ImaginAsian

i think the point most of us are making is that its not visually appealing. The lines on these cars dont flow well and seem to resemble a lot of the imports being offered. the headlights reminds me of japanese anime!

the reviewer hit it dead on - what it lacks in the looks department, it makes it all up when you hit that "M" button.

the m5 is a fine work of automotive engineering no doubt -- i personally think its been over-engineered in some ways, #1 is that joystick

and maybe they should have used Catherine Zeta Jone's voice for the Sat-Nav, id overlook it then :p

NOTKTS

But then again you could argue that it is under-engineered in some ways. People at M5Board are saying that their sources tell them the LC is only good for 25 LCs and then BMW will void the warranty on your clutch... Interesting.

SoulBladeZA

I don't like the new 3 or the new 7. But I like the 5. That's all subjective though. I don't like the E-class' headlights nor the automatic transmission, but I still give props to what is undoubtedly an awesome car.

No need to be friends, but the worst of enemies have as deep a respect as they have a hatred for each other

SoulBladeZA

BMW aren't the only ones with problems

The M5's direct competitor doesn't seem to be faultless either. Hopefully we can all agree first year cars will NEVER be perfect

W210

What an insult!

I think most Japanese imports have better lines than the new BMWs. In my opinion, the TL, TSX, RL, G35, 350Z, IS, GS, M45, all have better lines better than the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Mind you, the Japanese products don't really stand out and give you the wow, but at least they are not offensive.

Those ugly eyelids on the 5, no thanks.

ImaginAsian

hehe no argument from me there, all those cars you listed look nicer to me as well!
the beemers dont scream out "German" anymore to me. those bavarians need to fire the design team or whack them over the head

i was cruisin in my town today and came across an X3 and i almost puked! the only beemer i like now is the X5 and that's holding out from previous designs.

medici78

I don't feel the M5 and E55 are direct competitors. One is a 4-door sports car (M5) and the other is a new-age musclecar (E55).

mrankovic

BTW, does everyone in the US that loves Top Gear know that it is now being shown on Discovery channel on like Wednesday evening?

vraa

Yes, however the ones on the Disc. Channel are re-runs.
Major re-runs

SoulBladeZA

Muahahaha. We have BBC Prime on satellite here

It's only good for Top Gear though.

British humour.... *shudders*

Bilal

We (Britain) has some of the best standups anywhere in the world ! Don't get me started on our genius comedy, "The Office" !

Anyways, as is the case with many a E55vM5 thread, many of you should, on both sides of the debate should step back and realize that EVERYTHING in life is subjective....

SoulBladeZA

Standup comics from Britain are good and Mr Bean is cool. But the sitcoms we have here! OMG!

The humour is so dry I feel my skin becoming parched and cracked as I reach for the remote to change the channel :p

Oh, I forgot Ali G and the Kumars at Nr 42. They kick so much ***. Those are comically inclined shows though. The sitcoms are just.... ugh.

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