11-25-2016, 12:37 PM | #23 |
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Diffuser is not bad at all.. I have also to agree with some of the comments, it's just too busy and stripes on a 5 serie ?!
Off topic but really wish that BMW was offering the option to config the car with M performance parts or black trims ... like Audi or Merc |
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11-25-2016, 12:40 PM | #24 |
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My personal biggest gripe with this is the gigantic kidney grills. It just looks so disproportionate, especially in the head-on front picture.
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Luckily you don't have to get all the m performance parts. I've seen the car in Bluestone metallic and M-sport in the flesh, and those pics doesn't really do it justice.
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I think it has the MPPK tune. ?
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11-25-2016, 04:21 PM | #28 |
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Is it me, or does this thing look a little tacky? I understand this decoration for a 2 or 3 series, but a 5?
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11-25-2016, 10:20 PM | #31 |
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I'm trying to like it...if the black stripes along the doors and side skirts go away plus a proper lowering then I'd be on board
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11-26-2016, 01:14 AM | #32 |
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So, is this supposed to be the M550i? Seems pretty busy overall but not sure if good or bad.
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11-26-2016, 02:43 AM | #33 |
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No, this is not the M550i. It's M performance parts that you can buy for any g30 M sport, so it will not come like that from the factory.
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11-26-2016, 03:32 AM | #35 |
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Right idea wrong execution
Upgrades in power and some body parts are worthwhile but some of the cosmetic stuff is just plain cheap.
BMW is harping about luxury then it need to be cautious not offer stickers and plastic bits on a car in this segment. Someone said hatchback like looks... he is right! The strikers and OTT decorative details belong to Mini not the 5er. |
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11-26-2016, 06:29 AM | #36 |
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I think MB won this one... the E43 AMG looks mature whereas this 5'erl ooks straight outta Hot Import Nights, circa 2003.
Base model, however, I give the 5 an edge though. |
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Do MB even have parts like this that can be fitted to their cars?
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So looks like the E43 will be between the 540i and the M550i. And that is quite logical since the E43 power (401 PS) also is between the 540i (340 PS) and the M550i with 462 PS.
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The E43 will eventually be replaced with an E55 using Mercedes new inline 6.
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They will release a new 4.0 V8 Biturbo for the LCI S 550 and I doubt they will not use it in the E Class. S 6 uses a 4.0 V8 too. |
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