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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD
Would I take a 550i over an M3? No way but it IMO the best mid size 4 door anyone is offering this days espically because you can get a real manual transmission which feels great in the 550i. One area where the 550i (any new body 5 for that matter) could be better is in sterring feel. The sterring is a little light but still feels light years beyon Lexus and Mercedes and better than the A6.
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I agree with you man. I would also take the M3 any day. But it's meant for a different customer.
I have driven pretty much every new premium midsize luxury sedan out there, and prefer the new 5er over all of them. Also had a chance to really push the new 550i on the performance track at Spartanburg, SC. The steering does feel a bit numb compared to the last gen. However it's incredibly accurate and feels better than the competition. I'm anxious to see how the new M5 steering feels.