Which do you prefer? Or maybe a 2000 M5, 04 M3 or S4 as these cars seem to be in the same general price range. This car is going to be my dads, but I expect to see quite a bit of driving time myself. He has a 6 speed manual 545 on order which won't be available until January. With options, came to around 54,000 (sport package, xenon, premium sound?). That seems to be a decent price as I've been looking online and the stick appears to retail for 51,000. I haven't seen the e60 in person, but the pictures are growing on me. The front end I could care less for at first, but I guess it was just a bad picture. I figure since I disliked the 745 at first, but am now in love with it, the new 5 will grow on me as well.
e60 545 vs e500 vs ?
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For driving, the E60. For comfort & a pleasing interior, the MB hs the lead by miles.
If you REALLY want luxury, not pure performance, pay serious attention to the interior of the BMW. Personally, I found it quite unpleasing in appearance as compared to the MB. Also, the I-drive demands WAY too much attention for simple tasks, & can cause SERIOUS problems while driving. If set up while at rest, the I-drive is OK, and most functions needed can be accessed on teh wheel. Also, when the Nav system comes out it will have voice control to help reduce the distractions.
If you REALLY want luxury, not pure performance, pay serious attention to the interior of the BMW. Personally, I found it quite unpleasing in appearance as compared to the MB. Also, the I-drive demands WAY too much attention for simple tasks, & can cause SERIOUS problems while driving. If set up while at rest, the I-drive is OK, and most functions needed can be accessed on teh wheel. Also, when the Nav system comes out it will have voice control to help reduce the distractions.