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What is this discussion about? Jaguar XJR, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Audi S6, Maserati Quattroporte, Audi S8, Sedan

#917 of 1038 perhaps by xkss Apr 10, 2005 (10:11 pm)
but, you still have to deal with the interior and exterior.
#918 of 1038 Re: [merc1] by habitat1 Apr 19, 2005 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Apr 10, 2005 8:38 pm) Actually, I didn't win. After I first heard that the M5 would only have an SMG, I cancelled my order. Now since they made that announcement, I would be #6 at a dealership that will likely only get 2-3 per year. And that's sneaking me in the middle of the list. The larger dealerships in DC have a proportionally long wait.   I guess if I really have $90k+ burning a hole in my pocket, I can go for a new 911 S convertible. That wait is only about 9-12 months. Barring any growth spurts, my two daughters might even still be able to fit in the back seat by the time I get one.   P.S. I wonder if BMW executives actaully saw all of my ranting in Edmund's about "true" manual transmissions? Probably wishful thinking, but it is nice they responded to consumer feedback. If GM did a little more of that, they wouldn't be giving away their stock. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 20, 2005 3:08 pm) kyfdx (Apr 21, 2005 6:05 am) habitat1 (Apr 24, 2005 11:49 am)
#919 of 1038 Re: [habitat1] by merc1 Apr 20, 2005 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 19, 2005 3:42 pm) Aww shux no going back now huh? Nothing wrong with a 997 Cabrio either.   I doubt if any BMW execs read this board, but I'm sure others like you wrote/called/emailed BMW because the article I saw stated that this decision was made based on U.S. market BMW customers.   GM is too big to react in such a way as BMW. GM is just too plain larger imo, but thats for another board.   M
#920 of 1038 Re: [habitat1] by kyfdx HOST Apr 21, 2005 (6:05 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 19, 2005 3:42 pm) habitat1... I attribute the change directly to your rantings... Good job!! Replies to this message: habitat1 (Apr 24, 2005 11:49 am)
#921 of 1038 Re: kyfdx & merc1 by habitat1 Apr 24, 2005 (11:49 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 21, 2005 6:05 am) kyfdx,   Thanks for the credit, as undeserved as it is. I have a feeling a lot of previous BMW owners and dealers made their opinions known. The sales manager at my hometown dealer wrote a pretty scathing letter questioning why the company would alienate virtually all of the past M5 owners who had no choice but a "real" manual transmission. He has been with BMW for over 20 years and owns an original M1, so my suspicion is that his "rantings" were given more weight than mine.   merc1,   I'll still shop around for the M5 to see if anyone has a shorter wait. But I must admit that once I consider the idea of pulling a $90k+ trigger, the 997 S Convertible has its appeal. Not to mention that the upcoming 550i 6-speed will come within 40 horsepower of the last M5 and be immediately available for ED in about 3 months.
#922 of 1038 589hp E55 by android Jun 26, 2005 (5:32 pm)
Finally got it all done. My little 4 door is a rocket. Went to the track for a little Bracket racing. After figuring out best way to launch this thing I managed a 11.87 128mph quatermile, much to the dismay of the viper that was next to me. Going to get a front spoiler to lessen the lift on the front end then its done.
#923 of 1038 Keep Thread Alive Post! by merc1 Aug 04, 2005 (11:20 pm)
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#924 of 1038 jaguar XJ8 BODY is VULGAR by wildcat05 Aug 07, 2005 (10:27 am)
I really hate 2004 and 2005 body style of the jaguar XJ8. I would like for Ford to return it to it original european style. Ford are you listening. If anybody shares my view please let me know.
#925 of 1038 cars by xkss Aug 08, 2005 (12:59 pm)
really hate 2004 and 2005 body style of the jaguar XJ8.   Do you know that the new aluminum XJ actually has styling cues from the first generation XJ?   If any new luxury sedan is vulgar, it would be the new BMW M5 with its side vents, Kia Rio taillights, and what not.
#926 of 1038 MB E63 by scottphillip Aug 24, 2005 (11:10 am)
Merc, When will this come out in the USA? Should I get a 2006 E55 or wait?? Replies to this message: habitat1 (Aug 25, 2005 10:56 am)

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