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Originally Posted by impolyt_one
S5 is far better looking than the 4; I don't know if it's $60K good-looking, definitely not '$60K couple year old Carrera 2 good-looking' but it is alright.

S5 is a great car. Unfortunately with the M3 at the same price and the ridiculously good BMW lease rates of late, a very hard to justify purchase.
 

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^yeah, i don't lease anymore anyway
 

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Originally Posted by username79
S5 is a great car. Unfortunately with the M3 at the same price and the ridiculously good BMW lease rates of late, a very hard to justify purchase.

+1... and I'd put a set of ACS Type V 20" wheels on the M3 as well. (5)
 

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I drive a Smart Forfour tuned by Brabus. If I had to choose between the S5 and the M3, I would prefer the Bmw M3.
 

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Traded in my Fiat 124 Spider for a BMW 5 series with a v8...


Call me a cock, but I love it.
Well... Love everything but that damn idrive!
 

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Originally Posted by thekunk07
^yeah, i don't lease anymore anyway

Why would you not lease when TCO is lower than buying? This is the case for several automobiles available now, including the M3.
 

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^whats the mf and res for the m3 this month?
 

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Originally Posted by jet
^whats the mf and res for the m3 this month?
Coupe .00180 (If you use MSDs, and you should, .00150) 59% residual, Convertible 66% residual In other words, they're giving them away.
 

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i dunno, never feel like the car is mine when i lease.
 

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Originally Posted by thekunk07
drove s4 and s5, can't decide

Tough choice... what year are you looking at in the S5? 2010? Coupe or cab?

IMO, the S5 is a much better looking car than the S4 (which is just not aggressive looking enough for me).

The B8 S4 with the 3.0T is quicker stock and has MUCH better tuning potential then the S5 with the 4.2V8. Also, from what I have heard, the new sport diff in the B8 S4 is great.

The S5 coupe with the 3.0T (like the S5 cabriolet has) would be a great combination.

How important is performance to you vs aesthetics?
 

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Originally Posted by thekunk07
i dunno, never feel like the car is mine when i lease.

Unless you pay cash, a financed car is not technically yours either.

Me? If it's in my garage and I have the keys? It's "mine" for all intents and purposes.
 

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^yeah, i pay cash, don't like monthly payments, which is another reason i gave up leasing
 

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performance. i have a 3.2 l a3 now, and am thinking i may hold off.

Originally Posted by brianja
Tough choice... what year are you looking at in the S5? 2010? Coupe or cab?

IMO, the S5 is a much better looking car than the S4 (which is just not aggressive looking enough for me).

The B8 S4 with the 3.0T is quicker stock and has MUCH better tuning potential then the S5 with the 4.2V8. Also, from what I have heard, the new sport diff in the B8 S4 is great.

The S5 coupe with the 3.0T (like the S5 cabriolet has) would be a great combination.

How important is performance to you vs aesthetics?
 

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