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Originally Posted by Cdnrockies
The expected responses considering that this is a BMW forum. 
I'll wait to see what the new M5 looks like vs. the current E63...as well as the performance. The W212 E63 is gorgeous, inside and out (especially in Obsidian with the full carbon fiber).
I personally prefer the look of the new F10, but have not driven it obviously. I will say that I would take the current E class over any E60 5series. We almost bought a '10 E350 4matic over a '10 535xi....but ended up deciding on an X5 instead. BMW wins out in handling as usual, but for total package the E is a great option.
Here's hoping that the F10 M5 outperforms the W212 E63 inside and out. I love the M5...and have my heart set on one, but as you can see from my garage, I could really give a rat's ass about the badge and am more concerned with the all around package.  |
Well spoken! A lot of us here love Daimler Benz AG as well but it's obvious that we lean towards BMW here. I've owned two W126 sedans and I still plan to one day pick up a 560 SEC as a classic boulevard cruiser for the future. I would say Mercedes and BMW compete against each other well and in a gentlemanly fashion - they one up each other and continuously improve through competition. I don't think Audi or VAG really hold a candle. I've also owned two Lexus' and they have their place as extremely reliable well built cars, also. If it wasn't for competition from Lexus, Mercedes-Benz would've still been a highly exclusive and very expensive marque in the U.S.