E60 wins Dutch user poll
10-16-2008, 09:54 AM
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Each year Autoweek collects information from daily drivers to rate and rank all different models on the dutch market.
In the executive class (E-segment) the BMW E60 was the winner this year.
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Above average:
Engine/roll noise
Image
Transmission
Ride quality
Performance
Lower than average:
Standard equipment
Price/performance
Repair frequency
Ergonomics
Keeping value
Overall winners were mainly Japanese cars as usual (IMO: Old technology, dull cars, nothing can go wrong)
In the executive class (E-segment) the BMW E60 was the winner this year.
Translation
Above average:
Engine/roll noise
Image
Transmission
Ride quality
Performance
Lower than average:
Standard equipment
Price/performance
Repair frequency
Ergonomics
Keeping value
Overall winners were mainly Japanese cars as usual (IMO: Old technology, dull cars, nothing can go wrong)
10-16-2008, 12:07 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
YAY!!!! 
10-17-2008, 09:31 AM
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God Bless Chris Bangle who designed this amazing car! 
10-18-2008, 05:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple
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Originally Posted by irony' post='695665' date='Oct 17 2008, 01:31 PM
God Bless Chris Bangle who designed this amazing car!
Here here!
He proved prophetic... having said two things that were absolutely true.
1) Upon hearing criticism of the new 5 back in 2003, he boldly stated that "people love it, they just don't know it yet"
2) He said that the E60 would usher in a new design language, and be the basis of auto design for years to come.
Who can honestly argue with either of these statements now?
10-18-2008, 05:58 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by GQuK545i' post='694975' date='Oct 16 2008, 10:18 PM
That means we're all winners 
10-18-2008, 07:20 AM
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My Ride: 535dA M-Sport
Carbon Black
Nasca Black leather
AFS
Comfort Access
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Navi Prof.
Night Vision
HUD
High Gloss Shadow Line
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='696333' date='Oct 18 2008, 03:58 PM
+1, the car on the pic is 520i or 520d (no chrome grills).