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Starting to hear the the E60 will get...
by pearl
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Jul 31, 2006 (10:11 am)
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a face and fanny "lift" next Spring (to be introduced as an 08 model). Anyone else got any info on this?
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [pearl]
by shipo
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Jul 31, 2006 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: pearl (Jul 31, 2006 10:11 am)
I saw a picture a few months back that purports to be of a "lifted" E60. If it turns out to be even remotely accurate, then I will be converted from someone who isn't even remotely fond of the E60 to one who actually likes it. Go figure.
FWIW, I believe I have the picture at home so of you drop me a private E-Mail, I'll send it to you (assuming that I can find it). 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [shipo]
by bdkinnh
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Aug 01, 2006 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 31, 2006 10:27 am)
Is this it? http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=2741&id- g=1&idi=1
I like it better than the current version, but I think the rear end looks a bit like a Taurus.
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [bdkinnh]
by shipo
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Aug 01, 2006 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: bdkinnh (Aug 01, 2006 8:00 am)
Yup, that's it. I still don't like it as much as my E39, but it is WAY better that the unlifted E60 (in my eyes of course).
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [shipo]
by pearl
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Aug 01, 2006 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Jul 31, 2006 10:27 am)
Thanks, Shipo...just saw the link above with the magazine cover version of the updated E60. I agree with you - this one could make me trade my E39. It is slightly reminiscent of the new 3 series and eliminates the "stuck on butt" of the current E60, and softens the "eyebrows". I presume this will likely come in 528, 535 and 550 versions with the revised sixes and 4.8L V8. Probably will push 60K for even the "lesser" versions, but no doubt will be a great car. I hope they also take the opportunity to ditch the I-drive while they are at it - that would definitely clinch it for me.
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [shipo]
by srfast
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Aug 01, 2006 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 01, 2006 9:02 am)
The E60 exterior is looking better, but the interior is still too sparse for me. I like my 2003 530i because of the classic lines and even though there are no "real" gauges, there are enough displays and buttons to make the dash & center console look nice.
Regards...JL
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [shipo]
by div2
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Aug 01, 2006 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 01, 2006 9:02 am)
If Munich would return to a driver oriented interior, I could see myself in an E60. I wish BMW would adopt a glass cockpit and allow you to choose the displays you want to monitor.
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [div2]
by jb_shin
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Aug 01, 2006 (1:35 pm)
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Replying to: div2 (Aug 01, 2006 12:03 pm)
I am still not quite taken with E60. I think I actually like the facelifted 7-series better. I am thinking which would make more sense, trade the M5 in and get the new M3 (no more 529 contribution  ), or turn my M5 into something like (probably for less):
Crazy M5
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Re: Starting to hear the the E60 will get... [jb_shin]
by cmybimmergo
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Aug 02, 2006 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: jb_shin (Aug 01, 2006 1:35 pm)
I agree...the facelifted e60 beats the original e60, but it still has that puffy steroidal look. The earlier generations are just so much more streamlined.
I also agree about the new 7...I recently came up on one from behind, and while my first impression (from far away) was that it was a bimmer, I didn't really believe it until I got close to it, because my reaction was "oooh what's THAT? I like it!" and I haven't ever liked the 7.
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