Checked out the new BMW 550 Today , some honest thoughts.
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Looks like MCF's posts of nonsense and 4th Grade esque personal attacks was removed, making it look like I was talking to myself. 
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The F10 is definitely a great car, no getting around that. Whether it's better than a W212, or nicer, is up to the person. I've always loved the F10, but one thing that turned me off from the M-Pack one next to me yesterday, is how UNGAINLY it looks, the roof and greenhouse seem pretty high, the wheel wells are so large they make the stock 18's (or even 20's would look) puny, making the body look very hefty (it also looks very luxurious for a BMW). When you see it next to a W212, the 212 is much much more wedge shaped, which gives it a sleeker and sportier look IMO, whilst still looking more formidable. On the flip side, the F10 looks more athletic, graceful, and elegant.
Also, I think a lot of those awards go to first year cars. And the W212 won the "Design Award" for 2009 or 2010, or at least one (or more) of the major Euro "Design Awards".
Also, I think a lot of those awards go to first year cars. And the W212 won the "Design Award" for 2009 or 2010, or at least one (or more) of the major Euro "Design Awards".
I think the post above captures the essence of my reaction to the W212 vs the F10. That being the BMW is more elegant as a result of the simplicity of it's design execution. Prior to the W212 I wouldn't have considered a BMW sedan more elegant than a Mercedes. More sporty perhaps, but not more elegant. I limited my statement to sedans because a BMW Z8 is absolutely a timeless design.
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Returning back to our regularly scheduled broadcasting......
I think the post above captures the essence of my reaction to the W212 vs the F10. that being the BMW is more elegant as a result of it's simplicity of it's design execution. Prior to the W212 I wouldn't have considered a BMW sedan more elegant than a Mercedes. More sporty perhaps, but not more elegant. I qualified sedan because a BMW Z8 is absolutely a timeless design.
I think the post above captures the essence of my reaction to the W212 vs the F10. that being the BMW is more elegant as a result of it's simplicity of it's design execution. Prior to the W212 I wouldn't have considered a BMW sedan more elegant than a Mercedes. More sporty perhaps, but not more elegant. I qualified sedan because a BMW Z8 is absolutely a timeless design.
It is usually the other way around, however, this era is kind of like the E39 VS W210 all over again (E39 is more understated and elegant, W210 is more imposing and powerful), however, without the quality fiasco of the W210.
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MCF, the inadequacies you project are truly yours alone. You can not possibly read what you write and feel proud about yourself. Whatever drives you to be so base, please do yourself a favor, pause to reflect and address your own inner issues instead of behaving like a juvenile.
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It's pretty apparent the dude is a miserable sap. I'm sure he admits this inside. Even he should be able to realize the incredible inadequacies/insecurities he projects. But hey, it's the Internet, and attempting to project ignorance can be bliss for some..... I guess. 
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I've seen so many F10s around lately and they've all been so stunning to look at. BMW kept the "keep it simple, stupid" philosophy this time around. I completely agree with K-A about the E39 vs. W210 comparison.
Everything about the W212 just seems a tad overdone. Not that it's a bad or ugly car by any means - it's beautiful in its own right. Love the LED light tubes in the BMWs tail lights. Grabs your attention by its uniqueness and simplicity. The LEDs in the W212s tail lights are just too much IMO.
Everything about the W212 just seems a tad overdone. Not that it's a bad or ugly car by any means - it's beautiful in its own right. Love the LED light tubes in the BMWs tail lights. Grabs your attention by its uniqueness and simplicity. The LEDs in the W212s tail lights are just too much IMO.
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Folks, no need to keep blasting MCF. He is on probation and therefore not likely to respond, so STOP THE BAITING. No one needs to have the final word, and moderator actions are not meant to declare winners or losers... they simply enforce forum rules.
