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07-19-2005, 02:12 AM
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E55 1, M5 0.
Machine shoot out in Taiwan between E55 and M5, M5 lost control and crashed before testing completed.
Too bad. Luckily all three passengers on M5 survived with no serious injuries.
http://on.starblvd.net/cgi-bin/bbsmsg?qwer123&tr=50&b5
Too bad. Luckily all three passengers on M5 survived with no serious injuries.
http://on.starblvd.net/cgi-bin/bbsmsg?qwer123&tr=50&b5
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07-19-2005, 03:58 AM
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Wow, it's a miracle everyone made it out okay after a crash like this. But I wonder what the manuever the driver was trying to do when this happened. Granted, M5's aren't exactly renown for safety features but kinda hard to believe this happened.
Now that the car's trashed, wonder what they will do with the engine
Now that the car's trashed, wonder what they will do with the engine
07-19-2005, 06:40 AM
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Re: Wnna see some wicked M5 pics..........
this actually happens close to where i live in Taiwan.
i think this might be one of the very first M5 in Asia Pacific, if not the first. it arrived Taiwan last week, the accident happened just few days after it past Taiwanese car inspection. so at the time when accident happened, the car only has temporary testing license plate, and has no insurance on the car (Taiwanese car insurance is on car, rather than driver like North America). and the accident happened during a magazine road test against E55 AMG.
the driver was trying to take a corner with very uneven road surface, and lost the backend, hit the divider, flip the car 3 and a half rotations, and stopped by a tree. 3 passengers were in the car, 2 of which walk away without a single scratch, 1 has a minor scratch on his arm.
car is total, as it's structure is damaged beyond repair, but no one was seriously hurt. M5 is defintley a very safe car.
the magazine that's responsible for this on the other hand, will have to pay for the car, which worth a bit more than 200k USD. since there car didn't have insurance yet at the time of the accident.
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Re: Wnna see some wicked M5 pics..........
this actually happens close to where i live in Taiwan.
i think this might be one of the very first M5 in Asia Pacific, if not the first. it arrived Taiwan last week, the accident happened just few days after it past Taiwanese car inspection. so at the time when accident happened, the car only has temporary testing license plate, and has no insurance on the car (Taiwanese car insurance is on car, rather than driver like North America). and the accident happened during a magazine road test against E55 AMG.
the driver was trying to take a corner with very uneven road surface, and lost the backend, hit the divider, flip the car 3 and a half rotations, and stopped by a tree. 3 passengers were in the car, 2 of which walk away without a single scratch, 1 has a minor scratch on his arm.
car is total, as it's structure is damaged beyond repair, but no one was seriously hurt. M5 is defintley a very safe car.
the magazine that's responsible for this on the other hand, will have to pay for the car, which worth a bit more than 200k USD. since there car didn't have insurance yet at the time of the accident.
07-19-2005, 06:43 AM
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Dang...How the heck did that happen??? Was it really racing an E55???
07-19-2005, 10:13 AM
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Re: Wnna see some wicked M5 pics..........
this actually happens close to where i live in Taiwan.
i think this might be one of the very first M5 in Asia Pacific, if not the first. it arrived Taiwan last week, the accident happened just few days after it past Taiwanese car inspection. so at the time when accident happened, the car only has temporary testing license plate, and has no insurance on the car (Taiwanese car insurance is on car, rather than driver like North America). and the accident happened during a magazine road test against E55 AMG.
the driver was trying to take a corner with very uneven road surface, and lost the backend, hit the divider, flip the car 3 and a half rotations, and stopped by a tree. 3 passengers were in the car, 2 of which walk away without a single scratch, 1 has a minor scratch on his arm.
car is total, as it's structure is damaged beyond repair, but no one was seriously hurt. M5 is defintley a very safe car.
the magazine that's responsible for this on the other hand, will have to pay for the car, which worth a bit more than 200k USD. since there car didn't have insurance yet at the time of the accident.
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Re: Wnna see some wicked M5 pics..........
this actually happens close to where i live in Taiwan.
i think this might be one of the very first M5 in Asia Pacific, if not the first. it arrived Taiwan last week, the accident happened just few days after it past Taiwanese car inspection. so at the time when accident happened, the car only has temporary testing license plate, and has no insurance on the car (Taiwanese car insurance is on car, rather than driver like North America). and the accident happened during a magazine road test against E55 AMG.
the driver was trying to take a corner with very uneven road surface, and lost the backend, hit the divider, flip the car 3 and a half rotations, and stopped by a tree. 3 passengers were in the car, 2 of which walk away without a single scratch, 1 has a minor scratch on his arm.
car is total, as it's structure is damaged beyond repair, but no one was seriously hurt. M5 is defintley a very safe car.
the magazine that's responsible for this on the other hand, will have to pay for the car, which worth a bit more than 200k USD. since there car didn't have insurance yet at the time of the accident.
Wow...first time I see people here agree and believe to what people got to say at M5board.com. Funny how people choose to believe but debate to death on something they don't like to believe.
07-19-2005, 10:58 AM
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How horrible, what a waste of a beautiful machine. Thankful everyone made it out safely. A true testament to quality machinery and safety features.
07-19-2005, 12:29 PM
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Wow, someone should add a few more pictures to this thread.
Just ordered my M5. Should have it in November, hopefully. Don't think we'll be doing any of that break-in period stuff. It'll be straight to the dragstrip!
Just ordered my M5. Should have it in November, hopefully. Don't think we'll be doing any of that break-in period stuff. It'll be straight to the dragstrip!
07-19-2005, 01:41 PM
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Weird.... from the damage, it looks like the impacts were on both sides.... but how come the side air bags did not deploy (instead the front deployed)?? 
It would concern me if I plan to buy M5
It would concern me if I plan to buy M5
07-19-2005, 01:46 PM
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The title should be changed to E55 driver 0, M5 owner pissed off.
The accident occured during photo shoot for Taiwan motor magazine (one of the better car magazing in taiwan).
According to my source in taiwan. The E55 owner was eager to see what M5 can do. He took a corner too fast lost control and hit the center divider and flipped over several times thus totalling the car.
Just to show you that particular E55 driver is not capable of driving the M5. Stupid to fly down city roads especially for driver that is accustomed to E55 style of driving.
To derekfsu
I just ordered my M5 as well. care to share the spec?
Exterior- 1st choice, Silver Gray (alternate is silverstone II)
Interior- Gray with aluminum trim
261 Rear-Airbags is $385
322-Comfort Access is $1,000
416- Power Rear Sunshades with Manual Side Window Shades is $575
465 - Fold Down Rear Seats is $475
496 - Rear Seat Heating is $350
610 - Heads Up Display is $1,000
X2xx/X3xx - Full Leather Interior w/Alcantara Roofliner is $3,500
Gas Guzzler Tax is $3,000
Destination is $695
The accident occured during photo shoot for Taiwan motor magazine (one of the better car magazing in taiwan).
According to my source in taiwan. The E55 owner was eager to see what M5 can do. He took a corner too fast lost control and hit the center divider and flipped over several times thus totalling the car.
Just to show you that particular E55 driver is not capable of driving the M5. Stupid to fly down city roads especially for driver that is accustomed to E55 style of driving.
To derekfsu
I just ordered my M5 as well. care to share the spec?
Exterior- 1st choice, Silver Gray (alternate is silverstone II)
Interior- Gray with aluminum trim
261 Rear-Airbags is $385
322-Comfort Access is $1,000
416- Power Rear Sunshades with Manual Side Window Shades is $575
465 - Fold Down Rear Seats is $475
496 - Rear Seat Heating is $350
610 - Heads Up Display is $1,000
X2xx/X3xx - Full Leather Interior w/Alcantara Roofliner is $3,500
Gas Guzzler Tax is $3,000
Destination is $695
