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Jan 27, 2008 | 05:05 AM

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I agree it would be too costly for ///M to come up with a new design instead of using the existing platform. But, there were many subtle changes of the M5 over the base models to differentiate it. Some have since been picked up by the 550i, etc.

I came from an E39 M5, then a 650i, before the 550i. There is a market for the exclusive looking personal car like the 650i (or CLS). But there is a bigger market for those wanting a versatile everyday sedan along with their performance. I have decided to be in the later camp for now.

Jan 27, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hstan545i' post='522871' date='Jan 25 2008, 05:55 PM

Depend on which CLS, I'll take the CLS 63 over BMW, even M5

...and end up with a vehicle that can't handle the full potental of the motor. BMW will not do that. There cars are designed around the engine so you always have control. MB makes a fine car, no doubt, however they tend to stuff a high performance engine into a car that is not fully designed for that particular purpose (excluding the Black Series). And they do that for market share... trying to keep up with BMW. Their marketing stratagies seem to be working to some degree as most MB buyers IMO are not as educated about their vehicle as a BMW buyer is.

Jan 27, 2008 | 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='522864' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:25 PM

IF money wasn't an issue, which one would you rather own

I prefer the BMW, I find the Mercedes claustrophobic

Jan 27, 2008 | 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='522873' date='Jan 26 2008, 02:59 AM

I would say the CLS is one of best looking 4-doors ever made.

But the 5er drives better.

i agree.. the cls is a really nice car,, the e60 is nice too.. but the cls is in a very diffrent class,,,
but BMW (espically e60, e90)drives so much better than MB that looks dont matter that much(to me)...

Jan 27, 2008 | 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='523389' date='Jan 27 2008, 01:27 AM

But thats the whole point of an M5... Wolf in Sheep's Clothing...

Actually, this is not true. M5 looked too much as regular 5er before and it was common complaint, so in E60 they made it more distinct. Still, not different enough to my tastes.

Jan 27, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by uglybear' post='523560' date='Jan 27 2008, 03:54 PM

Actually, this is not true. M5 looked too much as regular 5er before and it was common complaint, so in E60 they made it more distinct. Still, not different enough to my tastes.

Whats not true? It might be "more distinct" but its still a wolf in sheeps clothing... the costume might not be as sheep like now... but the saying still stands.

Jan 28, 2008 | 11:58 AM

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CLS.......

After 3 years of driving this thing.....i need a change

Jan 28, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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Looked at the CLS (mostly out of curiosity) when shopping for my 5 series...all it took was sitting in it to turn me off to the car. claustrophobic interior, way too busy with all the knobs/buttons and the styling was not to my liking at all. Honestly, it was more $$, but looked cheaper than the BMW's.

I'll gladly keep my 535!!

Jan 28, 2008 | 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony517' post='522894' date='Jan 25 2008, 09:25 PM

ANY BMW OVER BENZ, ANY DAY!!!!!!!

I tend to agree. M-B can up the HP all it wants, but they do not work enough on the car's balance, handling, and overall weight imo. It is relatively easy to add HP especially with increased displacement. Look at BMWs history with high HP cars... the E46 M3 has 333 HP with a 3.3L naturally aspirated engine (granted a little short on TQ).. the E60 M5 makes a whooping 500HP with a V10 naturally aspirated engine. BMW had to get into turbo-charged engines to keep pace with power and not completely ruin the car's dynamics. M-B (even AMG) simply falls short as a serious performance car.