new 5 series
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2003 E320
Look closer - parts of the back have tape over them. I think the new 5 series behind actually looks similar to 7's, with light bar across its trunk. Not too bad. Matter of personal taste of course.
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Here are some other various links to pictures of the new 5 series giving a very good indication of the interior and exterior.
Exterior:
http://www.bmwworld.com/bmw/rumors6.htm
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=23938
Interior:
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...1kvJmw,aPn8hHV
As stated,I don't think Benz has anything to worry about!!
Exterior:
http://www.bmwworld.com/bmw/rumors6.htm
http://www.bmwm5.com/vbulletin/showt...threadid=23938
Interior:
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...1kvJmw,aPn8hHV
As stated,I don't think Benz has anything to worry about!!
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From: nj
mb e500 e2 e3 keyless
its interesting-
When the new MB's came out I didnt like the tail-and tailights-
Now i love them...
( i have an e500 sport obsid blk)
When the new BMW 7's came out thought they were horrendous.
Now I see them them and think they are quite nice-
done correctly-borders on HOT...
stilll does not compare to the E's but they grow on you.
Actually I was going to buy the CLK 500- saw the E500 in silver on the floorr and said "ok what is THAT"!
When the new MB's came out I didnt like the tail-and tailights-
Now i love them...
( i have an e500 sport obsid blk)
When the new BMW 7's came out thought they were horrendous.
Now I see them them and think they are quite nice-
done correctly-borders on HOT...
stilll does not compare to the E's but they grow on you.
Actually I was going to buy the CLK 500- saw the E500 in silver on the floorr and said "ok what is THAT"!
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The back of the car just looks terrible.
I hated the 7 series from the moment I saw it and over time have grown to hate it even more.This car will be no better.
Someone should "flame surface" Chris Bangle's rear end!!!
I hated the 7 series from the moment I saw it and over time have grown to hate it even more.This car will be no better.
Someone should "flame surface" Chris Bangle's rear end!!!
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2003 SL Launch Edition, 2003 E500 Pewter/Stone
I agree that it is a matter of opinion. That said, IMHO, it is really too bad that the Lexus and BMW designers have taken a really good distinctive (other than the S Class knockoff Lexus LS430) design for the different models from years past and screwed them up so badly. Examples: the old BMW 7s, 5s and Zs versus the new; the old Lexus ES300s versus the new; the old Lexus GS300 and GS430 versus what the sneak peeks of the new look lke. Perhaps if Lexus would stop trying to knock off the S Class with the LS430 they could come up with something that doesn't look like a battleship. They seem to think weird is in. Maybe it is, but not for me.
Jeff
Jeff
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02 996 C2 Cabrio
GEEZ...
Is that the new Hyundai Sonata? Way to BUNGLE, Bangle! 
"Forging a new direction..."
"Being bold in a tame style world..."
Yeah, OK. Thank you, W211, for coming to the rescue!
"Forging a new direction..."
"Being bold in a tame style world..."
Yeah, OK. Thank you, W211, for coming to the rescue!
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From: Orlando, FL
5 Series
A year ago I actually wanted the new 5-Series to come out in time so that I could do some serious shopping between the E500 and a 540. When their (BMW) release and production dates started slipping I gave up waiting.
I also fell totally in love with the E500 at first sight.
Now that I've seen several spy shots - exterior and interior, I'm so glad that I did not postpone my E500 purchase. I think the new 5-Series is significantly inferior asthetically. The interior pics are disgusting.
That said, whether we choose to readily admit it or not, it will probably be a great drive.
I also fell totally in love with the E500 at first sight.Now that I've seen several spy shots - exterior and interior, I'm so glad that I did not postpone my E500 purchase. I think the new 5-Series is significantly inferior asthetically. The interior pics are disgusting.
That said, whether we choose to readily admit it or not, it will probably be a great drive.
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CLK320, ML320, 300TE
You're forgetting something
You are forgetting something!!! BMWS are half the price!!! In fact, its their main asset against Mercedes...their price!!! You think if BMWs were the same price as Mercedes people would still buy BMWs?
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2003 E320
Re: You're forgetting something
Originally posted by cgmike10
You are forgetting something!!! BMWS are half the price!!! In fact, its their main asset against Mercedes...their price!!! You think if BMWs were the same price as Mercedes people would still buy BMWs?
You are forgetting something!!! BMWS are half the price!!! In fact, its their main asset against Mercedes...their price!!! You think if BMWs were the same price as Mercedes people would still buy BMWs?
