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      06-27-2010, 12:25 AM   #12
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Drives: '24 X3 M Sport
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Originally Posted by baloo588 View Post
it is downright the best 5 series in years.

And no, I do not miss the feeling of the 335xi over the F10 at all.

F10 meets and exceeds my expectations!
I have previously owned more than 10 BMWs including an E39/535i and an E90/335i Coupe.
IMO, the new 535i sedan does not come close to either of these cars as far as the fun to drive quotient is concerned and all round balance.

No question I was hoping to be impressed with the new 5er, but instead my impressions were similar to those reported by the British "Autocar" magazine.

Quite simply, the car feels too big, too heavy and too isolated from the road surface. And with its huge turning circle, it is not very agile for city parking manoeuvres.

I plan to test drive some of the competition before I decide on my "ultimate driving machine".
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