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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() Hey Mike, Did you not post in this thread that your uncle already had an E-Class since 2002? Either ways, the 5 wins hands down. In the latest autocarindia, the Merc ranked 3rd, Audis A4 second and the Beemer got the top spot. No competition. Despite Beemer not having a comparable sales / service support infrastructure in India. GTO |
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| ![]() The case is simple. Between a used E39 5-series and a W211 E-class, the W211 (new shape), takes the cake. But only by a whisker. The E-39 is infintely more reliable and better to drive. But the W211 is more luxurious and has a better ride quality. However, between the new 5 and W211, the new 5 takes the podium. If you can look for one with standard tubeless tyres, rather than run-flats which come as standard on the new E60 5-series and ruin ride quality, you have a winner. The new 5 is more luxurious, is better equipped and is more comfortable in the rear than the W211. Of course, the new 5 has more problems than the older E39, nevertheless its a better car even maintenance-wise to live with. Also, the 5 should hold better in terms of re-sale value in present day Germany. Revv |
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The 7 is with my uncle in Germany. And the E-class with my other uncle in Cochin in Kerala. And he is the guy who is prompting my uncle in Germany to buy the E-class. I’ll speak with him this weekend and will let you know what’s he up to. | |
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| ![]() Thanks everyone for the response. Will definitely forward these to my uncle, let him decide. |
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Glanced at the article, although the BMW came first, am not sure whether the Audi came 2nd. Handling and interior finsih were not upto par but remember Autocar globally has a policy, new is best. If you see the first test of the elantra vs skoda, the elantra won. A few months ago, they did this again with the skoda and the skoda won !!!!??? | |
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| ![]() I respect everyone's opinion, but for me I like all the cars, but i prefer owning Audi A6 or A8 they are packed with power and great to drive. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() End of the day, three great cars which are individual in their own way. Drive and decide which is best for you. One cannot go wrong out of these choices |
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| ![]() Got some sad news, After consulting my uncle’s friend who owns a new 545i, my uncle dropped plans to buy that, coz he doesn’t recommend it. Now am tired of consulting my uncle… now I quit. But the good news is that, he got plans to a used ’04 A8. I was quite busy these days… and I’ll leave to uk in a month or two. But I’ll post the supercar pics which I’ve taken very soon. |
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| ![]() 5 series BMW ne time any where |
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| ![]() For once I'll side the 525i... that is one quick - not to mention hot - looking machine. The E now looks a bit old, and though still extremely classy and comfortable, I'd much rather have the new 5. Just my 2c... |
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| ![]() I would say the 5 series any time .. E is nothing in front of it.. Anyways is Skoda Superb available there?? Why arent you considering that? |
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| ![]() I dont know if this will help at all, but just have a look at this drag race between the E90 M5 and the E55 AMG 5.4 MB only. I'de say go for the 5 series. |
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