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What would you have got if you hadn't settled on the e60?

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Old 04-20-2006 | 08:01 PM
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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
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E90 330i

or Lexus GS 300

MB was never on the list.
Old 04-21-2006 | 12:34 AM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats, E87 2005 The Misses car E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
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A6
Old 04-23-2006 | 11:47 PM
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E350 or GS400
Old 04-24-2006 | 02:32 AM
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A6 Quattro Avant
Old 04-24-2006 | 06:45 AM
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If our previous Saab hadn't self combusted (see sig), probably another 9-5 Aero - it's not in the same league as BMW for quality /driving dynamics, but it's well up there in performance, individuality, and is very safe, and very well equiped and excellent value!

Other than that, it was a toss up between:

Audi A6 2.0TDI/2.7TDI
MB E220CDI/270CDI
Jag S Type 2.7 Diesel
Volvo S60/S80

Are cars really that cheap in the USA, or is there a lot of money in this forum? Lot's of AMG/500/GS's mentioned!

The BMW won it through a combination of incredible looks (much credit given to the M Sport kit), it's performance, quality, and suprisingly good value, which enabled some nice extras to be added!
Old 04-24-2006 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Berlin.BMER' post='272087' date='Apr 21 2006, 04:34 AM
A6
Same here
Old 04-24-2006 | 07:31 PM
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I wanted an M3 but needed the space of the E60.

If I couldn't get an E60 and had to get another similarly sized car, it'd be the Infiniti M35/45 Sport, Audi A6 or maybe even a Porsche Cayenne S.
Old 04-25-2006 | 02:38 AM
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cls 350cgi
Old 06-26-2006 | 11:13 PM
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Traitor! :thumbsdown:

Originally Posted by jiio' post='271973' date='Apr 20 2006, 07:08 PM
Would've been E500
Old 06-26-2006 | 11:14 PM
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I actually would have picked the 750LI, but I'm in my 20's and don't want to look too old in it


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