why choose the e60 over the 3 or 1 series?
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Cubic space is a measurement.... The difference of 6 cubic feet form E60 to E90 is a matter of interior design. Data is measurement but when you sit in a E60 you can feel the difference in the interior design of the car.
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1 & 3 series - good starter cars. Although, I have to say the series is a blast to drive! The first time I went to the BMW Performance Driving School, we spent a lot of the day in the 135's and had a great time.
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It may have escaped you, but that driver's seat you say you prefer to sit in is still located in the passenger cabin...
As for where that extra 6 cubic feet was distributed, that's easy to determine by looking at the technical data on bmwusa.com
As for where that extra 6 cubic feet was distributed, that's easy to determine by looking at the technical data on bmwusa.com
no offense to shorter people, and i don't know how much size 6 cubic feet is, but to my human body there was a clear difference in size between the two. i mean i can fit in a 12.5 shoe but my foot really prefers the feel of the 13 after a few hours.
I am only 5'8" (put your short jokes aside!) so its not that I need the room. To me the 5 Series is more about comfort and luxury. It screams a certain status that I just didnt feel in a 3 Series. The speed is a given but as stated above its just an added bonus. I have never felt the command, comfort and power my 545i has in any other vehicle.
On the flip side, I was very close to snatching up a 745i(long) for an additional $2k... the car was amazing. Same engine as the 545i and way more than enough room and luxury... if it were just about the room or cargo capacity I would have gotten that car. It drove much bigger that the 5 Series. Beautiful car but I didnt think it fit my driving style... also made me feel 10 yrs older than I am and at 39 I dont need to feel older in my car!!! Hindsight usually sucks but in this case I think I made the right decision.
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On the flip side, I was very close to snatching up a 745i(long) for an additional $2k... the car was amazing. Same engine as the 545i and way more than enough room and luxury... if it were just about the room or cargo capacity I would have gotten that car. It drove much bigger that the 5 Series. Beautiful car but I didnt think it fit my driving style... also made me feel 10 yrs older than I am and at 39 I dont need to feel older in my car!!! Hindsight usually sucks but in this case I think I made the right decision.
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another thing for me was the scary future thought of having the HPFP fail after the CPO warranty was out. that is just a heartbreaking thought to consider when buying a car. anyone know about how much a replacement on one of those runs you at a bimmer dealership?
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Really? I had no idea the 745li was trouble prone - beautiful car, but like I said just really big! Maybe a few years from now.
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For what its worth my dad has a high mileage '05 745, has had zero problems with other than having his oil pan cracked by a non BMW oil change experience. The issues i hear about are usually from 12v insiders who deem their electrical system as finnicky to work on.
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Just posted a similar comment to this on the poll about height.
I'm a bulky (stocky) 6'. When I bought my 530 I was also looking at the then-new 330. My wifes comment was that it "looks small on you". With that blessing, I moved up to a 5 series. It's much more comfortable and better riding than the 3 for my type of regular driving.
These days, I've noticed that the 330's are getting bigger. I noticed it with the loaners I sometimes get and with the cars they use in the advanced driving class.
Also, to someone elses point, it seems everyone in Toronto has a 3 series. I wanted something a little different and distinctive. The 5 series is it.
To another persons point, at the time I bought the 530, I had a shot at a 745 for not much more. But bad quality reviews and the fact that it felt like my father-in-laws caddy turned me off that idea.
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I'm a bulky (stocky) 6'. When I bought my 530 I was also looking at the then-new 330. My wifes comment was that it "looks small on you". With that blessing, I moved up to a 5 series. It's much more comfortable and better riding than the 3 for my type of regular driving.
These days, I've noticed that the 330's are getting bigger. I noticed it with the loaners I sometimes get and with the cars they use in the advanced driving class.
Also, to someone elses point, it seems everyone in Toronto has a 3 series. I wanted something a little different and distinctive. The 5 series is it.
To another persons point, at the time I bought the 530, I had a shot at a 745 for not much more. But bad quality reviews and the fact that it felt like my father-in-laws caddy turned me off that idea.
Cheers
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I literally DUMPED my 335! I can actually say that was the worst car i have owned. Fuel injectors, HPFP and a replaced transmission was enough for me. I just lost all confidence in that vehicle, in fact i wouldn't drive it outside the metroplex. I was determined to be done with BMW and was so close to getting a cts-v. I got the 550, so far so good. I like the styling and driving experience.
Everyone has preferences, best of luck for your friend. I really hope he hit a good one!
Everyone has preferences, best of luck for your friend. I really hope he hit a good one!
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I literally DUMPED my 335! I can actually say that was the worst car i have owned. Fuel injectors, HPFP and a replaced transmission was enough for me. I just lost all confidence in that vehicle, in fact i wouldn't drive it outside the metroplex. I was determined to be done with BMW and was so close to getting a cts-v. I got the 550, so far so good. I like the styling and driving experience.
Everyone has preferences, best of luck for your friend. I really hope he hit a good one!
Everyone has preferences, best of luck for your friend. I really hope he hit a good one!