the conteders: Lexus IS 350 and MB C350 sport.

Some lines from the article,"Think of the term sport sedan and the brain sculpts bavarian sheetmetal with blue and white roundel"

"The 330i steps up to the firing lane all new to play the dual roles of assassin and target"

the verdict:1st place BMW 330i(red)"gave me a hard on"Quincy.

Benchmark,standard,yardstick,epitome,quintessence-yeah,all of that.

2nd place Lexus IS350(silver)

Look in your rearview mirror ,BMW,Lexus is coming fast-very fast.

3rd place M-B C350 SPORT(dark blue)

Fast but not so furious-the perfect benz for the furtive drag racer.

I don't think we are biased when we( e90 heads) think we have a great car.
Disclaimer:This post wasn't intended to be offensive, hurtfull etc.I ain't got nothing but love fo y'all.Thanks!

Here's something from automobile mag. Enjoy .
http://automobilemag.com/video/0601_bmw_3_series_aoy/

[StewtheBassman]

Thanks Quincy, Motor Trend is my favorite of the car mag group, even if the they voted the Civic Car of the Year!

Can't wait to read it!

Something else that'll make e90 owners happy.
http://automobilemag.com/video/0601_bmw_3_series_aoy/

Originally Posted by quincy

Something else that'll make e90 owners happy.
http://automobilemag.com/video/0601_bmw_3_series_aoy/

Please disregard.

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Thanks Quincy, Motor Trend is my favorite of the car mag group, even if the they voted the Civic Car of the Year!

Can't wait to read it!

You're welcome.

[alpinewhite3]

Just curious...what were the 0-60 numbers for the 3 cars?

Originally Posted by agent0986

Just curious...what were the 0-60 numbers for the 3 cars?

0 to 60 , car weight,hp, torque


BMW 5.8 / 3437 lb / 255 hp/ 220 lb ft torque

Lexus 5.2 / 3583 lb / 306 hp /277 lb ft

M-B 5.4 / 3485 lb / 268 hp/ 258 lb ft

[croaker]

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Thanks Quincy, Motor Trend is my favorite of the car mag group, even if the they voted the Civic Car of the Year!

Can't wait to read it!

Yeah what the hell? A Civic? I mean I understand their reasoning but still...It was painful.

-Croaker

[StewtheBassman]

Originally Posted by croaker

Yeah what the hell? A Civic? I mean I understand their reasoning but still...It was painful.

-Croaker

They vote based on improvements, significance, all subjective things, and 12 people vote...11 voted for the Civic.

If the BMW had a diesel or a Hybrid (puke) in the USA they would have given MT a lot more to think about, but since they refuse to bring the Diesel over, the Civic gets this one. (IMHO)

[ben1364]

I gave up on Motor Trend as a serious car magazine several years ago but do respect Automobile.

[StewtheBassman]

Automobile proclaimed the E90 car of the year, so of course, should be taken seriously!

[ben1364]

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Automobile proclaimed the E90 car of the year, so of course, should be taken seriously!

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Agreed. Automobile magazine is a serious publication.

[ChineseGuy]

so which car is faster? E90 or Is350?

I've always heard how E90 beat other cars OVERALL, but never heard them racing or anything.

[ed328ci]

Originally Posted by ChineseGuy

so which car is faster? E90 or Is350...

In this class, straightline acceleration generally goes to IS350, then C350, then G35, then 330i and Acura TL. The Audi A4 brings up the tail.

Ed

[ChineseGuy]

Originally Posted by ed328ci

In this class, straightline acceleration generally goes to IS350, then C350, then G35, then 330i and Acura TL. The Audi A4 brings up the tail.

Ed

What about cornering? Since i beleive E90 has the better handling and steering, should the E90 get the lead for cornering?

[Atty]

Motor Trend has had its ups and downs over the years. Car and Driver and Autoweek have been much more consistent.

MT has totally revamped its publication over the last several months under new leadership, and now it is trying very hard to copy C/D and Automobile. They're doing a good job, because it is now pretty good reading. But prior to this latest incarnation, it really got off course and sucked, geared towards the lowest common denominator, which they've now left behind under Angus whatshisname.

I've always had a problem with the way MT does it's Car of the Year competitions. I think it's wrong IMHO, and C/D and Autoweek have it right. Who cares which car is best of only the new models introduced in a given year? What if there are no good new cars that year? (example: Motor Trend chose the Caprice Classic as COTY in 1990.) The real question in my mind is which car - new or old - is the best car that year. The Civic is definitely not the best of either, although it is arguably one of the best in the economy compact market. The other mags competitions are right by choosing the 10 best new cars, one in each category, and even if they have been in production for more than a year. 3-Series routinely get their recognition in these competitions, and they really help to show the industry leaders where the trends are.

[ben1364]

Thanks Attorney. Perhaps I was too hasty in my condemnation. I will buy a couple issues and give MT another chance. I hope that iI will be able to agree with you.

[BMW0]

Originally Posted by quincy

I don't think we are biased when we( e90 heads) think we have a great car.

Everyone likes to hear great things about their newly adopted Bimmer child.

[NaTuReB0Y]

Big deal.....Playboy gave the Porsche 911(I think)....the car of the year award.