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

[UpSideDownDesi]

Kind off want a break from imported compact rockets, very much fun, but now I want something bit on the luxury side. I still want style, class, and oomph factor. Just torn between what to go with:

#1 Choice-01+ E39 M5
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4.9 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 394 hp
Torque: 368 ft-lbs.

#2 Choice- 03+ Jaguar S-Type R
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 SuperCharged
Base Engine Size: 4.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 390 hp
Torque: 399 ft-lbs.

#3 Choice- 01+ 740IL
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 282 hp
Torque: 324 ft-lbs.

#4 Choice- 98+ LS400
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 290 hp
Torque: 300 ft-lbs.

#5 Choice- 03+ E55
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Supercharged
Base Engine Size: 5.5 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 469 hp
Torque: 516 ft-lbs.

#6 Choice- 01+ S500/55
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 5 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 302 hp
Torque: 339 ft-lbs.

S55
Base Engine Size: 5.5 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 493 hp
Torque: 516 ft-lbs


#7 Choice- 01+ Jaguar XJR
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 390 hp
Torque: 399 ft-lbs.

All great cars, performance/price wise, M5 & the S-Type R are my top picks and hard to decide on. I get a blower with S-Type R, $3000-$5,000 grand cheaper than M5. M5 blows everything on the list other than E55, still at a very handsome price.

If I go only price wise then it’s gonna be fight between LS400 and 740IL. A good $5,000-$10,000 cheaper than two above.

Rest I am gonna jump on if I find a deal that is just simply can’t be refused.

All will get modded lighlty, wheels, I/H/E, drop, and exterior lip kit.

What do y’all think about each?

[blackboi50]

sunny i know you!!! u are not gonna want to transition from a STi to a 740il!!!! u will feel like a grandpa!!!!

i say no LS or jag!!!

def do the M5 or i dunno how u feel on mercedes but check out the E55 or if your pockets are deep do a S55-S60..........1

[UpSideDownDesi]

lol the Jag S-Type R will Surprise you of what it's capable of. 740il and ls400 will be more on crusing vip style, with lil bite to them. Yea if i can find a M5 the way i like it, def gonna get it.

But true on if i ever let go of the STi.

[blackboi50]

lol the Jag S-Type R will Surprise you of what it's capable of. 740il and ls400 will be more on crusing vip style, with lil bite to them. Yea if i can find a M5 the way i like it, def gonna get it.

yea but jaguar S-type just looks hideous .......yea the LS and 740 can be done VIP but are u really ready to chill like that!!!

i dunno those are grandpa cars imo!!!!! ........but S60's are super nice!!!....1

[UpSideDownDesi]

yea but jaguar S-type just looks hideous .......yea the LS and 740 can be done VIP but are u really ready to chill like that!!!

i dunno those are grandpa cars imo!!!!! ........but S60's are super nice!!!....1

no sir you are comparing a regular S-Type with R version, different front facia, and rear end:

[Kamikaze]

I vote for the E55. I rode in an 04 and have wanted one ever since.

[AirMax95]

E55 AMG......

[YoTa_BoX]

My pick would be M5

[fivex684]

I voted for the S Type R. I have always liked them, such a great all around car.

[UpSideDownDesi]

E55 AMG......

if i can find one in the price range of a M5, then hell ya. Mercs don't their value for shit, so it will be pointless for me to pay good $$$$ only for it drop like US economy.

[UpSideDownDesi]

I voted for the S Type R. I have always liked them, such a great all around car.

it is a very refined car, and not as common as others. No that bad to maintain either.

[Alan®]

M5-Yes.
Jag-No.Just a big ford not worth the money not that nice on the inside
BMW-Maybe.
Lexus-If you still want speed kiss that good buy
E55-HELL YESS
S55-Don't expect much in the way of handeling
Jag-Again no thank you

[Alan®]

if i can find one in the price range of a M5, then hell ya. Mercs don't their value for shit, so it will be pointless for me to pay good $$$$ only for it drop like US economy.

E55's are going for pennies right now. $25-$35K. Hit ebay you will find all kinds of great deals.

For me it comes down to the M5 Vs. the E55.The M5 is great but not as much power as the Merc. Also the Merc is easier get more power out of but the transmission is something that makes me go ehhhhhhhhhhhh. What it really comes down to between these two is transmission/styling/power expectations.If I was you i'd be very torn between these two but would probably ultimately go with the mer. Just better bang for the buck IMHO.

[OneSlow5pt0]

love Jags,so deff s-type R or check out some XKRs

E55s are nice too and ofcourse M5s

[UpSideDownDesi]

M5-Yes.
Jag-No.Just a big ford not worth the money not that nice on the inside
BMW-Maybe.
Lexus-If you still want speed kiss that good buy
E55-HELL YESS
S55-Don't expect much in the way of handeling
Jag-Again no thank you

Interior isn't bad on the S-Typer R



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyvF6...eature=related

S-Type R seems to be very under estimated car, but car is very capable with very light mods. Pully, I/E (full), and it really becomes alive. It's doesn't have the handling factor of M5, nor does it have Stick (it's a 6spd auto...good tranny from reviews). M5 will still remain my top choice, but if i find a nice deal on S-Type R, i am really not going to think twice. Same if i find a E55 pretty close to M5 pricing then i'll take e55 over all of the above.

[Oz10]

I'd definitely go for a bimmer. probably the M5 if I were you.

[NevrNufTorq]

have to go with the jag...just dont see as many of them and so a lil more standouttish for lack of a better expression

[Bruce Leroy]

I would either get the e55amg, or the m5.

I would not get either jags, simply because I hate them. And i drive a new xjr on the regular.

Same with the lexus.

I'd rather get a 745 than a 740. Much nicer IMO.

[Atlblkz06]

E55 first choice.

Whatever you do, DONT buy a Jag. They feel great - very nice interior, very opulent, excellent seats, great power. But it'll spend more time in the shop than in your garage. I know more people with problems than happiness. (~5)

[Alan®]

what are you looking to spend sunny cuase like i said you can get a e55 for way less than a m5

[UpSideDownDesi]

what are you looking to spend sunny cuase like i said you can get a e55 for way less than a m5

i haven't seen a e55 priced lower than a E39 M5 since i can go as back as 01 on those or late 00 production models sine they have Vanos and updated Piston Rings. From 23,000-25,000...i don't finance my cars reason i wanna stay as low as i can, more cash in my pocket lol.

[Alan®]

i haven't seen a e55 priced lower than a E39 M5 since i can go as back as 01 on those or late 00 production models sine they have Vanos and updated Piston Rings. From 23,000-25,000...i don't finance my cars reason i wanna stay as low as i can, more cash in my pocket lol.

willing to travel

[Alan®]

here you go

25.5K

[UpSideDownDesi]

have to go with the jag...just dont see as many of them and so a lil more standouttish for lack of a better expression

agreed , M5's are becoming very common. Someone tell me last time they saw a S-Type R .

I would either get the e55amg, or the m5.

I would not get either jags, simply because I hate them. And i drive a new xjr on the regular.

Same with the lexus.

I'd rather get a 745 than a 740. Much nicer IMO.

I'll be test driving each on of them before i end up in one. Buy yea, XJR seems too plushy reason my last choice. Why do you hate them?

Yea either or on 7 Series, but i don't like the new body style..gonna keep it between 00-03.

E55 first choice.

Whatever you do, DONT buy a Jag. They feel great - very nice interior, very opulent, excellent seats, great power. But it'll spend more time in the shop than in your garage. I know more people with problems than happiness. (~5)

That is what i would like to hear. What are they usually in the shop for, weakness? I have been reading reviews so far not one on S Type-R reliability. Everyone appraised on it's build quality compared to standard S-Types.

here you go

25.5K

I am willing to travel for M5, S-Type R, E55, and S55. Rest are dime a dozen.

Link not working. I found a 02 M5 for under 20k and a 02 m5 good as off the showroom floor for $23.5k. Sucks i won't buy till i move both of my current garage queens out or else i would have a M5 in my garage rite now.

[Alan®]

More results

[Alan®]

replacement link for first one

[Alan®]

Link not working. I found a 02 M5 for under 20k and a 02 m5 good as off the showroom floor for $23.5k. Sucks i won't buy till i move both of my current cars out or else i would have a M5 in my garage rite now.

Damn when did the m5 prices take a nose dive?

[UpSideDownDesi]

Damn when did the m5 prices take a nose dive?

Just gotta talk to them, and be good with words. You'd be surprised how bad the economy is hitting some people. I know for fact some of the M's i am looking at will be gone in a week or so . Those are the only two i was able to find with such price, rest are still premium for a nice/clean M.

[Alan®]

Just gotta talk to them, and be good with words. You'd be surprised how bad the economy is hitting some people. I know for fact some of the M's i am looking at will be gone in a week or so . Those are the only two i was able to find with such price, rest are still premium for a nice/clean M.

Yea i was gonna say last i saw they were still fetchin about the same if not more than a E55.

[Atlblkz06]

Jags? Man their powertrain is complete shit. Stuff will randomly not work. The car is moody and it will suddenly refuse to start (not the battery either).

You need one of these brotha...

[Bruce Leroy]

I'll be test driving each on of them before i end up in one. Buy yea, XJR seems too plushy reason my last choice. Why do you hate them?

I don't like the way they drive... very isolated feeling. The interiors are boring. And their styling is just so so. They don't have the road presence that a bmw or benz has.

[GGPIS3]

i say go with an 05 LS430... i have one for sale

[2turbo4u]

I was told the M5 have a engine problem that requires the hold engine to come out to get fixed. My barber Bmw tech had one and sold it and so did his friends. If you want I can find out what was the problem with them.
7 series rims and ballin
Type R sleeper of the bunch, but Jag reliability record speaks for it self
Lexus rims and suspension and V.I.P
E55 straight ballsy
S500 just rims and ganster
I say just buy my car and your almost there with all of them haha!

[Alan®]

the only problem i have heard out of m5's is that in somce cases they burn oil.

[OneSlow5pt0]

how bout a CTS-V? its in ur price range

[UpSideDownDesi]

I was told the M5 have a engine problem that requires the hold engine to come out to get fixed. My barber Bmw tech had one and sold it and so did his friends. If you want I can find out what was the problem with them.

the only problem i have heard out of m5's is that in somce cases they burn oil.

correct and correct, but those were early production M5's later 2000 Models, and 01+ the problem was fixed.

[UpSideDownDesi]

how bout a CTS-V? its in ur price range

yea but they are still close to a e39 m5 pricing, and no way in hell i am buying that over a M5. I'll happy take the S-Type-V over it too.

[UpSideDownDesi]

Jags? Man their powertrain is complete shit. Stuff will randomly not work. The car is moody and it will suddenly refuse to start (not the battery either).

You need one of these brotha...

Big ballin, i can def see myself UpSideDown after trying to take a corner in one of those lol.

I know Jags are infamous from reliability issues, but these complaints were mostly from X-Type (garbage)...those were pretty much Euro Mondeo in different skin. 3.0 S-Types are in same category since they share lot with X-type mechanically. Even S-Type 4.0's are plagued with problem because they have the 5speed auto from 3.0. Jag really stepped build quality when it came to S-Type R, new 6spd auto tranny (same as 745il), reworked engine. If i do buy a S-Type R, it will be 04+ so all the early production kinks are worked out.

[OneSlow5pt0]

yea but they are still close to a e39 m5 pricing, and no way in hell i am buying that over a M5. I'll happy take the S-Type-V over it too.

o,ok yea man just throwing some more cars to consider out there,u know

and i know CTS-Vs are reliable,aside from the early ones' rear ends were weak.

yea i deff like the s type,E55 and M5

[pankopp]

it sounds like you have already made up your mind... in the last 39 posts you have defended the S-Type R for just about half of them...

Go for the S-Type R, be different...