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Old 08-21-05, 11:38 AM
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Wow the 5-series wagon looks great. I just saw the commercial for it on CNN and I was really impressed.

I'm warming significantly to the 5-series but this wagon really utilizes very well what amounts to awkward styling on the sedan.

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Here's a photo of the rear. For more pictures and information - BMWusa.com
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Still not my cup of tea . . .
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I'll rate it a little higher than the new 5-series sedan ( not much ), mainly because it at least has a handsome rear end and not that ugly Bangle-ized trunk lid that other new BMW's have. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same junk that characterizes other new BMW's...I-Drive, thinner sheet metal (compared to the former ones), lousy fit-and-finish, and sub-standard electronics.

I agree with Amethy......new BMW's are just not my cup of coffee.

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i think the new BMW 5 is a love-hate car that most people hate....


i personally find it rather hot...
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Originally Posted by whoster
i personally find it rather hot...
I love the mean looking headlights, and the taillights, but I hate wagons.

Are wagons more aerodynamic (less .cd of drag) than sedans are?
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Originally Posted by whoster
i think the new BMW 5 is a love-hate car that most people hate....


i personally find it rather hot...
im the same with u i personality like the new 5 and 7 serires, but i only like it when its the regular look, i have when ppl put kits on BMW, especially the 7. and i also hate spoilers on BMWs as well, it makes the car look ugly
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I also like the wagon better. Another new great looking wagon
 
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Mike......see more of my comments about wagons in the adjoining thread...the one you started....about the Mazda 6 wagon.
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