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Originally Posted by PhDGirl
Is the M5 masculine? I don't think of any of the BMWs as particularly masculine or feminine. It's more for different life stages. Like the 3-series is pretty common as a first car, the 5-series is for middle-age and the 7-series is for rich older people.
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It's a large, heavy, V-10 powered sedan that screams from 0-60 in 4 seconds & change. I'd say that fits the qualifications for "guy car."
Also, M5 isn't just a 5 series. It's an "M" car (whole different engineering team within BMW). M cars are the epitome of masculinity. The M5 specifically is equipped with a 500 hp/383 tq V10 engine and after SMG was phased out, wasn't available with anything but a traditional stick shift (it's now available with the M DCT, which replaces the old SMG).
Even the interiors of the M cars, with their thick steering wheels (too thick for small hands and accompanied by heavy steering feel), M pedals & leather M shifter scream "this is a MAN'S car."
The highest end 5 - the 550i - is also a 'guy car.' So is the 335i - most women will generally opt for the 328, since they have no need for the additional 70 horses or any desire to modify their car for performance.
Where is a 3 series BMW common as a first car? Beverly Hills? First BMW, maybe..
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Originally Posted by Bruinrab
While they are GORGEOUS!  I still maintain that the Quattroporte's front fenders look like they belong on an Audi from certain angles. I just haven't found a pic to show that angle (imagine standing five feet away from the car, in line with column between front and rear door, and facing forwards - ie driving next to the car). And my car buff classmate was forced to agree with me. |
Never really noticed that before. But I don't have a problem with that per se.. Audis are very aesthetically pleasing vehicles -
S5
R8
RS6
But the GT coupe does blow the Quattroporte out of the water. It has to be one of the best looking cars I've ever seen.
more cars..
aston martin dbs coupe:
the new 911 gt2:
