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Originally Posted by lmk' post='278255' date='May 5 2006, 10:05 AM
you seow liao la!
i have to say the car runs very quiet, tired it, but i still prefer the E60 ride and handling.
Me too, i assume Zag also.....waiting for a nice ride to be out so that to ease our itch....
i have to say the car runs very quiet, tired it, but i still prefer the E60 ride and handling.
Me too, i assume Zag also.....waiting for a nice ride to be out so that to ease our itch....
this is my personal assessments (tried as i might as i am looking for good alternative to e60..):
the cans...
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- looks
- interior, better finish than the e60
- gear shift/kickdown is instance (e60 is a shame on this) but.. see below
the cannots :thumbsdown:
- standard suspension too bouncy - airmatic is only included in the CLS500.. if not must mod to sport aftermarket
- the car felt big to toss around (maybe due to the soft suspension)
- gear shift though quick is rough/ jerks when pushed to red line (not sure if the 5 litre be better)
- signaling stalk is so so so out of date.. you know those mechanical click clock type as opposed to e60's
- the 3.5 litre engine quite rough when pushed
left the show room quite disappointed. sigh!
CLS500 is out... might as well 550 or M5 if want to go all the way.. hehehehe
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Originally Posted by zag' post='278289' date='May 5 2006, 01:12 PM
i like the look of the CLS and one thing for sure it is less on the road out there... test drove it a couple of months back..it was the CLS350.
this is my personal assessments (tried as i might as i am looking for good alternative to e60..):
the cans...
- looks
- interior, better finish than the e60
- gear shift/kickdown is instance (e60 is a shame on this) but.. see below
the cannots :thumbsdown:
- standard suspension too bouncy - airmatic is only included in the CLS500.. if not must mod to sport aftermarket
- the car felt big to toss around (maybe due to the soft suspension)
- gear shift though quick is rough/ jerks when pushed to red line (not sure if the 5 litre be better)
- signaling stalk is so so so out of date.. you know those mechanical click clock type as opposed to e60's
- the 3.5 litre engine quite rough when pushed
left the show room quite disappointed. sigh!
CLS500 is out... might as well 550 or M5 if want to go all the way.. hehehehe
this is my personal assessments (tried as i might as i am looking for good alternative to e60..):
the cans...
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
- looks
- interior, better finish than the e60
- gear shift/kickdown is instance (e60 is a shame on this) but.. see below
the cannots :thumbsdown:
- standard suspension too bouncy - airmatic is only included in the CLS500.. if not must mod to sport aftermarket
- the car felt big to toss around (maybe due to the soft suspension)
- gear shift though quick is rough/ jerks when pushed to red line (not sure if the 5 litre be better)
- signaling stalk is so so so out of date.. you know those mechanical click clock type as opposed to e60's
- the 3.5 litre engine quite rough when pushed
left the show room quite disappointed. sigh!
CLS500 is out... might as well 550 or M5 if want to go all the way.. hehehehe
i am still curious with the twin turbo 535....
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='278311' date='May 5 2006, 03:16 PM
i somehow agree with your views.
i am still curious with the twin turbo 535....
i am still curious with the twin turbo 535....
I may have 3 BMWs now, but I really am seriously thinking about trying some others out. First to go will be the E46 but my son has requested for the 335i, so the first big change will be the E60. Anybody out there looking to buy a 545?
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Originally Posted by Edlee' post='278337' date='May 5 2006, 05:01 PM
Firstly even though BMW is introducing the 335i, nothing has been mentioned about a 535i. Whatever you read in this forum is pure speculation; I think. Furthermore after driving the E60 for at least a couple of years now, don't you think its time for a change? I can understand if its a new model, etc, but if there will be a 535i, then you're basically looking at the same body shape with some minor changes to the panels, etc and thats all. To top it up, after two over years, the E60 is still not a very stable car in terms of problems, etc so you will face the same squeaks, etc all over again.
I may have 3 BMWs now, but I really am seriously thinking about trying some others out. First to go will be the E46 but my son has requested for the 335i, so the first big change will be the E60. Anybody out there looking to buy a 545?
I may have 3 BMWs now, but I really am seriously thinking about trying some others out. First to go will be the E46 but my son has requested for the 335i, so the first big change will be the E60. Anybody out there looking to buy a 545?
I was told the estimated pricing will be in the range of $260-$280k when it hit the shore. Just a speculative guess.
Also, not sure how the E93 cab will look like, and still don't know if the hard folding top is true.
Wonder how much my 525 can market for one year into its life. Probably gonna make me faint. Oh well...
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I am thinking of changing my tyres and would favour going away from run-flats. Can't decide between PS2 or the new Dunlop Maxx - both have good reviews on tirerack with the latter now in frist position. care to share your take?
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Originally Posted by Olivin530i' post='278448' date='May 5 2006, 11:19 PM
I am thinking of changing my tyres and would favour going away from run-flats. Can't decide between PS2 or the new Dunlop Maxx - both have good reviews on tirerack with the latter now in frist position. care to share your take?
But cant speak for the new Dunlop tires but the brand alone gave me very bad impression. I maybe biased.
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Originally Posted by Olivin530i' post='278448' date='May 5 2006, 11:19 PM
I am thinking of changing my tyres and would favour going away from run-flats. Can't decide between PS2 or the new Dunlop Maxx - both have good reviews on tirerack with the latter now in frist position. care to share your take?
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Originally Posted by Olivin530i' post='278448' date='May 5 2006, 10:19 AM
I am thinking of changing my tyres and would favour going away from run-flats. Can't decide between PS2 or the new Dunlop Maxx - both have good reviews on tirerack with the latter now in frist position. care to share your take?
Other than that, they are brilliant. And as a bonus, it is comparatively cheap. You can get an 18" from Germany for about 330 (someone claimed it can be as low as 270). I have heard the agent is stopping the Germany ones and are pushing the Thailand made now.
Take a look here:
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/tests...gy_f1_gs_ds.pdf
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Originally Posted by 1628' post='278965' date='May 7 2006, 09:15 PM
OT OT OT.
i need to apply for an international driving licence where do i go about getting one thks
i need to apply for an international driving licence where do i go about getting one thks