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Old 02-27-2005, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SurfsUp' date='Feb 27 2005, 03:06 AM
bmw uk has some info on the new 750i engine.? Looks like a second off the 0-60 time.? ?
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Not 1 second. It's actually 0.1 sec. Don't think I'd notice that...
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Feb 27 2005, 06:53 AM
[quote name='SurfsUp' date='Feb 27 2005, 06:06 AM']Again the 545 and 6 speed Automatic is a great choice and has many people over despite the new look.? But the new suspension and steering have a lot to due with the over all total package of the car.?
Those are only two reasons that got me hooked on this car. No other manufacturer I test drove could come close to the "handling" aspect in a big 4-door car.
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Bingo! I had a '03 E55 AMG, and while it was crazy fast (0 - 60 mph in 4.3 sec., 469 hp, 516 lb/ft of torque), the handling, steering and brakes were horrible. I sold it after only 4 months...at some point 0 - 60 speed has diminishing marginal returns.
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