Possible convert - BMW to E Class

Apr 18, 2003 | 05:45 AM

Cosmo

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Possible convert - BMW to E Class

With the new 5 looking like a wedge shaped doorstop, I have been looking over the fence at the E. Will probably opt for Obsidian Black with Black int. But can't decide between double 5 spoke alloys or the thicker 5 spoke which seems to be standard on the US sport version. Any Pics?

Apr 18, 2003 | 08:05 AM

monakh

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Personally, I believe that the new 5-series is not getting a fair assessment of its looks. One really cannot judge a car by its pics. Certainly, an E looks a million times better in person. Hell, I am now considering a new 540 after the whole MB Nav fiasco.

Having said that, the new E is pure refinement in motion.

As for the choice of alloys, my personal favorites are the 5-spoke 18s that come on the new E55 AMG. They are now available for order at most dealers.

Apr 18, 2003 | 09:27 AM

bm75204

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Re: Possible convert - BMW to E Class

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Originally posted by Cosmo
With the new 5 looking like a wedge shaped doorstop, I have been looking over the fence at the E. Will probably opt for Obsidian Black with Black int. But can't decide between double 5 spoke alloys or the thicker 5 spoke which seems to be standard on the US sport version. Any Pics?

Cosmo --- I'm in the same boat. After 3 BMWs, including my current (and adored) 2001 530i Sport, I'm jumping ship in 9 months when my lease is up. The pics of the car on the streets of Europe are terrible, and BMW's doctored-up press shots with perfect lighting aren't a whole lot better. I'm sure it'll drive like a dream, but I won't pay $60K to put ugly in my garage.

As far as wheels go, I really like the design of the 17" 5-spoke Sport Package wheels, but to me the 17s look too small on the car. I personally think it looks best with the 18" thin 5-spoke AMGs or the 18" 5 double-spoke AMGs from the E55. There's a guy here with 19" AMGs that look incredible, but I'd bend rims and lose tires on a daily basis from Dallas potholes if I had 19s. You can't go wrong with any of them.

Apr 18, 2003 | 05:42 PM

Otto

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Cosmo,

I keep my old e39 and bought w211.

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I think BMW will continue to lead in performance and handling

but e60 does not please to eyes.

I totally agree monakh

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my personal favorites are the 5-spoke 18s that come on the new E55 AMG.

Otto

Apr 18, 2003 | 11:09 PM

NavNut

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I really like the E55 double spokes... people seem to make a big deal about the sport version of the E500 5 spoke, but I just think there's nothing special about those... I almost like the standard double spoke more...

-NavNut

Apr 19, 2003 | 01:32 AM

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Originally posted by NavNut
I really like the E55 double spokes... people seem to make a big deal about the sport version of the E500 5 spoke, but I just think there's nothing special about those... I almost like the standard double spoke more...
-NavNut

Here you go, I love mine! Got 245 (front) and 275 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sports A/S. Sweet!