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Originally Posted by Obioban
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Originally Posted by 530iDriver
Like any other car in the market. Welcome to the 21st century and what people want: Rolling computers with 4 wheels.
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Yes, like any other car on the market-- which is not a category BMW used to occupy. They used to offer a product distinct from the rest, separated by driving experience.
I briefly got excited by your username, as the e39 530i really is a solid driver's car. Feelsome R&P HPS steering, linear, responsive NA power, rwd, manual trans available, no synthetic/artificial sounds. Plus, a 3470 lb curb weight for a 5 series-- including a full size spare tire! |
Never owned a E39 but did admire them from afar. Beautiful machine even today, 15 years after the last one rolled off the factory assembly line.
Funny the curb weight of my G30 530i is 3700 lb, so it is roughly 270 lb heavier than that E39 530i.
But I did own an 2011 E90 until March of this year, so I am well acquainted with the look and feel of old school BMW machinery.
Unfortunately market wants and needs have changed and BMW has adjusted to what their core customers want on a car. It may not necessarily be in tune with what a small group of enthusiasts on Internet forums expect from the brand.
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2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more".
Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....