JBOO

I personally think the 5 series does look a little better than the new 3 series. I agree, it has more "presence" on the road.

However, I can not agree with the comments about its performance. To me the 3 series, properly configured of course, is classic BMW, a compact sport sedan. When I think of BMW history, I do not think of the 5 series (M5 being the exception), I think of the 3 series. Sure maybe the 5 has better quality materials inside, but it should for the price, but I have never thought of the 5 as the model to have to get full BMW experience. And definitely not the 7.

MARCUS545

I just can't agree with the "better materials inside the 5" comments. For crying-in-the-sink the new 3 is a CLONE of the 5 inside. With I-Drive it looks nearly identical and the materials are the same.

subterFUSE

Oh.... I forgot to mention another topic of hatred for me about the new 3.


The trunk is so freakin' small, you cannot get a single golf bag inside without removing your driver & 3-wood.

At least, my golf bag would not fit.... and it's just a standard size, cart bag.

CVTBenhogan

Hi there,

I really agree with the above. The e90 looks alot more impressive than the old car's simple curves and very low beltline. In fact, I chose an A4 over the old 3 because of its superior interior and exterior style. I think the new 3 and new 5 look similar in many ways. The e90 is stunning with 18s, specifically from the front and sides. And, one could argue the interior touches on the 3 look a tad better than the E60. I reckon I'd have both in my driveway.

That said, the more distinctive design of the e60, the extra room, and the V8 power really pushes it ahead of the smallism 3. Actually, I now like the rear lights, my only gripe intially with the design. If only the e60 came with the e90's artic metallic paint option, a color to simply to die for.

In fact, the only car that competes in terms of design is the 7 series. And, I mean the older 04 design with the pronounced dumper rumper. I think the recent refresh was a knee-jerk reaction to the auto press. I just can't afford $1k a month for such a car and think the 5 will be the right blend of room and sportiness.


CVT Benhogan

550 ED November

Either Mystic Blue/Silv Grey - Sport, CW, Beige, Nav, Hud, Sat Radio

Centurion

Excellent!
These are my words exactly.
The e60 has that size to it that is intimidating on the road and the sporty curves to match. I like big, sporty cars with four doors.

I do admit, I did not like the e60 style when I first saw spy pics and actual photos later on. But the style has grown on me and I had to pull the trigger on the 545 late last year because it offered everything I wanted in my next car.

There's no mistaking an e60 for another when you see it on the road except maybe for the Infiniti M45's front end. I guess imitation is a cheap way to make a compliment.

Ricracing

Hey, dudes, wake up!

I really do not understand these pusher cars: Lexus (Toyota) and other eastern drives Acura and Infinity (Honda and Nissan).

Why do you Americans go for these Japanese products???

JBOO

I said maybe has better quality materials Marcus

Actually I agree that the look is almost identical and to me, up to the same quality. However, I do prefer the climate control areas of the E60 over the E90 which is too similar to the 1 series IMO. Nothing that would keep me from buying the car though.

subterFUSE

People buy Japanese cars for a number of reasons, including.. but not limited to:


1. Quality
2. Reliability
3. Price/Value (These cars typically package their options, unlike BMW which makes everything a-la-carte in order to increase the price)

Breae60

I'm guessing, but is the new 3 series gay???

MARCUS545

That is by far the stupidest question I have ever read in this forum.