Time for a reniassance (long philosophical rant)
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='416066' date='Apr 20 2007, 11:00 AM
Does anyone else agree that BMW is moving in the wrong direction?
I could not justify the 3er again in 1990 over a Honda Accord EX. The Accord was larger, more spacious, more comfortable and although lacking the balance and plagued with FWD under-steer, the car had a great 5 spd transmission a very smooth engine and would cruise steadily at 110 mph.
I consider myself a Beemer fan and a driving enthusiast. The involvement I enjoy in rowing my own in daily driving cannot be replaced by a tighter suspension. BMW is giving me everything I want in the 5er. I like the silky smooth engine, the more comfortable ride on the straight and the flat cornering only when I need it and the convenience of active steering. Obviously should I choose to track regularly I would want a lighter car with a stiffer suspension and softer tires. (but my Supra had after market coils and springs from TRD and I remember how that car handled on rails but gave me a butt ache). If you want the purists BMW, the M3 is available, as are E39 M5s and Z cars.
The 550i that I just ordered is a far cry from any vehicle on the lots at MBZ and Lexus dealers. BMW may have changed their course, but they are not heading toward the competition.
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