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14 messages,  Last post on May 19, 2006 at 5:19 AM

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#10 of 14 Re: What about the BMW DCI, or ICD controls ? [jjdow] by chicagojoe May 14, 2006 (8:00 am)
Replying to: jjdow (May 13, 2006 6:28 pm) We are lucky indeed. I don't think the controls will be that bad although they will take some time to learn.   Drove the M45 yesterday. I can't see what all the hype is about. Yes I drove very well but I can't see someone who is looking at a BMW buying one. It tries way too hard with shiny chrome everywhere and a dash that jumps at you in every direction. Three years from now the dash will look very dated. Also, the yellow glow of the dash actually hurt my eyes. The knobs feel very cheap. Yes it has ever feature but I think they are all cheaply done.   The E350 is a nice car but I find the design a little too girlish.   But, you are right, I think you will get a nice car no matter what your decision.
#11 of 14 E500 by jjdow May 18, 2006 (5:46 pm)
Ok, after driving these and the E500, I leaning towards the E500. I like the thinner appearance to BMW... just my preference. I've been test driving it in "Sport II" setting and although the seats dont hold me as tight as the CLK, I think the E corners almost as well. It's certainly quieter... I think I'm ready for that after 6 yrs in the CLK. I think its a great combo of the Lexus for quiet luxury and the BMW handling in Sport II.   The torque in the E when you drive it in manual shift mode is way more than I can use around Houston. I hear the new E550 are going up to 379HP or so.... just cant see needing more than the 308 the 2006 has....   Finally, I've got a line on a 2006 demo with 5600 miles for $6K under invoice... nice car for $53,500. I'll make a final decision over the weekend and let you'll know. thanks Replies to this message: habitat1 (May 19, 2006 5:19 am)
#12 of 14 Re: E500 [jjdow] by habitat1 May 19, 2006 (5:19 am)
Replying to: jjdow (May 18, 2006 5:46 pm) I hear the new E550 are going up to 379HP or so.... just cant see needing more than the 308 the 2006 has.... .   I saw a recent review of the E550 and, in addition to 25% more horsepower than the outgoing E500, it received very high reviews for suspension improvemnts and design refinements.

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