IIHS side-impact crash tests for E60 LCI
08-16-2007, 07:18 AM
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Model Year: 2018
It's a sad day for me as I announce the retirement of my 2008 550i and officially release photos of my new ride... A Kia Amanti!
Here's a shot of the beautiful exterior:
Many people have already come up to me and asked me what year my Mercedes E-class is!
Here's one of the interior:
And here's one of the center dashboard area -- amazing! It even has a central display screen just like the E60!
Pay particular attention to how well the trim is finished around the gear selector -- what a machine!
Okay, so I don't have night vision anymore but I don't think I'll miss it. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I also don't have a sport automatic transmission, ventilated seats, active steering, active roll stabilization, active cruise, comfort access, HUD, lane deviation warning system, navigation, HD radio, Sirius, or a USB/iPod adapter. I do have a cassette player though!
Once I get past my break-in, I'll be sure to post my full review! I can't wait!! In the meantime, you guys can find me over on http://forums.amanti.net (they're making me an admin over there!)
Here's a shot of the beautiful exterior:
Many people have already come up to me and asked me what year my Mercedes E-class is!
Here's one of the interior:
And here's one of the center dashboard area -- amazing! It even has a central display screen just like the E60!
Pay particular attention to how well the trim is finished around the gear selector -- what a machine!
Okay, so I don't have night vision anymore but I don't think I'll miss it. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I also don't have a sport automatic transmission, ventilated seats, active steering, active roll stabilization, active cruise, comfort access, HUD, lane deviation warning system, navigation, HD radio, Sirius, or a USB/iPod adapter. I do have a cassette player though!
Once I get past my break-in, I'll be sure to post my full review! I can't wait!! In the meantime, you guys can find me over on http://forums.amanti.net (they're making me an admin over there!)
08-16-2007, 07:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Originally Posted by skaffa' post='459252' date='Aug 16 2007, 02:34 AM
Which is more important: real life safety or good ratings?
08-16-2007, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='459302' date='Aug 16 2007, 09:18 AM
Here's a shot of the beautiful exterior:
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08-16-2007, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='459305' date='Aug 16 2007, 11:25 AM
Rudy - you HAVE to tell me where you got those rims. Do they come in larger sizes, like 15" ?
08-16-2007, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='459312' date='Aug 16 2007, 11:39 AM
Rudy,
It's often said that Americans can't do British humour.
You've just proved otherwise...
It's often said that Americans can't do British humour.
You've just proved otherwise...
08-16-2007, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='459302' date='Aug 16 2007, 10:18 AM
Here's a shot of the beautiful exterior:
Okay, so I don't have night vision anymore but I don't think I'll miss it.
Okay, so I don't have night vision anymore but I don't think I'll miss it.
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08-16-2007, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='459314' date='Aug 16 2007, 11:40 AM
If you look closely at the picture of the driver's side window, there appears to be two round white cylinders looking outward. Maybe that's Kia's binocular based night vision system? Just hit the brakes, twist the wheel to the right to powerslide the car sideways, look into those night vision binoculars, and BAM! Forward-looking night vision!
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08-16-2007, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='459315' date='Aug 16 2007, 10:42 AM
Lou, did you get a hold of a copy of the owner's manual? I didn't think Kia made them available in .pdf form online just yet...
Of course, if that's not night vision, you could always go for an after-market system:
Lou