New E550 - Edmunds first drive
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From: San Jose, California, USA
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=115341
Looks like it could be some serious competition for the E60 550.
Looks like it could be some serious competition for the E60 550.
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I really don't care how great they say it is. If you can't buy a sport sedan with a manual transmission then it ain't a sports sedan. Period.
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MB make fine comfortable cruisers, but its hard to imagine the new E-Class being as fun to drive or as good handling as the E60. They've always been softer and less involving. If it still can't carve up windy roads as well as the E60, then I wouldn't call it perfect, as least not for me. I won't pass judgement on the new E Class until I drive one.
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It may be serious competition now, but one the BMW 550i get's the facelift and new Engine, we'll see...
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Originally Posted by x550-ed' post='303748' date='Jun 27 2006, 01:09 AM
It may be serious competition now, but one the BMW 550i get's the facelift and new Engine, we'll see...
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Originally Posted by x550-ed' post='303748' date='Jun 27 2006, 12:09 AM
It may be serious competition now, but one the BMW 550i get's the facelift and new Engine, we'll see...
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