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?

monakh

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.

bm75204

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.

Otto

Cosmo,

I keep my old e39 and bought w211.

but e60 does not please to eyes.

I totally agree monakh

Otto

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

benggolf

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

pogotango

this is what mine looks like, but im changing to 19's soon

ScreaminVQ

did you lower your car at all? that fender gap is absolutely PERFECT.

benggolf

No ScreaminVQ, actually the airmatic suspension must have a mind of its own. Thanks anyway for the compliment.