| rocky1536 |
11-24-2009 09:16 PM |
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Originally Posted by chilliwilli
(Post 683645)
I provided a source of reference to refute your claim that there are tuned E53's out there that are quicker than a true X5M. Feel free to provide a source for a tuned E53 capable of clearing 60mph in less than 4 seconds flat (aside from E53 LM)...then we can debate.
If rebadging ones car with a performance oriented badge has nothing to do with performance...what does it have to do with? I have yet to see a true performance auto with badging of one with less performance.
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Wait a second- you provided a page number for a magazine..Were you expecting I would be able to find a back issue and actually be able to look at the article you referenced? ATLEAST give me a link.
Either way, it is completely beside the point. It seems as though you saw the word "disagree" and just couldn't take it.
First of all, car and driver hasn't tested more than a handful of e53's. To assume that, because a magazine says so, there are no heavily modified e53's (even with complete engine swaps) that could compete with an x5 M is just rediculous. That being said, my point had NOTHING to do with an e53 outperforming an x5m.
What I said was that no matter how fast the vehicle (even if it is faster than the real thing), if it doesn't say "M" from the factory, it shouldn't have an "M" badge, because its not an "M". So what it has to do with is misrepresentation of the vehicle, not performance. An "M" is a model line, not specifically a performance rating. Just because a heavily modified 335i could be faster than a stock M3, doesn't mean BMW should send the owner an M badge to stick on the car-thats just stupid.
If you are looking for a formalized debate, you've got the wrong venue. I hav better things to do then find a source that shows there is such thing as a sub 4.0 second 0-60 e53, though logic would suggest that it has been done. That litterally had nothing to do with my statement... |
