Yet another 5 series review....
10-11-2010, 05:14 AM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
10-11-2010, 05:26 AM
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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
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.
10-11-2010, 06:14 AM
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10-11-2010, 08:18 AM
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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".
10-12-2010, 04:18 AM
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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
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.
.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.
.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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10-13-2010, 01:24 AM
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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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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.
10-13-2010, 08:53 AM
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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.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/re...mentid=1135667
A generic review but overall, very positive.
A generic review but overall, very positive.
