No e60? WTF?
02-17-2009, 11:28 AM
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Seems US News & World Report is not too fond of e60s.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
02-17-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='795106' date='Feb 17 2009, 04:28 PM
Seems US News & World Report is not too fond of e60s.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
02-17-2009, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='795106' date='Feb 17 2009, 03:28 PM
Seems US News & World Report is not too fond of e60s.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
This is what the website says...
"Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews"
02-17-2009, 12:09 PM
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Interesting....
From: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ss/Performance/ (Rank #1)
"Although power and handling are both adequate, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class doesn't seem to have the balance and tossability of the BMW 5 Series or Jaguar XF."
"All E-Class models handle with grippy assurance and modest body lean. Steering feel is accurate, and straight-line stability is excellent. However, they're not as nimble as rival 5-Series BMWs, and some testers find them slightly ponderous in fast corners. "
From: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ss/Performance/ (Rank #1)
"Although power and handling are both adequate, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class doesn't seem to have the balance and tossability of the BMW 5 Series or Jaguar XF."
"All E-Class models handle with grippy assurance and modest body lean. Steering feel is accurate, and straight-line stability is excellent. However, they're not as nimble as rival 5-Series BMWs, and some testers find them slightly ponderous in fast corners. "
02-18-2009, 06:43 AM
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well the 2008 5er was on the top of that list when i saw about a year ago.
02-18-2009, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='795106' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:28 PM
Seems US News & World Report is not too fond of e60s.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...ury-Large-Cars/
Perhaps that is why the oversight occured....money talks! 
02-18-2009, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='795130' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:47 PM
Not a chance, Volvo is way more reliable that BMW.
