carmudgeons.com - View Single Post - G30 540i -- C/D Review

robg · 04-24-2017, 11:54 PM

A bit ridiculous at this point to compare it to the e39. Those days are long gone. There's something not right about the front-end design. Would still probably pick a 5 series over the competition though. Better tech and build quality than XF, better balanced than the A6, more attractive interior and exterior than the E class (IMO) and likely better lease deals (and engines) than all of them. They all have numb electric steering at this point so that's kinda moot. Midsize sedans are a shrinking niche though. I'd bet you'll be able to lease a 530e (plug in hybrid) in the low 400s within a year. Would make great commuter.

Saw a nice imola red e39 M5 parked on the street the other day. Kinda made me want one.

04-24-2017, 11:54 PM	#9
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,244	A bit ridiculous at this point to compare it to the e39. Those days are long gone. There's something not right about the front-end design. Would still probably pick a 5 series over the competition though. Better tech and build quality than XF, better balanced than the A6, more attractive interior and exterior than the E class (IMO) and likely better lease deals (and engines) than all of them. They all have numb electric steering at this point so that's kinda moot. Midsize sedans are a shrinking niche though. I'd bet you'll be able to lease a 530e (plug in hybrid) in the low 400s within a year. Would make great commuter. Saw a nice imola red e39 M5 parked on the street the other day. Kinda made me want one. Last edited by robg; 04-25-2017 at 12:11 AM.