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Replying to: dewey (Sep 11, 2006 6:01 am) I find that somewhat strange especially when there is a twin turbo BMW 335 coupe and sedan? That will likely have to wait until the 5-Series facelift, probably next spring as early 08' models. M |
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Replying to: merc1 (Sep 11, 2006 8:16 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Sep 12, 2006 5:42 am) Good point. In the 3 series categorty a 335i will not cannibalize sales from the new V8 M3. After hundreds of test drives I've never felt as excited about buying a car as the BMW335i. I hope I can negotiate a reasonable deal this week. |
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Replying to: merc1 (Sep 11, 2006 8:16 pm) No need yet for such a face lift with the 5 series outselling the E Class. Also I would like to point out that we are soon approaching the deadline for our E Class vs. 5 series sales bet. I am kind of disappointed that this was only a gentlemen's bet with no legal tender wagered. 
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Sep 12, 2006 5:42 am) At least in BMW's case the 550i would still have more horsepower. The 2007 GS430 has 290hp with the new SAE spec. The GS350 has 303hp. According to Lexus, 0-60 is identical between the two, 5.7 seconds, and 1\4 mile times are also an identical 14.2 seconds. The GS430 starts at a little over $8K more. For that you get... uh..
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Replying to: dewey (Sep 12, 2006 8:26 am) Ha, ha Dew! Also I would like to point out that we are soon approaching the deadline for our E Class vs. 5 series sales bet. I am kind of disappointed that this was only a gentlemen's bet with no legal tender wagered. Yeah can you feel me sweating? I'm starting to cringe as I read the sales reports, but I won't lose faith until Jan 1 and the sales figures are released! M |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 12, 2006 7:11 pm) M |
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CNN Money has interesting article on trends for both auto and manny transmissions. Very favorable comments on Audi's DSG. CNN Tranny |
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I drove a manual there in the Z4 M roadster.  Stupid fast comes to mind, along with an ear to ear grin. Now if there were some way to justify it. As for LPS wheels, looking at wheel choices, I agree with Mark that many of us would like to upgrade our wheels to those offered on the sportier (M, AMG, S-Line, etc) versions. I'd LOVE to put M5 wheels on a regular 5 as the other wheel choices leave me less than happy. Things like this can make or break how a vehicle looks. Not an LPS vehicle, but consider the BMW 6 Series. The ellipsoid wheels on the Sport package look rather goofy. I can take or leave it. Slap some M6 wheels on there and the look of the vehicle changes entirely. A la mode ordering would be sweet, but I suspect the technical workings and relationships between some features dictate that other things need to be there. Not that that is an excuse, just an observation and guess. -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Sep 14, 2006 4:46 am) You meant, perhaps, a la carte? 
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