E60 (New BMW 5 Series)

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Thu 15 May 2003 08:02
E60 (New BMW 5 Series) - Indy
Did anyone watch Fifth Gear?

The adaptive steering looks like a true innovation ? useful option - I guess once you get used to it you will be able to steer a car very nicely.

True as the presenter said, the front is fine. But are the sides and the rear that flabby? I feel that people will warm to the shape with time to come. That said, if people dislike the car the residuals will plummet, and we will have a better chance of laying our hands on a second hand at realistic prices.





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Thu 15 May 2003 08:42
E60 (New BMW 5 Series) - Steve S
Maybe they think that people looking no further than the badge won't worry if it's ugly?

Mind you the 7 series is not going well. But that could be a raft of unecessary electronics.
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Thu 15 May 2003 17:29
E60 (New BMW 5 Series) - Shortwing Rob
It did look particularly ugly, even viewed against BMWs current crop of models.

Rob
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Thu 15 May 2003 17:51
E60 (New BMW 5 Series) - eMBe {P}
The program is repeated on Sunday pm, if you missed it.

I was surprised to hear the Tester slag off the E60 and then end by saying that in his view it would still sell very well!

The programme also had the "full" version of the new Honda ad, and showed the making of it - including some out-takes.
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Tue 20 May 2003 20:25
E60 (New BMW 5 Series) - bartycrouch
At least they have had an attempt to come up with something new in the way of styling. In a world where too many car companies trade on their heritage, it is refreshing to see a car company who could have rested on their laurels try something different.




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