# Infinity M45?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [August 3, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinity-m45/52619 "2008-08-03T18:11:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/infinity-m45/52619/24 "2008-08-05T05:41:47Z")

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> [@amspimpwagon](#):
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> 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](http://economy.gov)

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