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      05-19-2017, 01:10 AM   #100
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Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW View Post
I think some people who are nostalgic about the M5's of old will find a viable option in the current M3: about the same size and power as the E39, the most revered M5. The current M5 competes in the category above, which is the sports limousine, whose buyer, who is older, maybe want more power, but also more refinement and ease of driving. That's why we have rubber mounted subframe, AWD, auto transmission and the likes.
That's what I have been saying. If the M5 was up to us in this forum to design, it would be much different.
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