E60 or New Lexus
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My Ride: 2006 530 xi, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Leather,poplar grain wood trimi, prem. pkg., prem. sound pkg., cold weather pkg., steptronic auto. trans., front comfort seats, split folding rear seats w/ski bag,rear heated seating, power rear sunshade and manual rear side window shades, park distance control, BMW on-board navigation system and satellite radio.
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Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans. Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class?
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
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Wow, that's a puzzling decision. The people I talk to seem to always cite the profile as the part of the E60 they don't like. This really looks like our cars from the side.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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The Japanese designers are copycats :thumbsdown:
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
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And the rims looks like the 124 rims too.
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Lexus makes great cars but their originality sucks the big one. I remember the last GS copied the front 4 roundish headlights of the E Class Mercedes and now this. Even when the first LS came out, the grill was a mock up of Mercedes, IMO.
I suppose imitation is the greatest form of flattery but I think it's ridiculous in this case. I think the worse offender is the Chrysler Bently-wannabe-300.
K, I'll stop venting now..
I suppose imitation is the greatest form of flattery but I think it's ridiculous in this case. I think the worse offender is the Chrysler Bently-wannabe-300.
K, I'll stop venting now..
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