Thanks Mr.E! Yeah, I too was really surprised how taut and sporty the 2008 E felt with the sport pkg. It was so close to the 5 Series in driving terms, and I just think the E-Class looks better in general (still do not like those "Dame Edna" headlights the 5er is sporting!). The front and rear of the 08 E-Class is really hot!
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Hey Sean! Surpsisingly, it handles and feels so much like the 5er. Especially with the sport pkg (suspension, lowered height and 18in wheels). It does not feel anything like a "Sunday cruiser". I don't think it is any longer or wider than the 5er, but the shape of the E makes it look large (it is by no means a small car though)!. Also, the interior layout, materials and controls is leaps and bounds above the 5er (in my opinion) and NO i-Drive!!! ![[;)]](/images/smilies/wink.png "Wink [;)]")
No offense Adam, but come on, "leaps and bounds above the 5er"? ![[poke]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_poke.gif "Poke [poke]")
I do trust your judgment, but the 5-series is made pretty well IMO. I do like the fit and finish of the mercs.....![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
I do trust your judgment, but the 5-series is made pretty well IMO. I do like the fit and finish of the mercs.....
I hear you Adam. I agree with the "more German" looks to some degree. I have voiced my displeasure on this board about the dash layout of the 3-Series as well, which carries over to the 5-Series in many ways. The cockpit of old always, ALWAYS had the driver side dash and center console wrap around the driver (tilt towards the driver) giving it a feel of a drivers car. Not so in the new E90 and E92. The dash looks long and flat all the way across. A bit to Sedan(ish) for me.
I have gotten use to it, but I don't care for it much. But, the main gripe I have is EVERY BMW 3-Series has always had the window controls on the center console, but not so anymore. To some degree the car (from the inside) seems more like a 5-Series would be. With that said, this would not deter me from purchasing a 335i coupe or the new M3. I would seriously have a hard time letting go of my E46 though.
I wished Mercedes would offer more of their coupe/sedans in manual gearbox's. I do love many of the Mercedes model lines.
P.S. In Defense of the 5-series headlight assembly, it is the Japanese who copied BMW therefore, creating the (I agree) Japanese/cheap looking headlight assembly.
I have gotten use to it, but I don't care for it much. But, the main gripe I have is EVERY BMW 3-Series has always had the window controls on the center console, but not so anymore. To some degree the car (from the inside) seems more like a 5-Series would be. With that said, this would not deter me from purchasing a 335i coupe or the new M3. I would seriously have a hard time letting go of my E46 though.
I wished Mercedes would offer more of their coupe/sedans in manual gearbox's. I do love many of the Mercedes model lines.
P.S. In Defense of the 5-series headlight assembly, it is the Japanese who copied BMW therefore, creating the (I agree) Japanese/cheap looking headlight assembly.
I hear you Adam. I agree with the "more German" looks to some degree. I have voiced my displeasure on this board about the dash layout of the 3-Series as well, which carries over to the 5-Series in many ways. The cockpit of old always, ALWAYS had the driver side dash and center console wrap around the driver (tilt towards the driver) giving it a feel of a drivers car. Not so in the new E90 and E92. The dash looks long and flat all the way across. A bit to Sedan(ish) for me.
I have gotten use to it, but I don't care for it much. But, the main gripe I have is EVERY BMW 3-Series has always had the window controls on the center console, but not so anymore. To some degree the car (from the inside) seems more like a 5-Series would be. With that said, this would not deter me from purchasing a 335i coupe or the new M3. I would seriously have a hard time letting go of my E46 though.
I wished Mercedes would offer more of their coupe/sedans in manual gearbox's. I do love many of the Mercedes model lines.
P.S. In Defense of the 5-series headlight assembly, it is the Japanese who copied BMW therefore, creating the (I agree) Japanese/cheap looking headlight assembly.
I have gotten use to it, but I don't care for it much. But, the main gripe I have is EVERY BMW 3-Series has always had the window controls on the center console, but not so anymore. To some degree the car (from the inside) seems more like a 5-Series would be. With that said, this would not deter me from purchasing a 335i coupe or the new M3. I would seriously have a hard time letting go of my E46 though.
I wished Mercedes would offer more of their coupe/sedans in manual gearbox's. I do love many of the Mercedes model lines.
P.S. In Defense of the 5-series headlight assembly, it is the Japanese who copied BMW therefore, creating the (I agree) Japanese/cheap looking headlight assembly.
MBZ does not offer manuals too much, because sales figures are just low (even in Europe, more & more people are opting for automatics). The mpg sometimes and sometimes the 0-60 times are better with an auto.