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Originally Posted by P1 PET
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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad
I don't think the current E class is much of a threat to the new 5, based on initial impressions. The new 5 is a handsome car with well balanced proportions and sharp styling. The E is awkwardly styled, with an odd, bulbous rear and an over-stated front end, not to mention the woeful range of engines in the UK. Will be interesting to see what the journos say when they compare the new 5 with the 2nd gen Jag XF, however
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E Class has a lot of similarities with the upper class ultimate luxury car like Maybach. It is like you're getting a very, very expensive vehicle for a lot, a lot less money. I think the people who enjoy driving with sportiness and dynamics will choose the 5 and those enjoy travelling from point a to b with comfort, elegance, and luxury will pick the E.
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I'm sure you're right
I rather like what BMW 5 Series project manager, Wolfgang Hacker, had to say: "If you close your eyes, first you will think it is a 3 Series to drive but on the highway it will feel like a 7 Series... That's what we wanted to achieve with the new model."
Looking forward to a test drive, although it's a shame that they've made it bigger as the Touring will follow suit and end up being too big to handle really well
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