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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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For some reason, the taillights seem to look a little better to me here on the Touring edition than on the sedan.

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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>>For some reason, the taillights seem to look a little better to me here on the Touring edition than on the sedan.

lu-ove it. But then again I'm a sucker for wagons.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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That definitely wins the beauty contest over the sedan. The awkward clunky trunk gets swallowed up by the wagon, and leaves the good stuff behind.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Cool! The rear end is MUCHO better than the angry-rear-end of the E60 sedan. I can't wait to see more :smile: Whew, BMW's got me all polarized lately

simple review!
1-series; yuk
3-series; drool!
X3; stupid
Z4; ok when moving
5-series; yuk
5-wagon; cool
X5 - it's trying to eat me!
6-series; yuk
7-series; its aight
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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My review:

1-series; Could be good in hatchback form
3-series; New 3 looks great (if the spy shots are to be believed)
X3; I like it.
Z4; ok in Red with the top down
5-series; Still not working for me
5-wagon; Better than the sedan
X5 - old and it shows
6-series; The coupe is great, the convertible doesn't look that great by comparison
7-series; hate the 7.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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1 series- Buy a Mini!
3 series- cool... mmmm, 3 series compact with M3 engine???
X3- no no no no no!!!
5 series- maybe an M5, maybe
5 series wagon- **** yeah!
X5- ummm your not cool soccer mommy...
6 series- dig it, but whats with the trunk???
7 series- like the new "sport" version (SWB, V12), but i'd
rather have an RS6...

 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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can you guys guess my thoughts?

1-series; Love it so far - too bad we're only getting the 4 door and the 2 door (no hatches planned at this time)
3-series; Love the current E46 despite it being a little heavier than I'd like. Especially love the wagon
X3; Drive really well. Interior dissapointed in some cases. Love the sunroof.
Z4; Love it.
5-series; Currently the best looking BMW product - absolutely love the exterior design. Driving dynamics are incredible once you're used to the active steering (turn in is as sharp as the MINI at low speeds)
5-wagon; The smart SUV alternative
X5 - Bloated but certainly one of the better mid-sized SUVs. Also worst advertising compaigne of any BMW in recent memory.
6-series; In photos it's nice - in person is just blows me away.
7-series; love the current design and the sport models really look impressive. But the A8 (non 12 cylinder) is also impressive.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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I started a new thread for the Simple Review of BMW

 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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It looks good! I've seen quite of the few new 5's around, and I must say I do like their tail lights.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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Ya'll left out the Z8.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Z8 is no longer in production.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Much better than the sedan.
The fact that the sedan's god-awful trunk is missing probably helps a lot.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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wow - can you say 545i 6-speed!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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i'll take the house too please





 
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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I think the 5-series Touring is my favorite of the new generation from BMW.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Hmmmm.. Where do the bikes go? In the trunk?


 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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This picture gets me moist (I know, TMI, but it looks GOOD)


 
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