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Precisely. This is my nearest dealer 70 miles the other closest one is 120! Aside from the Milwaukee/Chicago area Wisconsin is not very well covered. Furthermore, dealers in the area including Chicago tend to be slimier than most.
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Given performance numbers and how the new BMW 5 is turning out (540i RWD in the high 4's so AWD likely in the mid 4's and 550xi at 4 sec claimed) and really how well the current S6 performs (<4). I personally think the E43 needs to be discounted 10k+ to be competitive. It's not really comparable to the new 550xi or the current S6 yet is priced to compete with them. Straight line aside, the BMW probably drives much better as well. Basically the E43 is overpriced.
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Given performance numbers and how the new BMW 5 is turning out (540i RWD in the high 4's so AWD likely in the mid 4's and 550xi at 4 sec claimed) and really how well the current S6 performs (<4). I personally think the E43 needs to be discounted 10k+ to be competitive. It's not really comparable to the new 550xi or the current S6 yet is priced to compete with them. Straight line aside, the BMW probably drives much better as well. Basically the E43 is overpriced.
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Given performance numbers and how the new BMW 5 is turning out (540i RWD in the high 4's so AWD likely in the mid 4's and 550xi at 4 sec claimed) and really how well the current S6 performs (<4). I personally think the E43 needs to be discounted 10k+ to be competitive. It's not really comparable to the new 550xi or the current S6 yet is priced to compete with them. Straight line aside, the BMW probably drives much better as well. Basically the E43 is overpriced.
). I currently drive a 2012 W212, which I love and hope to keep for another 3-4 years, at which point I will buy a used 540i or E43. I'm worried about the BMW's reliability. My wife's ML and my E have been flawless over a combined 5 years of ownership and I love that, so I'm leaning toward the E43. I guess it just depends on the feeling I get once I finally test drive both of them. Is anyone else looking at these two vehicles as their next DD? What are your thoughts?
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I wouldnt put a bet on the newE reliability. My C class has had plenty of annoying gremlins and if Consumer reports is right the S class did too after its redesign. On the other hand,given the E new athletism, I highly doubt that the 5 series is a more sporting drive if BMW owners have been complaining about is how dull late BM have become.
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I wouldnt put a bet on the newE reliability. My C class has had plenty of annoying gremlins and if Consumer reports is right the S class did too after its redesign. On the other hand,given the E new athletism, I highly doubt that the 5 series is a more sporting drive if BMW owners have been complaining about is how dull late BM have become.
