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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
- shuey
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Curious to know what everyone’s top 5 BMW’s would be to own, money no object, in order of preference (feel free to add why if you picked each).
To start you off here’s my “work in progress” list:
1. One of the below
2. 1M coupe / M3 CSL E46 (manual conversion) / M2 CS (2020) (still deciding which one)
3. Z8
4. E9 3.0 CSL / 507 coupe / Z4M coupe (still deciding which)
5. Z3 M coupe (how it looks) / e34 M5 Touring (rarity) / e61 M5 Touring (because of the v10)
If anyone needs some inspiration, check out autotraders top 100:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/100 ... -bmws-ever
Would have love to do a top ten poll, based on points awarded by order of preference, but not sure that’s poss on the forum - if anyone knows, then let me know how.
To start you off here’s my “work in progress” list:
1. One of the below
2. 1M coupe / M3 CSL E46 (manual conversion) / M2 CS (2020) (still deciding which one)
3. Z8
4. E9 3.0 CSL / 507 coupe / Z4M coupe (still deciding which)
5. Z3 M coupe (how it looks) / e34 M5 Touring (rarity) / e61 M5 Touring (because of the v10)
If anyone needs some inspiration, check out autotraders top 100:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/100 ... -bmws-ever
Would have love to do a top ten poll, based on points awarded by order of preference, but not sure that’s poss on the forum - if anyone knows, then let me know how.
M2 OG / Manual / Grey
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Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
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Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
- scootr
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
The Z8 and M5 are definitely on my list
E89 3.0L 6 MT gone

Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
Michelin P4s
Bilstein struts & shocks
Luxon tower brace
- Ozyboyross
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Bmw 2002ti
Bmw z3m coupe
Bmw i8
Bmw m5 v10
Bmw 1m coupe
But tbh there’s plenty more I’d be just as happy with lol
Bmw z3m coupe
Bmw i8
Bmw m5 v10
Bmw 1m coupe
But tbh there’s plenty more I’d be just as happy with lol
Currently Zedless but hopefully not for long!
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Z8
507
Z4M roadster
Z4 Alpina
M3 CSL
507
Z4M roadster
Z4 Alpina
M3 CSL
Black M roady
Black E85 3.0 si manual
Mineral grey E89 35is
Black E89 35i manual
2 red MR2 mk 2 T bars
Black E85 3.0 si manual
Mineral grey E89 35is
Black E89 35i manual
2 red MR2 mk 2 T bars
- -Tom-
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
M1 (not 1M)
E9 CSL
507 (c)
Z4 MC
Z3 M Coupe
(I absolutely love the noise of the s85 though ... listen to them on YouTube far too often
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E9 CSL
507 (c)
Z4 MC
Z3 M Coupe
(I absolutely love the noise of the s85 though ... listen to them on YouTube far too often

Last edited by -Tom- on Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:56 pm, edited 2 times in total.
-Z4 M Coupe, Silver Grey, Imola Red Nappa, carbon leather, CSLs, SuperSprint Race, Track Mode Enabled
-Tesla M3 LR
Previous - 3.0 si sport roadster, Silver Grey with Oregon Pearl Grey leather, Piano black, EIbach Pro, Stubby
-Tesla M3 LR
Previous - 3.0 si sport roadster, Silver Grey with Oregon Pearl Grey leather, Piano black, EIbach Pro, Stubby
- Mr Tidy
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Hmm, only 5 you say!
BMW M1 (also NOT 1M).
E9 CSL
Z4MC
E39 M5
Z8
But by tomorrow I'd probably post slightly differently!
BMW M1 (also NOT 1M).
E9 CSL
Z4MC
E39 M5
Z8
But by tomorrow I'd probably post slightly differently!

Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
2002ti
Z4 3.0 coupe
M3 CSL
M140i
Supra (it is a BMW Z4 afterall)
Z4 3.0 coupe
M3 CSL
M140i
Supra (it is a BMW Z4 afterall)

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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
[quote=ColinBR post_id=1755993 time=1593380042 user_id=34280
Supra (it is a BMW Z4 afterall)
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Not my post but I’d let you have it Colin...
Supra (it is a BMW Z4 afterall)

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Not my post but I’d let you have it Colin...

Black M roady
Black E85 3.0 si manual
Mineral grey E89 35is
Black E89 35i manual
2 red MR2 mk 2 T bars
Black E85 3.0 si manual
Mineral grey E89 35is
Black E89 35i manual
2 red MR2 mk 2 T bars
- shuey
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
And the other 3?
M2 OG / Manual / Grey
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
- shuey
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
M coupe? - z3 or 1m coupe-Tom- wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:23 pm M1 (not 1M)
E9 CSL
507
Z4MC
M Coupe
(I absolutely love the noise of the s85 though ... listen to them on YouTube far too often)
M2 OG / Manual / Grey
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
- shuey
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Lol fair enough - you’ve sort of justified itColinBR wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:34 pm 2002ti
Z4 3.0 coupe
M3 CSL
M140i
Supra (it is a BMW Z4 afterall)![]()
M2 OG / Manual / Grey
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
Previous
Z4C Si Sport / Manual / Alpine White
350Z VQ35DE / Manual / Silver
Seat Leon Cupra MKII / Manual / Silver
Ford Puma 1.7
Rover 214 Si (I know!)
- buzyg
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
I bought my favourite.
M635I is about the only other BMW I ever really liked the look of.
Nothing in the current range floats my boat I'm afraid.


M635I is about the only other BMW I ever really liked the look of.

Nothing in the current range floats my boat I'm afraid.

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- -Tom-
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Z3 ! Edited

-Z4 M Coupe, Silver Grey, Imola Red Nappa, carbon leather, CSLs, SuperSprint Race, Track Mode Enabled
-Tesla M3 LR
Previous - 3.0 si sport roadster, Silver Grey with Oregon Pearl Grey leather, Piano black, EIbach Pro, Stubby
-Tesla M3 LR
Previous - 3.0 si sport roadster, Silver Grey with Oregon Pearl Grey leather, Piano black, EIbach Pro, Stubby
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
Gotta add some racecars in there
1. V12 LMR
2. M3 GTR
3. 850csi
4. E63 M6
5. E46 M3 CSL

1. V12 LMR
2. M3 GTR
3. 850csi
4. E63 M6
5. E46 M3 CSL
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What’s your top 5 BMWs ever to own, money no object?
1.Z8 (in blue or silver)
2.507 (in any colour)
3.M635csi (in blue)
4.M4 CS (in Blue). Or GTS (in Orange)
5.2002 turbo (in white)
6.E30 M3 Evo sport 2 in Black or Red. Or Johnny Cecotto edition in Nagaro Silver (silver-Grey
7. Z4m Roadster (blue or red) Or Silver Grey M Coupe
Sorry,struggled to keep to just 5,lol....but the so did op,lol
2.507 (in any colour)
3.M635csi (in blue)
4.M4 CS (in Blue). Or GTS (in Orange)
5.2002 turbo (in white)
6.E30 M3 Evo sport 2 in Black or Red. Or Johnny Cecotto edition in Nagaro Silver (silver-Grey
7. Z4m Roadster (blue or red) Or Silver Grey M Coupe
Sorry,struggled to keep to just 5,lol....but the so did op,lol

Interlagos Blue M RDSTR,2008. Logic7 dsp Hifi;satnav,stubby,htd seats,etc,etc.
Black 2005 3.0i NOW SOLD(and missed)