new M5 is in Los Angeles
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
new M5 is in Los Angeles
Someone over at 6speedonline snapped some pics of two M5's in the Los Angeles area. They still have a little camouflage on though.
I hope I meet up with one.
![](http://www.corystarr.com/beewang/E60M5/e60m51.jpg)
![](http://www.corystarr.com/beewang/E60M5/e60m53.jpg)
I hope I meet up with one.
![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Orange County, CA
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
4 wheels
I dont know I kind of like it on the outside. It looks like the devil or something. But, the interior fails terribly. This is where MB outshines BMW in every aspect. None of the finnicky i-Drive crap, and other things that make the interior of MBZ products much more elegant and user friendly, while maintaing a level of sportiness all around.
#5
Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 CLK430 Cabriolet
Originally posted by MB Fanatic
This is where MB outshines BMW in every aspect. None of the finnicky i-Drive crap, and other things that make the interior of MBZ products much more elegant and user friendly
This is where MB outshines BMW in every aspect. None of the finnicky i-Drive crap, and other things that make the interior of MBZ products much more elegant and user friendly
Having owned a BMW 7-series for about a year - I speak from experience in saying you are 100% correct.
Trending Topics
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
They have been here for months.,..
I have been chasing them around for a while. I always am in the E500 when I come across them and not the E55. If I ever run against on of them I will be sure to let everyone know.
That car sounds great and the brakes look very large in person. I personally like how it looks in person much more than the photos. Its hard to say that but I kind of think it looks nice.
I have also been chasing the new M6 as well and will let you know about that car as well.
The wonders of living on the BMW test route out in the middle of no where![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And the drivers they hire to put miles on these emissions test mules are known to race every chance they get!
That car sounds great and the brakes look very large in person. I personally like how it looks in person much more than the photos. Its hard to say that but I kind of think it looks nice.
I have also been chasing the new M6 as well and will let you know about that car as well.
The wonders of living on the BMW test route out in the middle of no where
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And the drivers they hire to put miles on these emissions test mules are known to race every chance they get!
#10
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
![Thumbs down](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif)
Originally posted by AC556F
It may be fast, I'm sure it handles,....but man is it FUGLY!
IMHO
It may be fast, I'm sure it handles,....but man is it FUGLY!
IMHO
Out of all the European manufacturers (VW, Audi, MB, Volvo, Saab, Alfa, Jaguar, Rover, Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo, Bentley, Mini), I find BMW coming up with the ugliest designs nowadays.
In fact, I find the latest Infiniti/Nissan or Honda products much pleasing to my eyes than the new BMWs.
Last edited by W210; 04-19-2004 at 03:43 AM.
#11
I don't mind the front...
I don't think the car is entirely ugly! I can deal with the front, but that back has to go! I think the 7 series is a good shape, not as good as S-Class, mind you. The 5 has a good front, though. I think an M6 would be cool, anyone know when it's expected to come?
#13
Super Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Posts: 610
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
one of seven
i too have noticed that the new 5 and 7 series seem to look better in black (almost good - except for the rear end).
the wheels are probably that color not to attract attention and may not be the final wheel.
the interior of the new 5 and 7 series is what i think is the worst feature of all (specifically the i-drive and dash layout). reminds me of a '72 ford falcon!
a major stock picker has just picked bmw as a company to own because it has outperformed other auto manufacturers and other balance sheet based reasons but he left out one important fact and that is that the majority of people dislike the new sedans and that may hurt the future bottom line. only time will tell.
(just my $.05 - used to be $.02 but due to inflation........)
the wheels are probably that color not to attract attention and may not be the final wheel.
the interior of the new 5 and 7 series is what i think is the worst feature of all (specifically the i-drive and dash layout). reminds me of a '72 ford falcon!
a major stock picker has just picked bmw as a company to own because it has outperformed other auto manufacturers and other balance sheet based reasons but he left out one important fact and that is that the majority of people dislike the new sedans and that may hurt the future bottom line. only time will tell.
(just my $.05 - used to be $.02 but due to inflation........)
#14
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Toronto,ON
Posts: 2,793
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
AMG
Interrior is the mess..... I loved My Ex-745i it wasnt THAAAAAT bad, When i checked out new 5 series i wasnt so desapointed with ext as with interrior....Its FULGY..... And I think I-drive should be optional!
#15
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A bucket on wheels
(just my $.05 - used to be $.02 but due to inflation........)
cyncarvin...where is bmw's test mule? i live in santa monica and almost every morning and eveyr afternoon i see a different spy vehicle(not necessarily from bmw) and i never have my camera
![action](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/action1.gif)
I wouldn't mind to drive bmw's test route to get a few pics of the interior. and yes i heard as well that once they spot you taking pics they are gone quick!
#17
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally posted by FIXEDupW209
muahahaha...thats so true!
cyncarvin...where is bmw's test mule? i live in santa monica and almost every morning and eveyr afternoon i see a different spy vehicle(not necessarily from bmw) and i never have my camera
I wouldn't mind to drive bmw's test route to get a few pics of the interior. and yes i heard as well that once they spot you taking pics they are gone quick!
muahahaha...thats so true!
cyncarvin...where is bmw's test mule? i live in santa monica and almost every morning and eveyr afternoon i see a different spy vehicle(not necessarily from bmw) and i never have my camera
![action](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/action1.gif)
I wouldn't mind to drive bmw's test route to get a few pics of the interior. and yes i heard as well that once they spot you taking pics they are gone quick!
About getting shotsof the inside, they dont stop often and when they do, the are up some driveway wishing I would go away
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Eric