What else did you consider (aside from the 5 series)?
06-12-2006, 10:56 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
in order that i like (best to worst) -
Infiniti M - nice steering, but problems with downshift blips during my test drive
Jaguar S-Type - liked how raw/sporty it felt
Audi A6 - numb steering, overall a nice car though
Acura TL - good bargain if you can live with front wheel drive, feels like an accord though
Lexus GS - boringest car here
Benz E Class - 2nd boringest car here
Chrysler 300C - suspension feels like pudding
Volvo S60 - dealer wasn't helpful at all
others -
M3 - i needed 4 doors
330 - too small
M5 - i wish...but outta my budget
Cayenne S - cool to have another pcar, but i didn't want a suv
Infiniti M - nice steering, but problems with downshift blips during my test drive
Jaguar S-Type - liked how raw/sporty it felt
Audi A6 - numb steering, overall a nice car though
Acura TL - good bargain if you can live with front wheel drive, feels like an accord though
Lexus GS - boringest car here
Benz E Class - 2nd boringest car here
Chrysler 300C - suspension feels like pudding
Volvo S60 - dealer wasn't helpful at all
others -
M3 - i needed 4 doors
330 - too small
M5 - i wish...but outta my budget
Cayenne S - cool to have another pcar, but i didn't want a suv
06-13-2006, 12:51 AM
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I was about to buy an E39 540 touring. I was lined up to be the first to test drive it as it came available (read: prepped and cleaned by the dealer), but was called 1 hour in advance that somebody just bought it on the phone w/o even looking at it IRL. 
Still think that it also would have been a blast.
However, nothing better to do than ask what else was coming in in the near future ( I always buy second hand) and here comes the car I now own. Exactly the colors I wanted and a lot of the extras I wanted. Only thing missing is a better audio system and folding rear seats. The other thing I find a little bit of a shame is the fact that my nav system is the simple version w/o maps. Maps are better and nicer, but were not available at the time of construction plus have the downside that you loose the storage compartment (so I keep saying to myself).
Still the drive is brilliant and I think I made a good deal financially.
Still think that it also would have been a blast.However, nothing better to do than ask what else was coming in in the near future ( I always buy second hand) and here comes the car I now own. Exactly the colors I wanted and a lot of the extras I wanted. Only thing missing is a better audio system and folding rear seats. The other thing I find a little bit of a shame is the fact that my nav system is the simple version w/o maps. Maps are better and nicer, but were not available at the time of construction plus have the downside that you loose the storage compartment (so I keep saying to myself).
Still the drive is brilliant and I think I made a good deal financially.
06-13-2006, 03:27 AM
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land-rover, benz eclass, and believe it or not..guess what else?
No (not that one)........every one is wrong..
......should I say it? please hold the tomatoes! A maxima.
No (not that one)........every one is wrong..
......should I say it? please hold the tomatoes! A maxima.
06-13-2006, 04:15 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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06-13-2006, 04:56 AM
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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"
My Ride:
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
Originally Posted by The Shrike' post='296821' date='Jun 13 2006, 04:51 PM
I was about to buy an E39 540 touring. I was lined up to be the first to test drive it as it came available (read: prepped and cleaned by the dealer), but was called 1 hour in advance that somebody just bought it on the phone w/o even looking at it IRL. Still think that it also would have been a blast.
However, nothing better to do than ask what else was coming in in the near future ( I always buy second hand) and here comes the car I now own. Exactly the colors I wanted and a lot of the extras I wanted. Only thing missing is a better audio system and folding rear seats. The other thing I find a little bit of a shame is the fact that my nav system is the simple version w/o maps. Maps are better and nicer, but were not available at the time of construction plus have the downside that you loose the storage compartment (so I keep saying to myself).
Still the drive is brilliant and I think I made a good deal financially.
Still think that it also would have been a blast.However, nothing better to do than ask what else was coming in in the near future ( I always buy second hand) and here comes the car I now own. Exactly the colors I wanted and a lot of the extras I wanted. Only thing missing is a better audio system and folding rear seats. The other thing I find a little bit of a shame is the fact that my nav system is the simple version w/o maps. Maps are better and nicer, but were not available at the time of construction plus have the downside that you loose the storage compartment (so I keep saying to myself).
Still the drive is brilliant and I think I made a good deal financially.
What do you mean by Nav without map? So you got nav on your car but the iDrive screen doesn't show it?
06-13-2006, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='296873' date='Jun 13 2006, 02:56 PM
I thought those fold down seats is standard in a wagon, no?
What do you mean by Nav without map? So you got nav on your car but the iDrive screen doesn't show it?
What do you mean by Nav without map? So you got nav on your car but the iDrive screen doesn't show it?
06-13-2006, 05:04 AM
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My Ride: -04 530D
A6 noisy, C-class was too small even sit in, E-class no match for money, Volvo no thank's so is all other front wheel drive machines.
All as a diesel.
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All as a diesel.
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06-13-2006, 05:06 AM
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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"
My Ride:
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
Originally Posted by The Shrike' post='296878' date='Jun 13 2006, 09:02 PM
I do not have a wagon now and I was talking about my current wheels (E60). The nav system is the simple business nav-system. This system (with a smaller screen) has voice and arrow indication, but no mapview.