If BMW asked you ...
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As I was reading this article about how Cadillac polled its celebrity clientele on design/styling features to make the Escalade the "King of Bling", it got me to thinking ...
If BMW did the same thing and asked its most loyal 5er customers (i.e. us!
), what would you suggest? Let's limit it to 3 suggestions.
Here are mine:
1. More distinctive exhaust note.
2. Panorama glass roof (a la the 6 series and the MB E-class).
3. OEM BBK with nice big, red calipers.
If BMW did the same thing and asked its most loyal 5er customers (i.e. us!
), what would you suggest? Let's limit it to 3 suggestions.Here are mine:
1. More distinctive exhaust note.
2. Panorama glass roof (a la the 6 series and the MB E-class).
3. OEM BBK with nice big, red calipers.
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1. Outsource the electronics to the Japanese so they work properly.
2. Proper storage space in the cabin.
3. More choice of colours and finishes.
2. Proper storage space in the cabin.
3. More choice of colours and finishes.
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1. Metallic paint as a no cost option (Doesn't cost anything in HK but in North America they make you give an extra few hundreds for some sparkles in the paint) :thumbsdown:
2. Red calipers plus drill vented disc brakes
3. If they are going to put the start button in, make comfort access standard please!!
2. Red calipers plus drill vented disc brakes
3. If they are going to put the start button in, make comfort access standard please!!
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- Ipod Nano integration including very nice docking station
- Launch control on all models
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My Ride: Oxford Green E60 530D with tuning box and all the toys!
Seems that red calipers would make a very popular choice. I'm sure there must be a reason for that, but I really don't see the point. Why red calipers?