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01-30-2012, 04:25 PM

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CAFE Standard in the US is 54.5 MPG by 2025. Get used to it, Gentlemen. The days of large engines are coming to a rapid end. In another 5 years the N20 will be the high powered motor and you'll be complaining about a 2 or 3 cyl not having enough power.

I'm holding on to my M3!!!!

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01-30-2012, 07:13 PM

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I don't see it that way - Infiniti has some very good engines. Where they fall down compared to BMW is in the ride quality. Their engineers haven't worked out that the ride doesn't have to be punishingly hard to be sporty. This is something BMW generally does very well.

Exactly right. I leased an Infiniti M45 Sport for 3.5 years. The engine was great and it was great in the twisties. The ride sucked big time: buckboard rough. The stereo and electronics were superior to BMW by far.

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02-11-2012, 12:40 AM

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To me it's ridiculous to compare the 5 Series to any of its competitors since all of them (be it E-Class, A6 or anything else) are just weak alternatives to the standard setter of its segment.

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02-11-2012, 08:19 AM

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In another 5 years the N20 will be the high powered motor and you'll be complaining about a 2 or 3 cyl not having enough power.

Haha! Love it!

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02-16-2012, 01:18 AM

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So i am looking to buy a new car, and test drove 535 and 528 yesterday. 528 is impressive, but only adequate. 535 is what anyone would expect from a car at that price point. 4 cylinders in a 5 series is just wrong, in my personal opinion. Only thing i didnt like about it, is the car "thinks" for like 1.5-2 seconds before it starts to accelerate. When i hit the accelerator i expected it to "jump", but there was no "jump". I was explained by the sales guy, that "this is just how it is, all turbos are like that". I drive a 2005 525 now, and i think the new 5 series is a completely different vehicle.

I hear a lot good things about reliability of Infiniti and Lexus, and that both have more options and more luxurious interior than BMW.

I drive a lot, and most of my driving is on the highway. I put in at least 120 miles a day.

What is the best car for me? What do you think?

Current cars:
2005 BMW 525 (good size, sporty and elegant at the same time, transmission may give up anytime now)
2007 NISSAN Murano (great small SUV)
Previous:
2001 BMW 330 (quick, powerful, but way too small)
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA (very reliable, solid, stiff)
2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA (disappointment)
others - too many to list

thanks dear for tell the information about all models of bmw CAR'S. BUT I LIKE MOST BMW55OI. it look like very pretty....