Top Five BMW Cars Of All Time

"Raphmoe" (raphmoe) 12/04/2014 at 10:25 • Filed to: bmw, cars, journalism, raphmoe, i3, e39, m5

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I think BMW hit their styling zenith with the E39, with the E38 and E34 tying for a close second. For classics, which I consider worth of independent consideration, it's hard to beat the E9. The BMW i3 is the future, though, so it's #1 on the list. It's such a nice little quirky and unique car that I have fallen in love with it. It's great for the city, it's great for what it does, it's amazing because BMW just gets it. What say you Jalops?

5) E39 BMW M5

4) E38 BMW 7 Series

3) E34 BMW M5

2) E9 (2800CS)

1) BMW i3

OPPOsaurus WRX > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:27

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really? I think your missing # 1 and #2

Raphmoe > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2014 at 10:29

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Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.

Bluecold > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:30

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I disagree with most of your list, but putting the i3 at #1 is more than a little misguided. You called the i3 'little'? Have you seen it in person? It's huge. It's also ugly. It looks small and cute in pictures, and then in real life it's just a stupid ugly lump of a car.

EL_ULY > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:31

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..actually

lol :]

OPPOsaurus WRX > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:31

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i'll give you the e39 is the best looking M5 but the Z8 is the best looking BMW produced.

Raphmoe > Bluecold 12/04/2014 at 10:31

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What is your top 5 BMW list?

Raphmoe > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2014 at 10:33

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i just do not know how liveable roadsters would be for the long term so the bigger bmw cars made my list; what is your top 5?

djmt1 > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:38

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1. E60 M5.

Dat Noise.

2. E46 M3

Dat Noise.

3. E39 M5

Dat Noise.

4. 1M

Hmm Orange.

5. Isetta

Ahhh, isn't it adorable.

RazoE > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:39

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No. People only have one asshole, but too many damn opinions!!!

///Mvious > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:39

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I'm partial to the e39, as I've owned two (540i 6 MSport, M5)

However, I've got to disagree with you on a few points, mainly because you missed two gems:

BMW 328

and the 507

ThatbastardKurtis > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:42

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No e46 and e92 M3? Because they look soooo "right".

Bluecold > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:43

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Euro spec e28 M5 (sleeper racer)
E30 M3 Sport Evo (rally dominance)
3.0 CSL (road racing dominance)
Neue Klasse, simple, well constructed, driver focused cars.
i8, since it marks a transition from BMW as a conservative car manufacturer to one that's industry-leading.

Each of those cars started something at BMW, or at least represented something new.

Mattbob > djmt1 12/04/2014 at 10:43

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is list is better. The i3 is gross.

Milky > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:43

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Switch out the i3 for the i8 (i like the i3 but its not a top 5) and replace the 7 with the one that bankrupted the company. Then I'd agree.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:44

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and bonus round:

Mattbob > ///Mvious 12/04/2014 at 10:44

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507 can just completely replace the i3 in his list.

Raphmoe > RazoE 12/04/2014 at 10:44

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Oh look, another asshole opinion.

Raphmoe > Bluecold 12/04/2014 at 10:44

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that is why iChoose the i3

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:46

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Raphmoe is like an even more subtle Waymoe. I think that's scary.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:49

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You mention the E39 as the most stylish, but everything else is above it? Have you driven all of these cars?

The E9 drives like a truck. Very wooden and loose. You may yearn for the classic styling, but anything modern kills this in handling, power, and comfort.
The E38 is a barge. A nice barge, but still a barge.
The E34 and E39 M5s are both great, but in different ways: the E39 is the Bavarian muscle car while the E34 is lighter and buzzy in comparison. I'm partial to the E39 on the styling and power, but that's me.
If comparing 5-series, both the E60 and F10 535i beat out the E34 M5 (and in some ways the E39). Better suspension (the active roll bar is fantastic), engine (I even say the E60 535i is better around town and "normal" driving than the E60 M5), and ride. You may not like the looks, but both those cars are superior driving machines.

I haven't driven the i3, so I can't compare it, but I hear it's decently quick, but slow to change directions. Nice city car, but not a great drivers car. I'd put the i8 in this spot instead.

Kate's Dirty Sister > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 10:53

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5- X6 35i

4- X6 40d

3- X6 50i

2- X6 ActiveHybrid

1 - X6M

JEM > Bluecold 12/04/2014 at 10:56

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That's a damn good list.

BrtStlnd > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 11:03

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///Mvious > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2014 at 11:08

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Z8 is based off the 507, which is by far the more beautiful car.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 11:09

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...THIS! the best irresponsible first car off all time, r.i.p. the 6. I need to get back into an e24 seat again asap, can't wait for that moment.

waseem > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 11:09

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Bmw 2002tii?

1st gen m5?

850csi?

Z1?

M1?

Your list has no greatness

///Mvious > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/04/2014 at 11:12

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While I love the clownshoe, it's a take-it-or-leave-it model. Too many debate the beauty of this car; nobody can argue with the performance. Tough to have it in a list of "all time" greats for BMW.

This list is also missing the 2002 (someone elsewhere mentions the New Class)

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > It's a "Porch-uh" 12/04/2014 at 11:27

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This is a barge

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > djmt1 12/04/2014 at 11:45

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I prefer your list.

Schaefft > EL_ULY 12/04/2014 at 13:02

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A BMW diesel doesn't really make it a BMW. :p If you want to drive a Lincoln Mark coupe and still need your bimmer kick, do it like me and buy both a Mark and E39! Best of both worlds.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Raphmoe 12/04/2014 at 14:21

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You're clearly trolling.

Raphmoe > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/07/2014 at 16:07

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I do not do that Dave.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe 12/08/2014 at 11:32

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I will heartily agree with you that the i3 is absolutely under appreciated, and much more fun than people would imagine. I have fun every time I drive one.

Jonathan Harper > djmt1 12/08/2014 at 11:34

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FIFY:

4. 1M

DAT NOISE!

Jonathan Harper > Bluecold 12/08/2014 at 11:35

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Have you driven one?

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe 12/08/2014 at 11:36

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more great satire trolling from Raphmoe

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper 12/08/2014 at 11:36

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it is what raph's do

Bluecold > Jonathan Harper 12/08/2014 at 11:47

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Nope. I've seen a few though. My criticism was leveled at the exterior in any case.