Infinity M45?

[93dx_hatch]

@amspimpwagon

Your list of possible cars is the same as my list of possible cars. LoL. Except the m45, because no matter how much I love that car, I cant buy it because it doesnt come standard.

I wanted a 530i, and v70r but the maintenance costs also are stopping me from committing to buying one.

From what I have read on the 5series and s60R/v70R, they are both going to need a complete front suspension overhaul at some point in their (relatively) early life.
The 5 will also need a cooling system overhaul, and I guess the seals on the VANOS go and thats a good buck if you have to go to the dealer. I know there are people on here who know more about BMWs, so hopefully they will chime in.

If you look at the basic specs of the three cars, they are all pretty much the same mileage wise, and front what I can tell after sitting in all of them except the M45, comfort too. But I would guess that the BMW is going to out handle the Volvo, and definitely the M45.
I dont know what your preference is on transmission, but all of these cars (minus the M45) can be had with a 6 speed or an automatic.
I threw the Audi A6 2.7T in since thats in the same class pretty much, and might be another good choice.
Obviously if your looking to make more power than stock, the Volvo and the Audi would be your two choices.

2004 M45:
4.5L V8
3851lbs
HP - 340
TQ - 333

MPG 17/23---------16/22
21.1 gal tank

2005 s60R:
2.5T I5
3693lbs
HP 300
TQ 295

MPG 18/24---------16/23
18 gal tank

2003 540i: I chose the 03 because I am going to assume your not a Bangle lover. LoL
4.4L V8
3803lbs
HP 290
TQ 324

MPG 18/24-----------14/21
18.5 gal tank

2004 Audi A6:
2.7T V6
3958lbs
HP 250
TQ 258

MPG 18/25-----------16/23
18.5 gal tank

those are all the MPGs i got from Fuel economy.gov