Is the BMW 5 Series growing on anyone?
11-06-2005, 10:26 PM
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2006 E350 4Matic, 1990 300SE, 1984 190E, 1994 BMW 540ia
I too am a BIG fan of the E39 and I think that and the E38 are the pinnacle for BMW on it's way down now. I want to get rid of my E34 540i soon. (I must admit pure classic car but now outdated for me) and get a black on black 2003ish E39 M5 to compliment by W211. M5 for speed W211 for luxury.
11-07-2005, 12:05 AM
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I now like the exterior of the E60 5 series, especially in silver grey w/ sport pkg. I initially did not like it when it came out. I still think the interior looks cheap and unattractive in its design. So........still a no go for me.
11-07-2005, 01:07 AM
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07 M6, 05 Noble, 01 S4, Smart ForTwo
yea, the new 5 is growing on me..
... like a rare South American Fungus.
Ugly then, ugly now. It isnt as bad, but the interior is the last nail in the coffin.
If they had gone in the natural line of refined progression, I'd be driving a 545 as well.
... like a rare South American Fungus.
Ugly then, ugly now. It isnt as bad, but the interior is the last nail in the coffin.
If they had gone in the natural line of refined progression, I'd be driving a 545 as well.
11-07-2005, 05:18 AM
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Mercedes all the way!
big wheels make the 5 look better outside, but it still doesn't have any elegance at all. of course, one could argue that it wasn't meant to have any - it is a sports sedan, after all; whereas the E is a luxury exec.
the E39 is, in my opinion, still the best BMW ever, and if i had a choice between it and the W210 i have no qualms about which to choose. but merc has pushed the bar much higher with the W211. no one thinks the E60 is a "bad" car, just not to many people's liking...
the E39 is, in my opinion, still the best BMW ever, and if i had a choice between it and the W210 i have no qualms about which to choose. but merc has pushed the bar much higher with the W211. no one thinks the E60 is a "bad" car, just not to many people's liking...
11-07-2005, 10:49 AM
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Yes, I was one of the people that HATED the styling of the new 5 when I first saw it. But I kept looking at it and began to appreciate the uniqueness. My 5 drives superbly. Does it have some annoyances? Absolutely, but I find that w/ a car with this much technology and gadgets, you're going to have 1 or 2. Here's what I traded the Benz in for:
11-07-2005, 01:33 PM
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E60 - Better interior
Hi Guys, I'm new here and have just read all your comments about the E60. I'm actually on my second one and yes I hated the looks at first and have never been a massive fan of the basic cabin that was until I got my M sport 535d and know I'm a firm believer. Don't worry still have the ML320 as well.
The car is very quick, economical and has a very classy light poplar wood/ black leather cabin.
The car is very quick, economical and has a very classy light poplar wood/ black leather cabin.
11-07-2005, 05:14 PM
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The True OG Modded out W203
Originally Posted by LorinserS5
Well here is mine:
Nice I seen your car on fanatics too....the only thing I would change if it was my car is the wheels hehe but again its not mine :p
11-14-2005, 01:14 PM
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No offense to my '5' owner friends but I just can't get used to the new design. Every time I see one, I can't help but think "bat mobile". I agree with the post that said the previous design has been the best yet.
11-15-2005, 08:04 PM
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Still can't get over Bangle styling.
Have a great relationship with my BMW salesman, and really tried hard to like the 550 or 750 but was really turned off by exterior/interior styling not to mention idrive. Traded my 2002 M3 for 2006 E500. Miss the driving dynamics of the M3 but got tired of reliability issues. The more I drive and detail the E500 the better I like it. Hope it proves reasonably realiable.
11-15-2005, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Is it just me or does any people notice that all Bangle's designs look like ***** to a certain degree?
11-15-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by asianml
I kinda notice it. But I don't pay attention to what cars look like a *****. I'll say it again I love the 3.
11-15-2005, 10:33 PM
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I'm trying to let it grow on me.
I'm currently in the market for a luxury/sport sedan and I pretty much figured it was either going to be a BMW or MB. At this point, the BMW is losing based on looks and that's tough to overcome. But i'm still waiting.
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11-16-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Is it just me or does any people notice that all Bangle's designs look like ***** to a certain degree?
11-16-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Is it just me or does any people notice that all Bangle's designs look like ***** to a certain degree?
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos...._4_346x270.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...1/027855-E.jpg
11-26-2005, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by asianml
To me the only Bangled car I like is the new 3.
Bangle also was responsible for the 3-Series E46 and the X5.
The E46 is by far the best looking 3-series ever, I think the new one (3-series E90) looks too fat and the interior looks cheap.
11-26-2005, 11:33 AM
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You gotta feel sorry for the man who designed the new BMW 5-Series:
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/motoring/ro.../fact1/56.html
Poor guy. 
I for the one who actually likes the looks of 5-Series E60. :o
The new M5 looks very good in Interlagos blue (below).
I do realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so therefore this is just my opinion. And YES. I do realize, that I stated that the previous 5-Series E39 looks prettier; But it happens that I like the new model as well.
And even the Interior design grew on me... :p I hated the 5-er E60 interior at first, but man I've come to my senses, the interior actually looks good and well finished.
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/motoring/ro.../fact1/56.html
There's tragedy behind the design of the 5-Series' exterior, which is the work of Italian Davida Arcangeli, who died of leukaemia before he could see the finished car on the road. In fact, Arcangeli's proposal almost didn't make the final selection process, says chief designer Chris Bangle, because his promising sketches initially failed to translate to a clay model, and were rejected by the design bosses. But Arcangeli and his modellers laboured day and night to rework the clay to such good effect that it was eventually selected for production. Arcangeli was part-inspired by the surface architecture of aircraft and airships, in which the surface skins cover the structure beneath so tautly that the ribbing can be seen below. The effect is best seen in on the car's flanks, here.
I for the one who actually likes the looks of 5-Series E60. :o The new M5 looks very good in Interlagos blue (below).
I do realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so therefore this is just my opinion. And YES. I do realize, that I stated that the previous 5-Series E39 looks prettier; But it happens that I like the new model as well.
And even the Interior design grew on me... :p I hated the 5-er E60 interior at first, but man I've come to my senses, the interior actually looks good and well finished.
11-29-2005, 06:34 PM
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I almost bought the E39 instead of the E320 in 2003. I was also considering the E60 until I saw the initial photos. I thought it was ugly then and I still think it is ugly now (both inside and out).
11-29-2005, 10:38 PM
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I love the car but hate the styling, that bump on the butt of the new 5 series is just ridiculous.
The 5 series was bad enough, but is anything BMW designed ever been uglier than the z4 vs z3???
The 5 series was bad enough, but is anything BMW designed ever been uglier than the z4 vs z3???
12-05-2005, 12:58 PM
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test drove a 03 500e and a bmw 545 2004 back to back..i must confess the bmw sounds more aggresive and drives very well. i dont like the dash but it felt fresh and not bad looking. i am very tempted to switch over.... :p
12-05-2005, 08:41 PM
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ive seen about 5 or so in person now and they aer still ugly. awkward as hell lines on the front and rear. i cant help but think burn victim when i see then nose at an angle. its pretty sad. i was very excited a few years back for the E60.
12-07-2005, 03:28 PM
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Agree
Originally Posted by Fastbuck
I still hate the interior but I saw a 530 Se Touring today and I must admit it did look quite good.
