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06-04-2006, 03:31 AM | #24 |
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3er's priority: 1. Sporty 2. Luxury 3. Comfy
5er's priority: 1. Luxury 2. Comfy 3. Sporty Not that im saying thats the preference for 3series owners and 5 series owners, but what the actual car really "do" and feel like. take your pick. whats your priority?
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06-04-2006, 03:43 AM | #25 |
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i think the 530 is more suitable for you. yes, 3 series is more sporty, but i always feel humble when i drive next to a 5 series. to me, theres just more of a spotlight on the 5 series. everytime i see another 3 series, i just think to myself "it looks a little bulky." But the ride is awesome. Its all preference i guess
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I pick number 1. Plus the 3 looks better.
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06-04-2006, 09:02 AM | #28 |
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Either one would be great, for me it would boil down to economics. The E90 is a lot less expensive than a 5-series. That said, it sounds like a 525 would be the best car for you. Despite the comments about how similar the two are, there is quite a bit more interior room in the 5-series. Two inches more shoulder room, inch and a half rear knee room may not sound like much, but in reality that puts it in a different class.
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06-04-2006, 04:54 PM | #31 |
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well for the 5 series at least... i'm not diggin the look. the rear lights are shaped too aggresively for a rear end that doesnt look aggresive at all... and likewise for the front. unless your getting a M5, i wouldnt consider the 530i unless of course you have a family and is looking for alot of room and comfort that the 330i will not provide for the rear passengers.
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06-04-2006, 05:09 PM | #32 | |
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Of course, I came out of a 5er and really like the 3er better so I wouldn´t consider the 5er anyway. Only the 3er provides true Freude am Fahren.
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06-04-2006, 05:27 PM | #33 |
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Remember too that you can find a pre-owned 530i in excellent condition and that right there takes $5 to $8 grand right off original purchase price. There's one in my area at a BMW dealer and there selling it for $44K with only 8000 miles on it. So comparing it to a brand new 3, that sounds like a good deal to look for a nice pre-owned one, search your local dealers.
I also don't care too much for the rear of the 5, it's the trunk that just doesn't flow right. There is also about 2 more inches in leg room in the rear of the 5 series compared to the 3. |
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