Yet another 5 series review....
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My Ride: 523iA, 2006, Silver Grey, Black Leatherette Interior, Fine-Wood Trim Poplar Grain Brown High-Gloss, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic, Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Content, Interior and Exterior Mirrors with Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function (Incl. Folding Function for Exterior Mirror), Electric Front Seats with Memory for Driver, Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control, Adjustable Steering Column, BMW Radio with 8 Speakers and CD Drive, Park Distance Control, Universal Bluetooth Cell Phone, Electric Rear Sunblind
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Pete,
This review has already been included in BabkenBMW's thread posted yesterday.
This review has already been included in BabkenBMW's thread posted yesterday.
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"Yes, some people buy a BMW for the badge. But the real prestige of the 5 Series, and its continuing superiority, has nothing to do with the badge, and everything to do with what?s inside." I'd say it this way: "People's respect for BMW badge comes from the essence of BMW automobiles".
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I noticed that Lawrence Ulrich, who wrote the NY Times article, works for MSN Autos as well but he did not write the MSN article. What a coincidence
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The NY Times is a much better review than the MSN one by the way, but still criticizes the extra weight and the "Icy Steering" as he describes it.
I agree with his statement: "Facing a 1,000-mile journey and given a choice of any car in this fiercely competitive segment ? Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, Audi A6 ? I?d grab the BMW?s chunky key fob and never let go." That is if I was facing a 1,000-mile journey.
However, my decision might be different if I was facing a chicane
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The NY Times is a much better review than the MSN one by the way, but still criticizes the extra weight and the "Icy Steering" as he describes it.
I agree with his statement: "Facing a 1,000-mile journey and given a choice of any car in this fiercely competitive segment ? Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, Audi A6 ? I?d grab the BMW?s chunky key fob and never let go." That is if I was facing a 1,000-mile journey.
However, my decision might be different if I was facing a chicane
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I noticed that Lawrence Ulrich, who wrote the NY Times article, works for MSN Autos as well but he did not write the MSN article. What a coincidence
.
The NY Times is a much better review than the MSN one by the way, but still criticizes the extra weight and the "Icy Steering" as he describes it.
I agree with his statement: "Facing a 1,000-mile journey and given a choice of any car in this fiercely competitive segment ? Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, Audi A6 ? I?d grab the BMW?s chunky key fob and never let go." That is if I was facing a 1,000-mile journey.
However, my decision might be different if I was facing a chicane
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The NY Times is a much better review than the MSN one by the way, but still criticizes the extra weight and the "Icy Steering" as he describes it.
I agree with his statement: "Facing a 1,000-mile journey and given a choice of any car in this fiercely competitive segment ? Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, Audi A6 ? I?d grab the BMW?s chunky key fob and never let go." That is if I was facing a 1,000-mile journey.
However, my decision might be different if I was facing a chicane
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I agree with his statement: "Facing a 1,000-mile journey and given a choice of any car in this fiercely competitive segment ? Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class, Infiniti M, Audi A6 ? I?d grab the BMW?s chunky key fob and never let go." That is if I was facing a 1,000-mile journey.
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/re...mentid=1135667
A generic review but overall, very positive.
A generic review but overall, very positive.
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