs near on par with the old M5. The E550 also is close to the E55 AMG and actually surpasses the last generation E55 (which had 349 hp).

Mind you how will the car be driven. Most ALL of these cars are rarely pushed by owners. Many M5 owners who drive their cars hard chastise those that "garage" them.

The older cars have a more old school feel to them while newer cars continue to get heavier and add tech.

Its ones priorities really b/c its not like one car just blows everything away in every category.

The purist car here is a manual M5. The beast is the E55.

[VooDooXII]

my dad actually has a 05 Jag S type R w/ Navigation... Before he bought he actually test drove a E550 and a BMW 550i... The Type R is faster and is more comfortable than Benz and BMW. The interior is nice, it hasnt given him any problems, and its very fast. And if u get the S type R certified used, i think u can get a 6yr/100,000mi warranty and that was the main thing that drew my dad to the car.

I think u should go s type r, you dont see that many and they are very attractive, fast, and reliable.

Too bad it's one of the ugliest cars ever built.

[EJ25RUN]

Too bad it's one of the ugliest cars ever built.

x2 I would opt for the XJR in Jag terms.

[jfman]

Did you buy the M5? LMK if you need some pointers I own one.

[VooDooXII]

Actually...as it's been mentioned, a BMW Fiver with a stick shift would be a great bet.