I think it's quite a pretty car actually, and it's xDrive, though obviously based on the transverse engine/FWD platform. It's this I expect that has enabled BMW to squeeze enough interior space out of the chassis to make the GC model.
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Looks quite nice except for that ghastly grille, Are they going to release a M240i with a 6cyl? If so i'd probably wait for that, nice car like that deserves a nice sounding engine note, not a dyson noise that farts on gear changes.
Carwow did a drag race with the m135i and it put a decent showing, so I guess the m235i shouldn't be too shabby
Only the coupe. Rest is going to be transverse 4 pot. Next 2 series coupe will remain inline 6 apparently
What are you smoking?
Nothing, but the quality of the 5-series interior is almost identical to that of the standard non-specced up 7-series. Next time you pass by a dealer if they have a 2nd hand poverty spec 7-series in then have a look. Also the 3-series (newest model) is leagues ahead of what they were even 5 years ago.
And the 7 is about the same as the 3? Or are you going back on that claim?
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There is no such thing as a poverty spec 7 Series, they are all very high spec as standard.
His opinion might be out of date based on the old F01? Some of those were not much better than a mid spec 5-series to be fair.
I won't lie, I don't know which is which...I kind of see his point though, in the right spec, the 5 looks an awful lot like a 7 and imho the interior quality is not really very different. I've been in enough G11/12 to be able to tell quite quickly but I doubt many would probably outside of this thread. The 3 however looks totally different.
Spot the 7er, there's 20k EUR difference between these two 30d models.
Same here.
I'm going with the 7 being the one on the bottom due to the placement of the heated seat button... but, that's just a guess.
That's what makes the 5 Series so great, it's a 7 in a smaller package.
Interiors resemble each other obviously, but the 7 is clearly the bottom picture. It's more noticeable when you sit in it though, everything is bigger and a bit more plush.
Interiors resemble each other obviously, but the 7 is clearly the bottom picture. It's more noticeable when you sit in it though, everything is bigger and a bit more plush.
Exactly - also, that 5 Series interior is not standard and quite often things which look the same aren't. e.g. the iDrive controller in the 5 is plastic where as in the 7 Series it's metal. In that picture they both look identical. Probably the same for the door handles and climate controls too.
Amazing value for money
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That's nice but forgot the 530i is now a 4 pot.
Still on the hunt for a new car and decided I do need a petrol again. What would you guys recommend that gets 35+MPG,that's automatic, 5 door and entertaining for a maximum of 20k and doesn't come riddled with potential issues?