Josh--are you still liking your 540iT? - Page 2

Josh (PA) · 12-02-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

Very arguably.

You can debate the exterior styling all you want, I agree it comes down to personal preference, but spend 5 minutes in each car experiencing the ergonomic and interior styling and I can't see how anyone can make an argument for the e60 or e90 over the previous generation.

*Plaz* · 12-02-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

You can debate the exterior styling all you want

That's all I'm referring to... I find the front end of the E39 to be like a big fat clunky stub. It's just not at all attractive.

The E39 (and E46) interiors are far and away better than any current bimmer's interior.

TD · 12-02-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

That's all I'm referring to... I find the front end of the E39 to be like a big fat clunky stub. It's just not at all attractive.

The E39 (and E46) interiors are far and away better than any current bimmer's interior.

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To me, the E60 looks like those BMW-wannabe front clips that we've all seen attached to various Honda products.

wdc330i · 12-02-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

When the E39 540 came out I wasn't particularly interested in big sedans with big engines but I wanted a 540 badly. They definitely got the look of those cars right. And they sound great with straight pipes.

I have no love, nevermind lust, for the E60

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I drove a 530xiT and felt no love or lust for it. It does have good power in a predictable, somewhat boring way. On the other hand, the e90 325xiT is a hoot to drive. I have to spend some time at the wheel of the 540iT and see how it feels. It is MUCH bigger than my 330i. I have driven an e39 528iT and found it surprisingly zippy and nimble for a larger car. So, I expect to like the v8 version.

*Plaz* · 12-02-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

To me, the E60 looks like those BMW-wannabe front clips that we've all seen attached to various Honda products.

While this thread wasn't specifically about the E39 vs E60, and I'm not crazy about the catwoman thing on the headlamps, I do think it has a more attractive front end overall than the E39.